I liked her music a lot.

to producing a Billie Holiday.

RIP.

I've got most of what Billie ever recorded including the Vogue recordings.

Special lady that one.

I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab, I won't go, go, go

She was sitting down with just a guitar playing and an old fashioned microphone in front of her. Unbelievable, raw, natural voice. It's worth a listen:

That was the mic I used when I was in commercial radio, back before dinosaurs ruled the earth, er, um, in the 90's.

It's an industry standard Electro Voice RE-20 Broadcast Announcer Microphone with Variable-D (whatever that is.)

It was a gift. Now it's gone.

Alcohol takes its toll, but something else takes you from the right to the left in these pics.



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Her lackees or parents probably told her she was too fat. Or she thought she was to fat. I think she looks good though.

Some people are such addicts, they really cannot be helped. So very sad.

It's still about 1/4 full in spite of holiday celebrations.

I know people who in the past have consumed an entire 1.75 liter bottle of liquor in a day. It's frightening.

that has had only an ounce or two taken out. I don't drink it and neither do my guests.

WHAT?! THIS IS NEWS TO ME!

They were both in their late 20s.

I hope she's in a better place. Rest in peace Winehouse.