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Randy Oliver
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I was just checking out my area jazz station (WUCF-FM), preparing to tape a broadcast later this evening, when this absolutely lovely version of LOVE FOR SALE came on, sung by Billie Holiday (from the Cole Porter Songbook, Vol 2, I think). It was just her and piano, and it took my breath away! Those people who say that Lady's Verve-period music isn't as good as her earlier stuff don't know what they're talking about.
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11-12-1999 08:56 PM |
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Larry Nagel
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Randy,
For a minute there, I was reminded of a sign I saw in downtown Detroit. Of course, it was accompanied by a red light, among other things...
Not all that funny but relentlessly trying to be,
Larry
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11-12-1999 11:09 PM |
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Randy Oliver
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Larry --
I thought the same thing -- AFTER I had chosen the title of this thread! :-)
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11-13-1999 01:55 AM |
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songscout
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No one could sing the word "love" like Billie. She could create an entire mood with that single word. Genius, of course, resides in such subtle things as this. Also listen to her version (her 2nd) of "These Foolish things," which I think was from roughly the same period. She totally recasts that somewhat insipid song and creates a work of beauty.
The early Billie created a joyful beauty.
The later Billie created a painful beauty.
Roger
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11-13-1999 11:06 AM |
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Randy Oliver
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>>Also listen to her version (her 2nd) of "These Foolish things," which I think was from roughly the same period. She totally recasts that somewhat insipid song and creates a work of beauty.<<
I agree. I also like your joyful/painful comparison. The first version sounds teasng, saucy. The second version is so strikingly beautiful, it hurts.
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11-13-1999 04:54 PM |
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