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NightTrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-04 09:22 AM
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Happy birthday, Bessie Smith!
The Empress of the Blues was born in Chattanooga, TN, on April 15, 1894. Her "Down Hearted Blues" was the biggest-ever blues hit for many years.
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mopaul Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-15-04 09:34 AM
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1. bless you bessie
she got me through the highscool blues in the late 60's when they re released all her tunes.

at one time, i had the complete collection, still have a few on c.d.
she was the best. i wish they'd go ahead and make a movie of her life. it'd be an hell of a story.
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