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Road to Love

Billie Holiday

2020
12 tracks
27 min
jazz

Album Description

Billie Holiday's 'Road to Love' is a captivating jazz album that embodies the essence of her soulful voice and timeless style. Released on 16 April 2020 by OVC Media, this 27-minute collection of tracks is a masterclass in vocal jazz, blending elements of jazz blues and big band to create a unique sound.

Featuring classic tracks such as 'I Cover the Waterfront', 'Lover Come Back to Me', and 'They Can't Take That Away from Me', Billie Holiday's expressive vocals bring a new level of depth and emotion to these beloved standards. The album also showcases her interpretation of other iconic songs, including 'My Way', 'I Loves You Porgy', and 'Them There Eyes', each one infused with her distinctive phrasing and heartfelt delivery.

With its concise yet impactful runtime, 'Road to Love' is an album that will leave you wanting more of Billie Holiday's enchanting voice and the sophisticated jazz soundscapes that accompany her. From the upbeat rhythms of 'You're Driving Me Crazy' to the poignant introspection of the title track 'Road to Love', this album is a testament to Billie Holiday's enduring legacy as one of the most revered jazz vocalists of all time.

April 16, 20202019 OVC2019 OVC

Tracks

I Cover the WaterfrontBillie Holiday
3:39
Lover Come Back to MeBillie Holiday
1:53
StoryvilleBillie Holiday
1:09
They Can't Take That Away from MeBillie Holiday
3:05
You're Driving Me CrazyBillie Holiday
1:35
My WayBillie Holiday
2:54
Road to LoveBillie Holiday
2:24
I Loves You PorgyBillie Holiday
3:12
Them There EyesBillie Holiday
1:52
All of MeBillie Holiday
1:46
Blues Are BluerBillie Holiday
2:11
Miss Brown to YouBillie Holiday
1:56

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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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