Billie's blues : Billie Holiday's story 1933-1959

By John Chilton

Book Overview

Anyone who has ever heard a Billie Holiday record knows the sound of her voice--sad, sexy, always relaxed but securely aware of the beat. Conveying a poignancy that cut to the heart of a song, she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812818210
• ISBN13: 9780812818215
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Scarborough House
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.

Customer Reviews

billie's blues

i got a closer look into billie holiday's life with each band she was introduced to. this book shed some light on her personal life, but it gives more reference to her career. i still enjoyed the book