I discovered the music of
Billy Holiday yesterday, when i say discovered i actually mean i took the time to listen and read about her. I knew who she was before yesterday of course.
The song that won me over was Strange Fruit, it's one of the only ones i don't have as it is too creepy to come across on shuffle on my iPod whilst in the park or something. You have to listen to it to know what i mean.
Her voice is wonderful. I think she is one of the only female singers i actually loved instantly, i guess it's her voice, it's haunting and so unique.
I can't believe I'm talking about a singer from the 1930s.
Check her out if you like old sch