Billie Holiday

The Life and Music of Billie Holiday: Getting Famous the Hard Way - Part 1 (1937)

Episode 4

Episode date - September 18, 2026

How Music Changed
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    ​1937 was a transitional year for Billie Holiday, a time when her name became known throughout the music world, but it was anything but easy.

    Billie’s vocal style is incredibly relaxed and instinctive, but the truth of the matter was that she had to be careful every step of the way. In her book “Lady Sings the Blues”, Lady Day does not hold back on her experiences, as we can tell her story in her own words.

    ​Featured tracks:

    This Year’s Kisses

    Why Was I Born?

    I Must Have That Man

    You Showed Me the Way

    (This Is) My Last Affair

    Carelessly

    How Could You?

    Moanin’ Low

    Where Is the Sun?

    Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off

    They Can’t Take That Away from Me

    Sun Showers

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