The tragic tale of Billie Holiday involves a fractured childhood, a seemingly endless series of abusive men, and addictions to heroin and alcohol, all played out in the public eye after targeting by the FBI. Nevertheless, her huskily expressive voice is timeless and the way she brought blues phrasing into jazz was hugely influential. The 1956 release 'Lady Sings The Blues' took its name from her shocking autobiography and the disc finds her on fine form throughout, the landmarks including the immortal 'Strange Fruit,' the defiant 'God Bless The Child,' the mournful 'No Good Man' and the great title track. Classic Lady Day all the way! Comes on clear vinyl. SIDE 1: 1. Lady Sings The Blues 2. Trav'lin' Light 3. I Must Have That Man 4. Some Other Spring 5. Strange Fruit 6. No Good Man SIDE 2: 1. God Bless The Child 2. Good Morning Heartache 3. Love Me Or Leave Me 4. Too Marvelous For Words 5. Willow Weep For Me 6. I Thought About You