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Billie Holiday - Fine and Mellow (1957)

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Reunited after many years with tenor saxophonist Lester Young, Billie's visual reaction to his moving solo remains as eloquent as anything she ever sang; a touching finale to their historic musical partnership. Introduced by Robert Herridge (producer/host of CBS' "The Sound of Jazz"), this is perhaps the single most famous "live jazz" performance in TV history. Other members of the all-star band seen here: Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Gerry Mulligan, Roy Eldridge, Doc Cheatham, Vic Dickenson, Danny Barker, Milt Hinton, Mal Waldron..."We shall not see their likes again."

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Why feed the troll? ( 2 weeks ago by kenjames64)

Why feed the troll?

?? why should i be ... ( 2 weeks ago by yimheretoday)

?? why should i be ashamed for stating the obvious: she was a heroine addict. do you dispute that?

Diana Ross works ... ( 2 weeks ago by yimheretoday)

Diana Ross works this song, she owns it now, as well as nearly every holiday song she sings. sorry holiday fans.

so what if she did ... ( 2 weeks ago by aenglish88)

so what if she did heroin? leave it and enjoy the music you uptight ass

to answer your ... ( 2 weeks ago by kenjames64)

to answer your question, yimheretoday. Yes, she was a junkie. She was for most of her adult life. It's your assertion that she was nothing more and nothing less. She was so much more. And, sir or ma'am, if you cannot hear that, then why make a comment about her at all?

I hope nobody takes ... ( 1 week ago by THERIGHTREVEREND)

I hope nobody takes your "so what if she did heroin" commment to mean that there's nothing destructive about heroin.

Heroin is ... ( 1 week ago by aenglish88)

Heroin is destructive. Billie herself said, "Junk never helped anybody play better, sing better, or do anything better. All it can do is kill you the long, slow, hard way."
Still, I don't think her use reflects badly on her character. Many good people are drawn into vices, especially artists who have to deal with inner demons. I especially don't think Billie's heroin use diminishes the value of her music, though it may have lowered the quality (but how would we know?).

I am a heroine ... ( 1 week ago by filbert45)

I am a heroine addict myself. I love women!

My favourite music ... ( 1 week ago by filbert45)

My favourite music video clip of all time! The best moment is when Billie nods her head at the end of Lester Young's solo , reflecting upon all the times they had together. Extremely poignant since they were both dead within two years!

such an ignorant ... ( 1 week ago by drv8888)

such an ignorant statement. you could have framed it as your opinion. but because you didnt, what you think has been invalidated.

What a great moment ... ( 1 week ago by erictheangrypenguin)

What a great moment in musical history. So many jazz greats in one room, and one magnificent voice! Oooh yes!!

then you're a loser ... ( 1 week ago by yimheretoday)

then you're a loser like she was.

i've heard her ... ( 1 week ago by yimheretoday)

i've heard her called a lot of things but never a troll,but if you say so it's holiday the troll.

wow, I`m deeply ... ( 1 week ago by blaueSeekuh)

wow, I`m deeply impressed. Thank you very much for this video!!!! And I wish love and peace and happiness to all of your here! R.I.P. Billie Holiday.

What an utter ... ( 1 week ago by coloween)

What an utter treasure.

Billie is my girl. ... ( 1 week ago by deconofdefence)

Billie is my girl. I pray that God had mercy on her. Who are we to judge her for her vice.

and a beautiful ... ( 1 week ago by muhkuh224)

and a beautiful singer.

she was a singer to. ( 1 week ago by muhkuh224)

she was a singer to.

i just saw lady ... ( 1 week ago by shaspassren)

i just saw lady sings the blues for the first time i loved and i wish bille holiday didnt go threw such sadness
i feel ur pain billie

This is something ... ( 5 days ago by knockedoutjailbird)

This is something most people don't see anymore. Real musicians who put their heart and soul into their playing. Billie Holiday was one of the greatest American singers of the last 100 years.

When it comes to ... ( 4 days ago by kpls72)

When it comes to female vocalists, there's Billie Holiday, and then there's everybody else. She was at the end of her life in this video, and she still had that voice. GO pick up some CD's of her work in her prime. She is the BEST.

He's the meanest ... ( 4 days ago by ednis82angelical)

He's the meanest man that I've ever see...

gloryious so ... ( 3 days ago by stavlaft)

gloryious so timeless
imagen to see this in colour haha

Omg. THANK you for ... ( 12 hours ago by BeatriceWasHere)

Omg. THANK you for this. :)