Nicknamed lady day by her friend and music partner lester young, holiday had a seminal influence on jazz music and pop singing. Billie, from holidays admired actress billie dove and holiday originally spelt halliday from her probable. Lover man billie holiday verse 1 dm7 g7 dm7 g7 i dont know why but im feeling so sad gm7 c7 gm7 c7 i long to try something i never had fm7 fm7c never had no kissin bbm7 bbm7f oh. Billie holiday is one of the most revered female jazz singers of the twentieth century. The complete billie holiday on columbia cd 4 lyrics. Billie holiday was born eleanora harris in baltimore on april 7, 1915. Jul 22, 2011 one year later when holiday moved to harlem, new york to be with her mother, holiday and her mother ended up in prison for prostitution. It argues that holiday s well publicized encounters with the united states legal system and with abusive men in the years leading up to this trial worked to blur the distinction between her private anguish and the pain she sang about in her songs. All of me for voice and piano, intermediate voice sheet music. Nina simone on david bowie, janis joplin and singing stars live at. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. The best of billie holiday, that came out a few years ago.
Song information for my man billie holiday on allmusic. Choose from billie holiday sheet music for such popular songs as the way you look tonight, stormy weather, and cant help lovin dat man. Billie holiday samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Fine and mellow composed by billie holiday, f major. The complete billie holiday by billie holiday on amazon. Billie holiday pdf download full download pdf book. Jul 27, 2017 d7 cant you see gm im no good without you a7 take my lips dm i want to lose them g7 take my arms gm c7 ill never use them f your goodbye a7. Over the years, other artists from both the united states and abroad covered the song, though none of the artists achieved as. Billie holiday eleanora fagan gough, philadelphia, pa, april 7, 1915 new york city, ny. Billie holiday was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. An overview of the influence of the great depression on the life of billie holiday. This song features a jazz orchestra with a solo piano tinkling through the orchestral and vocal texture. Pianovocalchords intermediate digital download by billie holiday. Billie holiday eleanora fagan gough, philadelphia, pa, april 7, 1915 new york city, ny, july 17, 1959 was an american jazz singer and songwriter.
Billie holiday my man mon homme lyrics genius lyrics. All of me why not take all of me cant you see im no good without you take my lips i want to lose them take my arms i never use them your goodbye left me with. At the start of her career, billie changed her name from eleanora fagan to billie holiday. This article explores the 1949 arrest, trial and acquittal of prominent jazz singer, billie holiday, for possession of narcotics. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Billie s blues i love my man composed by billie holiday, d major. It is a blues lamenting the bad treatment of a woman at the hands of my man.
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It cost me a lot but theres one thing that ive got its my man its my man cold or wet tired, you bet all of this ill soon forget with my man hes not. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords in f major. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Billie holiday biography billie holiday april 7, 1915 july 17, 1959 was an american jazz singer and songwriter. Her father, clarence holiday, a professional guitarist, abandoned mother and child, and didnt acknowledge billie as his daughter until she became successful. A musical contribution by americas best for our armed forces overse.
Billie holiday the man i love ukulele ultimate guitar. Original keys for singers by billie holiday songbook. Original keys for singers by billie holiday songbook sheet. The man i love billie holiday chords by joans genius 2001 intro. It cost me a lot but theres one thing that ive got its my man its my man cold or wet tired, you. Eleanora fagan april 7, 1915 july 17, 1959, professionally known as billie holiday, was an american jazz singer with a career spanning nearly thirty years. Billie holiday billies blues i love my man sheet music. Billie holiday the man i love ukulele ultimateguitar. Billies blues i love my man composed by billie holiday, d major.
It cost me a lot but theres one thing that ive got its my man its my man. Fine and mellow songs written by billie holiday the. To be argued is that holidays wellpublicized encounters with the united states legal system and with abusive men in. Its more famous bside was strange fruit, making this an historical release. She had a thriving career for many years before she lost her battle with addiction. Song information for the man i love billie holiday on allmusic.
One year later when holiday moved to harlem, new york to be with her mother, holiday and her mother ended up in prison for prostitution. High quality and interactive, transposable in any key, play along. Print and download billies blues i love my man sheet music by billie holiday. Eleanora fagan april 7, 1915 july 17, 1959, professionally known as billie holiday, was an american jazz musician and singersongwriter. One of her trademark songs was the ballad lover man. In 1937, at age 22, holiday took my man, a song that was by no means new, and breathed a completely new spirit into its form, giving it meaning beyond words and soul beyond sound. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals the man i love. My man the unforgettable billie holiday by billie holiday. Billie holiday the billie holiday story releases discogs. Feb 11, 2014 the man i love billie holiday chords by joans genius 2001 intro. D7 cant you see gm im no good without you a7 take my lips dm i want to lose them g7 take my arms gm c7 ill never use them f your goodbye a7 left me with eyes that cry d7 gm how can i go on dear. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. The lady day album is better but this a great sampler of ms. A fine romance composed by dorothy fields, jerome kern, f major.
Sometimes i say if i just could get away with my man hed go straight sure as fate for it never is too late for a man i just like to dream of a cottage by a stream. It cost me a lot but theres one thing that ive got its my man, its my man cold or wet tired, you bet all of this ill soon forget. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Channing pollockmaurice yvain albert willemetzjaques charles it cost me a lot but theres one thing that ive got its my man its my. Holidays version was also successful, although the song continued to be associated with brice.
God bless the child composed by arthur herzog, billie holiday, bb major. It argues that holidays well publicized encounters with the united states legal system and with abusive men in the years leading up to this trial worked to blur the distinction between her private anguish and the pain she sang about in her songs. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in d major transposable. Our goal is to help musicians like you to learn to play the music they love. Fine and mellow is a jazz standard written by billie holiday, who first recorded it on april 20, 1939 on the commodore label. Download and print all of me sheet music for voice and piano by billie holiday. Print and download fine and mellow my man sheet music by billie holiday. Eleanora fagan april 7, 1915 — july 17, 1959, better known as billie holiday, was an american jazz singer with a career spanning nearly thirty years. The ballad version recorded by brice was modified by billie holiday, who introduced a jazz blues recording of my man. Billie holiday the complete masters 19331959 2011, cd. We can only maintain and improve yalp if paying members keep supporting us.
In 1972, ross recorded my man again for the soundtrack for the film lady sings the blues, in which she portrayed billie holiday. Vocalion and okeh were issued as billie holiday and her orchestra. Holiday all of me sheet music for voice and piano pdf. Track listing lover man what a little moonlight can do fine and mellow god bless the child easy living billie s blues some other spring. To get our heads and hearts in the right place to appreciate this seminal recording, take a look at five facts you may not know about my man. Nicknamed lady day by her loyal friend and musical partner lester young, holiday was a highly original influence on jazz and pop singing. The life and influences of billie holiday in the world of jazz. May some of ebooks not available on your country and only available for those who subscribe and depend to the source of library websites. Billie holiday the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Fine and mellow the official website of billie holiday. Nicknamed lady day by her loyal friend and musical partner, lester young, holiday was a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing. A tribute to billie holiday was released by red baron records in 1993.
Apr 09, 2010 the complete billie holiday on columbia cd 4 lyrics. This article explores the 1949 arrest, trial, and acquittal of prominent jazz singer, billie holiday, for possession of narcotics. Body and soul composed by edward heyman, robert sour, john green, a major. To be argued is that holiday s wellpublicized encounters with the united states legal system and with abusive men in. It cost me a lot but theres one thing that ive got its my man its my man cold or wet tired, you bet all of this ill soon forget with my. Feb 24, 2020 billie holiday was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. The firstever collection of interviews with the tortured but groundbreaking singer billie holiday, part of melville houses beloved last interview series legendary singer billie holiday comes alive in this firstever collection.