Holiday, Billie 1915-1959
Overview
| Works: | 5,738 works in 13,496 publications in 13 languages and 101,788 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Jazz Juvenile works Biographies Criticism, interpretation, etc Blues (Music) Popular music Jazz vocals Spirituals (Songs) Drama |
| Subject Headings: | Singers |
| Roles: | Performer, Author, Singer, Interviewee, Composer, Originator, Vocalist, Dedicatee, Instrumentalist, v=v, Lyricist, Creator, Conductor, Other, Musician, Actor, Contributor, Narrator, int |
| Classifications: | ML420.H58, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Billie Holiday
- Wishing on the moon : the life and times of Billie Holiday by Donald Clarke( Book )
- Lady sings the blues by Billie Holiday( Book )
- Strange fruit : Billie Holiday, Café Society, and an early cry for civil rights by David Margolick( Book )
- Blues legacies and Black feminism : Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday by Angela Y Davis( Book )
- Billie Holiday : a biography by Meg Greene( )
- With Billie by Julia Blackburn( Book )
- Modernism and popular music by Ronald Schleifer( )
- Becoming Billie Holiday by Carole Boston Weatherford( Book )
- Lady sings the blues by Diana Ross( Visual )
- Billie Holiday by Stuart Nicholson( Book )
- Billie Holiday : the musician and the myth by John F Szwed( Book )
- The blues singers : ten who rocked the world by Julius Lester( Book )
- Billie Holiday by Bud Kliment( Book )
- Billie's blues : Billie Holiday's story 1933-1959 by John Chilton( Book )
- Billie Holiday by Carlos Sampayo( )
- Strange fruit : Billie Holiday and the power of a protest song by Gary Golio( Book )
- Lady Day : the many faces of Billie Holiday by Robert G O'Meally( Book )
- If you can't be free, be a mystery : in search of Billie Holiday by Farah Jasmine Griffin( Book )
- Jazz by John Fordham( Book )
- Don't explain : a song of Billie Holiday by Alexis De Veaux( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Billie Holiday
God bless the child by
Billie Holiday(
Book
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20 editions published between 1972 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,518 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The song "God Bless the Child" was first performed by legendary jazz vocalist Billie Holiday in 1939 and remains one of her enduring masterpieces. In this picture book interpretation, renowned illustrator Jerry Pinkney has created images of a family moving from the rural South to the urban North during the Great Migration that reached its peak in the 1930s. The song's message of self-reliance still speaks to us today but resonates even stronger in its historical context. This extraordinary book stands as a tribute to all those who dared so much to get their own. A free CD of Billie Holiday's timeless recording of "God Bless the Child" is included to enjoy along with the book
20 editions published between 1972 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,518 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The song "God Bless the Child" was first performed by legendary jazz vocalist Billie Holiday in 1939 and remains one of her enduring masterpieces. In this picture book interpretation, renowned illustrator Jerry Pinkney has created images of a family moving from the rural South to the urban North during the Great Migration that reached its peak in the 1930s. The song's message of self-reliance still speaks to us today but resonates even stronger in its historical context. This extraordinary book stands as a tribute to all those who dared so much to get their own. A free CD of Billie Holiday's timeless recording of "God Bless the Child" is included to enjoy along with the book
Billie Holiday by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
257 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Solomon Jazz Collection
257 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Solomon Jazz Collection
Legends, icons & rebels : music that changed the world by
Robbie Robertson(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tribute to more than two dozen legendary music artists who significantly influenced the landscape of music for generations to come, from Ray Charles and Bob Dylan to Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tribute to more than two dozen legendary music artists who significantly influenced the landscape of music for generations to come, from Ray Charles and Bob Dylan to Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash
Ken Burns jazz : the story of America's music by
Ken Burns(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
Strange Fruit by
Billie Holiday(
Visual
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7 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in English and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A examination of the anti-lynching protest song made famous by Billie Holiday. Reviews the historical events, contexts and incidents of racial hatred that the song's title represents, and then the subsequent performances by Billie Holiday that brought the song and its message to a national audience. The film also follows the underlying problem of racism that continues into contemporary culture
7 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in English and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A examination of the anti-lynching protest song made famous by Billie Holiday. Reviews the historical events, contexts and incidents of racial hatred that the song's title represents, and then the subsequent performances by Billie Holiday that brought the song and its message to a national audience. The film also follows the underlying problem of racism that continues into contemporary culture
Billie Holiday's greatest hits by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
38 editions published between 1967 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 560 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
38 editions published between 1967 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 560 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
God bless the child by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
132 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 547 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A swing spiritual based on the proverb, "God blessed the child that's got his own," accompanied by storybook which includes lyrics for the song with illustrations
132 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 547 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A swing spiritual based on the proverb, "God blessed the child that's got his own," accompanied by storybook which includes lyrics for the song with illustrations
The ladies sing the blues by
View Video(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1988 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historic filmed performances of women blues singers from 1929 through the 1950's. Includes background information on the singers as well as the performances
15 editions published between 1988 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historic filmed performances of women blues singers from 1929 through the 1950's. Includes background information on the singers as well as the performances
Billie's blues by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
119 editions published between 1956 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 544 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1: Announcement by Leonard Feather; 2: Blue Moon; 3: All Of Me; 4: My Man; 5: Them Their Eyes; 6: I Cried For You; 7: What A Little Moonlight Can Do; 8: I Cover the Waterfront; 9: Billie's Blues; 10: Lover Come Back To Me; 11: Blue Turning Grey Over You; 12: Be Fair With Me Baby;13: Rocky Mountain Blues; 14: Detour Ahead; 15: Trav'lin' Light
119 editions published between 1956 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 544 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1: Announcement by Leonard Feather; 2: Blue Moon; 3: All Of Me; 4: My Man; 5: Them Their Eyes; 6: I Cried For You; 7: What A Little Moonlight Can Do; 8: I Cover the Waterfront; 9: Billie's Blues; 10: Lover Come Back To Me; 11: Blue Turning Grey Over You; 12: Be Fair With Me Baby;13: Rocky Mountain Blues; 14: Detour Ahead; 15: Trav'lin' Light
The best of Ken Burns' Jazz by
Ken Burns(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from the PBS special Jazz, by filmmaker Ken Burns
Fine and mellow by
Billie Holiday(
)
84 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
84 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lady sings the blues by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
109 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This release presents the complete classic album, Lady Sings the Blues. As a bonus we have added three tracks that complete the album's sessions, as well as a 1955 date which presents a similar front line to the initial songs from Lady Sings the Blues, with Charlie Shavers and Tony Scott."--Container
109 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This release presents the complete classic album, Lady Sings the Blues. As a bonus we have added three tracks that complete the album's sessions, as well as a 1955 date which presents a similar front line to the initial songs from Lady Sings the Blues, with Charlie Shavers and Tony Scott."--Container
When Malindy sings : jazz vocalists, 1938-1961(
Recording
)
11 editions published between 1938 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1938 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Billie Holiday songbook by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
27 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verve: 823246-2
27 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verve: 823246-2
Billie's best by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
16 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lady Day by
Billie Holiday(
)
37 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
37 editions published between 1954 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billie Holiday : Ken Burns jazz by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2000 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billie Holiday recorded excellent work for many labels resulting in her signature numbers being spread out amongst those labels, which is all gathered into one making it enjoyable and easy listening for fans
3 editions published in 2000 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billie Holiday recorded excellent work for many labels resulting in her signature numbers being spread out amongst those labels, which is all gathered into one making it enjoyable and easy listening for fans
Lady Day : the best of Billie Holiday by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
14 editions published in 2001 in 3 languages and held by 369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of thirty-six remastered songs by Billie Holiday, including "These Foolish Things," "Easy Living," "Them There Eyes," and "Solitude."
14 editions published in 2001 in 3 languages and held by 369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of thirty-six remastered songs by Billie Holiday, including "These Foolish Things," "Easy Living," "Them There Eyes," and "Solitude."
Lady in satin by
Billie Holiday(
Recording
)
4 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in English and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in English and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhapsodies in black : music and words from the Harlem Renaissance(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The only collection in existence documenting the music, art and literature of the new negro of the Harlem Renaissance featuring digitally restored original recordings as well as new readings of renaissance literature plus a book containing rare previously unpublished photos, artwork and writings."
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The only collection in existence documenting the music, art and literature of the new negro of the Harlem Renaissance featuring digitally restored original recordings as well as new readings of renaissance literature plus a book containing rare previously unpublished photos, artwork and writings."
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African American musicians African Americans African American singers African American women singers Armstrong, Louis, Basie, Count, Bechet, Sidney, Blues (Music) Blues musicians Brown, James, Charles, Ray, Children's songs Coleman, Ornette Coltrane, John, Davis, Miles Ellington, Duke, Feminism and music Franklin, Aretha Hawkins, Coleman Holiday, Billie, Jackson, Mahalia, Jarrett, Keith Jazz Jazz vocals Johnson, Robert, Joplin, Scott, King, B. B Little Richard, Mingus, Charles, Monk, Thelonious Morton, Jelly Roll, Muddy Waters, Musicians Novels in verse Political and social views Popular music Protest songs Racism Rainey, Ma, Rock music Rock musicians Rollins, Sonny Singers Smith, Bessie, Soul music Southern States Spirituals (Songs) Strange fruit (Allan, Lewis) United States Women blues musicians
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Alternative Names
Allan, Lewis 1915-1959
Bili Holidej
Bilija Holideja amerikāņu džeza dziedātāja un dziesmu autore
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday 1915-1959
Billie Holiday American jazz singer and songwriter
Billie Holiday americká jazzová zpěvačka
Billie Holiday Amerikaans zangeres
Billie Holiday amerikansk jazz- och blues-sångerska och låtskrivare från Philadelphia
Billie Holiday amerikansk jazzsanger og sangskriver
Billie Holiday amerikansk sanger
Billie Holiday amerykańska śpiewaczka jazzowa
Billie Holiday Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday Cantante de jazz estadounidense
Billie Holiday cantante statunitense
Billie Holiday chanteuse de jazz afro-américaine
Billie Holiday pemeran perempuan asal Amerika Serikat
Billie Holiday US-amerikanische Jazz-Sängerin
Fagan, Eleanor
Fagan, Eleanora.
Fagan, Eleanora 1915-1959
Fagan, Eleonora 1915-1959
Fagan Gough, Eleanora 1915-1959
Fagan Gough, Eleonora 1915-1959
Gof Makei-Feigan Eleonora
Gough Eleanora Fagan
Gough, Eleanora Fagan 1915-1959
Gough Harris, Eleanora
Gough McKay, Eleanor
Gulielma Holiday
Harris, Elinore
Harris, Elinore 1915-1959
Holiday
Holiday B.
Holiday, B. 1915-1959
Holiday, Billie
Holiday, Billy
Holiday, Billy 1915-1959
Holiday, Eleanora
Holiday, Eleanora 1915-1959
Holiday Fagan Eleanora
Holidei Bili
Holliday B.
Holliday, Billie
Holliday, Billie 1915-1959
Holliday, Billy, 1915-1959
Lady Day.
Lady Day 1915-1959
Lewis Allan 1915-1959
MacKay, Eleonara G. 1915-1959
MacKay, Eleonora 1915-1959
MacKay, Eleonora G. 1915-1959
McKay, Eleanor
McKay, Eleanor Gough.
McKay, Eleanora.
McKay, Eleanora 1915-1959
McKay, Eleonora 1915-1959
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Били Холидей
Били Холидеј
Билли Холидей
Біллі Голідей американська джазова співачка
Фейган, Элеанора
Холидей Били
Холидей, Билли, псевд.
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בילי הולידיי זמרת ג'אז אמריקאית
بيلي هوليدي
بیلی هالیدی
বিলি হলিডে
பில்லி ஹொலிடே இசை கலைஞர்
บิลลี ฮอลิเดย์
ბილი ჰოლიდეი
빌리 홀리데이
할러데이, 빌리 1915-1959
홀리데이, 빌 1915-1959
홀리데이, 빌리 1915-1959
ビリー・ホリデイ アメリカのジャズ歌手
ホリデイ, ビリー
比莉·哈樂黛
比莉·霍利戴
比莉·荷莉戴
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