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HOLIDAY, Billie: You're My Thrill

Billie Holiday

2004
20 tracks
1 uur, 2 min
jazz

Album Description

Billie Holiday's captivating album, You're My Thrill, is a sublime collection of jazz and vocal jazz masterpieces. Released on 1 November 2004 by Naxos, this 1 hour and 2-minute long album is a treasure trove of timeless classics.

With a diverse range of genres, including jazz blues and big band, Billie Holiday's soulful voice weaves a spellbinding narrative throughout the album. From the opening notes of 'What Is This Thing Called Love?' to the poignant 'You're My Thrill', Billie Holiday's expressive vocals convey the depths of human emotion.

The album features an impressive tracklist, including 'Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)', 'Don't Explain', and 'Good Morning Heartache', showcasing Billie Holiday's incredible vocal range and emotional delivery. Other notable tracks, such as 'Fancy Free: Big Stuff' and 'Porgy and Bess, Act II Scene 3: I Loves You Porgy', demonstrate her remarkable ability to interpret complex melodies and lyrics.

You're My Thrill is a testament to Billie Holiday's enduring legacy as a jazz legend, and this album is sure to delight fans of the genre. With its rich blend of jazz, vocal jazz, and blues, Billie Holiday's You're My Thrill is an essential addition to any music collection, offering a poignant and intimate listening experience that showcases the artist's remarkable talent.

November 1, 20042004 Naxos2004 (P) Naxos

Tracks

What Is This Thing Called Love?Cole Porter, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
3:10
Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)Jimmy Davis, Roger Ramirez, Jimmy Sherman, Billie Holiday, Toots Camarata Orchestra
3:21
You Better Go NowBickley Reichner, Irvin Graham, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
2:44
Don't ExplainBillie Holiday, Arthur Herzog Jr., Bob Haggart Orchestra
3:26
Good Morning HeartacheErvin Drake, Irene Higginbotham, Dan Fisher, Billie Holiday, The Bill Stegmeyer Orchestra
3:11
Fancy Free: Big StuffLeonard Bernstein, Billie Holiday, Studio ensemble
2:35
New Orleans: The Blues Are Brewin'Louis Alter, Billie Holiday, John Simmons Orchestra
3:03
Deep SongDouglas Cross, George Cory, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
3:11
There Is No Greater LoveIsham Jones, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
2:59
SolitudeDuke Ellington, Irving Mills, Billie Holiday, Bob Haggart Orchestra
3:11
Keeps On a Rainin'Max Kortlander, Spencer Williams, Billie Holiday, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
3:17
Do Your DutyWesley Sox Wilson, Billie Holiday, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
3:16
Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of BeerWesley Sox Wilson, Billie Holiday, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
2:45
Porgy and Bess, Act II Scene 3: I Loves You PorgyGeorge Gershwin, Billie Holiday, Studio ensemble
2:58
My ManAlbert Willemetz, Billie Holiday, Studio ensemble
2:58
You Can't Lose a Broken HeartFlournoy E. Miller, James P. Johnson, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
3:16
My Sweet Hunk O' TrashJames P. Johnson, Flournoy E. Miller, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, The Sy Oliver Orchestra
3:23
You're My ThrillJay Gorney, Billie Holiday, Gordon Jenkins And Orchestra
3:26
Crazy He Calls MeCarl Sigman, Billie Holiday, Gordon Jenkins And Orchestra
3:05
Ain't Nobody's Business: 'Tain't Nobody's Business If I DoPorter Grainger, Everett Robbins, Billie Holiday, Buster Harding Orchestra
3:17

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About Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, was a pioneering American jazz and swing singer, renowned for her distinctive vocal style and profound emotional depth. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday's unique approach to phrasing and tempo, heavily influenced by jazz instrumentalists, revolutionized pop singing. Her powerful and moving performances, often laced with personal struggle and resilience, have left an indelible mark on the music world. Holiday's life was marked by hardship, including a troubled childhood and battles with substance abuse, yet her spirit and talent shone through in her iconic songs like "Strange Fruit" and "God Bless the Child." Her legacy as one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

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