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Today in 1952, #BillieHoliday completed her second recording session of AN EVENING WITH BILLIE HOLIDAY. This session reportedly includes remakes of the tracks, with "My Man" being the third studio recording of the song. Do you have a favorite track from the record? 🎥: "My Man"

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Today is a great day to listen to #BillieHoliday while you enjoy your morning coffee or have a moment to reflect. 💭 Listen to the Essential Billie Holiday playlist to take you through your day here: found.ee/applemusic-BH.

Today is a great day to listen to #BillieHoliday while you enjoy your morning coffee or have a moment to reflect. 💭

Listen to the Essential Billie Holiday playlist to take you through your day here: found.ee/applemusic-BH.
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This month in 1956, #BillieHoliday took to the studio to record her first of five sessions of ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL. The album contains twelve songs, with trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and saxophonist Ben Webster backing her. Do you have a favorite track from the LP?

This month in 1956, #BillieHoliday took to the studio to record her first of five sessions of ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL. The album contains twelve songs, with trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and saxophonist Ben Webster backing her. 

Do you have a favorite track from the LP?
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Happy #NationalVinylRecordDay! What #BillieHoliday vinyl are you spinning to celebrate with? Visit the link below to check out some our favorites now! 🎵 found.ee/BH-Store

Happy #NationalVinylRecordDay! What #BillieHoliday vinyl are you spinning to celebrate with? 

Visit the link below to check out some our favorites now!
🎵 found.ee/BH-Store
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⭐️ Featuring the sensational Decca recording artist... Billie Holiday! ⭐️ #OnThisDay in 1942, #LadyDay began her three-day stint at In The Loop In Chicago. What song would you have requested to hear live? #HenryAllen #Chicago #BillieHoliday

⭐️ Featuring the sensational Decca recording artist... Billie Holiday! ⭐️ #OnThisDay in 1942, #LadyDay began her three-day stint at In The Loop In Chicago. What song would you have requested to hear live? #HenryAllen #Chicago #BillieHoliday
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#BillieHoliday's studio album, VELVET MOOD, was recorded this month in 1956. The record includes covers like "What's New?" and "I Hadn't Anyone Till You," recorded in two separate sessions. Tracks from the album are also on #LadyDay's previous 1955 release of MUSIC FOR TORCHING.

#BillieHoliday's studio album, VELVET MOOD, was recorded this month in 1956. The record includes covers like "What's New?" and "I Hadn't Anyone Till You," recorded in two separate sessions.

Tracks from the album are also on #LadyDay's previous 1955 release of MUSIC FOR TORCHING.
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Today in 1956, #BillieHoliday performed on NBC's Bandstand USA, a radio turned television show. Hosted by Bert Parks, Billie's set included tracks like "Willow Weep for Me" and "My Man," all later featured on her album, BILLIE HOLIDAY / 1953-56 RADIO AND TV BROADCASTS.

Today in 1956, #BillieHoliday performed on NBC's Bandstand USA, a radio turned television show. 

Hosted by Bert Parks, Billie's set included tracks like  "Willow Weep for Me" and "My Man," all later featured on her album, BILLIE HOLIDAY / 1953-56 RADIO AND TV BROADCASTS.
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Back in 1954, #BillieHoliday began recording her album, LADY SINGS THE BLUES. She is backed by saxophonist Paul Quinichette, trumpeter Charlie Shavers, pianist Wynton Kelly, & guitarist Kenny Burrell throughout sessions from 1954-1956. What #LadyDay track are you spinning today?

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9/17/1994 🗓️: The #BillieHoliday Stamp was issued by the National Postal Museum. Labeled as one of the "most influential jazz singers of all time," she's recognized among a list of performers who received stamps like #BessieSmith, #MuddyWaters, & more.

9/17/1994 🗓️: The #BillieHoliday Stamp was issued by the National Postal Museum. Labeled as one of the "most influential jazz singers of all time," she's recognized among a list of performers who received stamps like #BessieSmith, #MuddyWaters, & more.
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Update your fall wardrobe by adding some #BillieHoliday merch and music! Shop LPs, CDs, and t-shirts at the link below. ⬇️ 🔗 found.ee/BH-store Pictured: Lady In Satin LP 16 Most Requested Songs CD Lady Day T-Shirt Gardenia Women's T-Shirt Enamel Pin

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This month in 1958, #BillieHoliday performed at The Monterey Jazz Festival in California. She recorded her album at the venue, LIVE AT MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL. Songs like "Them There Eyes," and "Lover Come Back To Me," are included on the track list.

This month in 1958, #BillieHoliday performed at The Monterey Jazz Festival in California. She recorded her album at the venue, LIVE AT MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL. Songs like "Them There Eyes," and "Lover Come Back To Me," are included on the track list.
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The overall feeling on this 1955 recording, [originally titled] VELVET MOOD, is strictly after-hours: the party is long over but a few close friends remain for nightcaps...Lady Day’s renderings here of “It Had to Be You” & “Isn’t This a Lovely Day?” are timeless gems. - All Music

The overall feeling on this 1955 recording, [originally titled] VELVET MOOD, is strictly after-hours: the party is long over but a few close friends remain for nightcaps...Lady Day’s renderings here of “It Had to Be You” & “Isn’t This a Lovely Day?” are timeless gems. - All Music
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In the 1950s, #BillieHoliday had a residency at the Storyville Club in Boston, MA. Songs were recorded live over various broadcasts & sessions, including her album, AT STORYVILLE (1951). Do you have a favorite live performance of #LadyDay's? Listen here: found.ee/BillieHoliday-…

In the 1950s, #BillieHoliday had a residency at the Storyville Club in Boston, MA. Songs were recorded live over various broadcasts & sessions, including her album, AT STORYVILLE (1951). Do you have a favorite live performance of #LadyDay's? 

Listen here: found.ee/BillieHoliday-…
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Remembering the legendary Quincy Jones, who passed away yesterday at 91. From working with legends like Frank Sinatra to Count Basie, and backing Billie Holiday in the 1940s, his music will inspire for generations. 📸: Damon Winter/New York Times

Remembering the legendary Quincy Jones, who passed away yesterday at 91. From working with legends like Frank Sinatra to Count Basie, and backing Billie Holiday in the 1940s, his music will inspire for generations.

📸: Damon Winter/New York Times
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Back in 1956, #BillieHoliday performed a two-show night @CarnegieHall with Coleman Hawkins, Buck Clayton, Roy Eldridge, and Al Cohn. 🎵 Fun Fact: Between 1944 and 1957, "Lady Day" performed twenty-two times at #CarnegieHall.

Back in 1956, #BillieHoliday performed a two-show night @CarnegieHall with Coleman Hawkins, Buck Clayton, Roy Eldridge, and Al Cohn.

🎵 Fun Fact: Between 1944 and 1957, "Lady Day" performed twenty-two times at #CarnegieHall.
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🎵 Celebrate the holidays the #BillieHoliday way— our Black Friday Sale is here! Cozy up by the fire with a #LadyDay coffee mug or dance to your favorite tracks. Stop by the store for up to 40% off LPs, CDs, and merch. Visit the link below now! ❤️ found.ee/BH-store

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Eighty years ago this week, #BillieHoliday began a one-week stint at Harlem's own #ApolloTheater. She performed with Trumpeter Hot Lips Page and his Orchestra for a radio broadcast. #LadyDay

Eighty years ago this week, #BillieHoliday began a one-week stint at Harlem's own #ApolloTheater. She performed with Trumpeter Hot Lips Page and his Orchestra for a radio broadcast. #LadyDay
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Ring in the holiday season with classics by our beloved #LadyDay! Featuring tracks like “God Bless The Child” and “Ain’t Misbehavin,’” — queue up the playlist & listen to MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH BILLIE HOLIDAY now! ⬇️ found.ee/Spotify-Christ…

Ring in the holiday season with classics by our beloved #LadyDay! Featuring tracks like “God Bless The Child” and “Ain’t Misbehavin,’” — queue up the playlist & listen to MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH BILLIE HOLIDAY now! ⬇️ found.ee/Spotify-Christ…
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Picture this: after a long day in the studio, Billie Holiday and her pup Mister close out the day by cooking some comfort food in the kitchen. What are some of your holiday traditions? Bring a little #LadyDay magic to your home -- turn on one of her records today!

Picture this: after a long day in the studio, Billie Holiday and her pup Mister close out the day by cooking some comfort food in the kitchen. What are some of your holiday traditions? Bring a little #LadyDay magic to your home -- turn on one of her records today!