billie holiday S/D

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Mal Waldron had a huge nervous breakdown after she died (he had a serious drug problem as well iirc), and no doubt got the usual tlc from US mental health services of that era. After which he couldn't even play the piano any more, it's quite a remarkable story of downfall and recovery.

calzino, Friday, 27 November 2020 13:20 (three years ago) link

Wow, I didn't know that story, that is remarkable.

I've had Lady in Autumn for about as long as I've been collecting CDs, but honestly you might just as well go for this. All those latter day albums are the best music ever recorded imo.

https://http2.mlstatic.com/D_NQ_NP_726446-MLC28467346368_102018-O.jpg

Three Rings for the Elven Bishop (Dan Peterson), Thursday, 3 December 2020 15:15 (three years ago) link

I got the Autumn double CD set in the end and yep, best music ever made.

Vanishing Point (Chinaski), Tuesday, 15 December 2020 20:55 (three years ago) link

ten months pass...

"Lady In Satin is perfect - particularly in November."

works for me

calzino, Sunday, 7 November 2021 16:16 (two years ago) link

one year passes...

^To state the obvious, still perfect in December. Just scored a sweetly priced nice '69 Dutch pressing

willem, Friday, 2 December 2022 14:56 (one year ago) link

one month passes...

so I can only guess as to wtf is going on but I imagine someone at Universal Music noticed this amateur remix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev4dgDPXI8A
billie holiday - solitude (slowed + reverb)

and saw money to be made and made an official "Verve" release of this in Billie's name

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7j73IPKffE
Solitude (Slowed + Reverb)

or maybe it's some tiktok thing I'm not aware of

what a time...

corrs unplugged, Saturday, 7 January 2023 10:21 (one year ago) link


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