Bessie Smith - Empress of the Blues

Discussion in 'Rythym and Blues' started by samson, Aug 15, 2010.

  1. samson

    samson Hepcat

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    I thought there was a thread bout her.... there wasnt.... so here it is!

    Gotta dig some Bessie!! She was a blues singer from way back that Janis idolized... and with good reason!

    Listen, post your own faves, discuss :D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpVCqXRlXx4&feature=related"]YouTube- Bessie Smith - St. Louis Blues (1929)




    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MzU8xM99Uo&feature=related"]YouTube- Bessie Smith (Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out, 1929) Jazz Legend
     
    samson, Aug 15, 2010
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  3. The Earth

    The Earth Om Tare Tutare Ture Svaha

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    theres a song by Bob Dylan and the Band, called Bessie Smith, I guess it's bout her.. this is fuckin awesome
     
    The Earth, Aug 21, 2010
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  5. PsionicLili

    PsionicLili Member

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    PsionicLili, Aug 24, 2010
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  7. Nyxx

    Nyxx HELLO STALKER

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    I love Bessie Smith!!

    Big Mama Thorton too :D
     
    Nyxx, Aug 24, 2010
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  9. offset

    offset Senior Member

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    Janis Joplin was deepky inspired by Bessie :):):)
     
    offset, Aug 25, 2010
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