Billie Holiday - Recital By Billie Holiday
Review by kenneth miller
Recital By Billie Holiday is a remarkable album that showcases the extraordinary talent of the legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday. The album features some of her most iconic performances, including "Lover Man," "God Bless the Child," and "Strange Fruit."
Holiday's unique voice and emotive delivery are on full display throughout the album, captivating listeners with her soulful renditions of classic jazz standards. Her ability to convey complex emotions through her singing is unparalleled, and her performances are nothing short of breathtaking.
The album also features some outstanding instrumental performances, with accompaniment from some of the best jazz musicians of the time. The arrangements are tasteful and understated, allowing Holiday's voice to take center stage.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Stormy Blues | ||
| Yesterdays | ||
| Lover Come Back To Me | ||
| Softly | ||
| Stormy Weather | ||
| Willow Weep For Me | ||
| Remember | ||
| Autumn In New York | ||
| My Man | ||
| I Can't Face The Music | ||
| Too Marvelous For Words | ||
| Love Me Or Leave Me | ||
| How Deep Is The Ocean | ||
| What A Little Moonlight Can Do | ||
| P. S. I Love You | ||
| He's Funny That Way | ||
| If The Moon Turns Green | ||
| How Deep Is The Ocean? | 3:00 | |
| I Cried For You | ||
| How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky) | ||
| I Thought About You |
Video
Billie Holiday - Stormy Weather (Clef Records 1952)
Billie Holiday - If The Moon Turns Green (Clef Records 1952)
Billie Holiday - My Man
Images
Catalog Numbers
- MGV-8027
- MG C-686
- 521 868-2
- MGV-8027, V-8027
- 772048
- UCCV-9384
- MV 2575
- 314 521 868-2
Labels
- Verve Records
- Clef Records, Speakers Corner Records
- Clef Records
- WaxTime
- Verve Reissues
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
- Reissue
- Mono
- Limited Edition
- Test Pressing
- 180 Gram
- CD
- Remastered
- Paper Sleeve
- SHM-CD
- 12 × File
- FLAC
- 24bit-96kHz
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | MGM Record Manufacturing Division |
| Manufactured By | Polydor K.K. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | David Stone Martin |
| Supervised By | Norman Granz |
| Alto Saxophone | Willie Smith (tracks: 10 to 16) |
| Bass | Ray Brown (tracks: 1 to 9), Red Callender (tracks: 10 to 16) |
| Drums | Chico Hamilton (tracks: 10 to 16), Ed Shaughnessy (tracks: 7 to 9), Gus Johnson (tracks: 1 to 6) |
| Guitar | Barney Kessel (tracks: 10 to 16), Freddie Green (tracks: 1 to 6), Herb Ellis (tracks: 7 to 9) |
| Mastered By | Andrew Nicholas |
| Piano | Bobby Tucker (tracks: 10 to 16) |
| Organ | Oscar Peterson (tracks: 1 to 9) |
| Producer | Norman Granz |
| Tenor Saxophone | Paul Quinichette (tracks: 1 to 6) |
| Trumpet | Charlie Shavers (tracks: 7 to 9), Harry "Sweets" Edison (tracks: 10 to 16), Joe Newman (tracks: 1 to 6) |
| Vocals | Billie Holiday |
| Liner Notes | 岡村融 |
Notes
- Reissue of Clef MG C-686.
- "A Recital by" label title text in italicized sans-serif print at 3 o'clock.
- Has "Long Playing Microgroove Verve Records, Inc. – Made in U.S.A." rimprint.
- 180 gram vinyl test pressing (pressing plant PALLAS in Germany), white label "only for promotion", comes in generic black sleeve and a printed description (A4) of the record in English and German with a small picture of the cover.
- Compilation of 144 and 161 as one 12" LP.
- Tracks 1 to 6 recorded probably July 27, 1952. Original 10" LP issue: "An Evening with Billie Holiday" (Clef MGC 144).
- Tracks 7 to 9 recorded April 14, 1954. Original 10" LP issue: "Billie Holiday" (Clef MGC 161).
- Tracks 10 to 16 recorded September 3, 1954. Original LP release tracks 10, 12, 14 to 16: "Lady Sings The Blues" (Clef MGC 721). Original LP release tracks 11 and 13: "Billie Holiday - Volume 2 (Verve (Japan) MV2118)
- MGV-8027 on cover
- V-8027 on label
- Has "MGM Records - A Division of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. - Made in U.S.A." rimprint
- Verve trumpeter label variant.
- DMM - Direct Metal Mastering
- Comes in mini LP replica with OBI & Japanese insert.
- SHM-CD
- Audiophile 180 gram Virgin Vinyl Remaster
- Pressed at Pallas Germany
- Pure Analogue Audiophile Mastering
- Recording info:
- Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
- 788-2 If The Moon Turns Green
- 789-3 (You Forgot To) Remember
- 790-1 Autumn In New York
- Joe Newman (tp)
- Paul Quinichette (ts)
- Oscar Peterson (p, org)
- Freddie Green (g)
- Ray Brown (b)
- Gus Johnson (d)
- NYC, July 27, 1952
- 839-6 My Man
- 840-4 Lover Come Back To Me
- 841-3 Stormy Weather
- 842-2 Yesterdays
- 843-2 He's Funny That Way
- 844-3 I Can't Face The Music
- Charlie Shavers (tp)
- Oscar Peterson (p)
- Herb Ellis (g)
- Ed Shaughnessy (d)
- NYC, April 14, 1954
- 1567-1 How Deep Is The Ocean? 1
- 568-1 What A Little Moonlight Can Do
- 1569-5 I Cried For You
- This was later repressed on Verve under the Clef series
- Japanese reissue subtitled *Immortal Jazz on Verve VII vol. 9-A.
- Recorded A1-A3: Los Angeles 1952. 4, A4-B3: New York 1952 .7 .27, B4-B6: New York 1954 .4 .14
- Liner notes in Japanese dated 1975. 8. 9. / lyrics on reverse in English.
- Manufactured by Polydor K.K., Japan KI 7511
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: MGV-8027-A 11,478
- Matrix / Runout: MGV-8027-B 11,479
- Barcode: 4260019712080
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): 11,478
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): 11,479
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): MGV-11478 N.Y. V-8027-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): MGV-11479 · RE-1 N.Y. V-8027-B
- Matrix / Runout (Side A & B, stamped): Block-shaped "S" stamp
- Barcode: 8436542018463
- Barcode: 4 988005 570116
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Other (Manufacturing Date): 7511
- Barcode (text): 7 31452 18682 9
Summary by kenneth miller
Comments
Great song done by the great Lady Day
Someone gives this a thumbs down? Wow!
I love this song *** and Sartr love this too :)
Got curious about this song because it's sampled in a track by Invaders of the Heart: a band started by Jah Wobble, who'd been the bassist for Public Image, Ltd. That's "Public Image, Ltd." as in the band Johnny Rotten started after the Sex Pistols broke up.
If the moon turns green and rivers begin to flow up stream,
And this is all a crazy dream,
I wouldn't be surprised,
'Cause anything can happen...
If the moon turns green and rivers begin to flow up stream,
And this is all a crazy dream,
I wouldn't be surprised,
'Cause anything can happen...
As with most Billie Holiday's songs, this track is strangely beautiful: I love it...and I love her, too!
Yup. Great song.
Nos tempos nublados, eu ouço a Billie, sou apaixonada por esta letra/música....Fui feliz numa época em que pertenci a mim mesma....
My favorite version too! She is absolutely amazing!!!
Now I know why my mum used to sing this every time it looked like it's going to rain. She had a contralto and instilled in me the love of music. Billie, you are forever in my mind.
Nada mais fascinante que ouvir esta Diva inesquecível.... Demais pro meu coração...belas recordações.....O tempo deveria voltar á época em que fomos felizes.....
FANTASTIC!!!!
I’m listening to this song right now on my KEF Q speakers. Wow
I’m in love with Billie. Don’t tell Erin.
One of the Greatest voices of the 20th Century, Barr none!!!! You can hear her pain in every groan!!!! ??
I loathe her style. Maybe it's sounding like somebody's grandmother that turns me off. Go figure. Booo
she quoted everything she sings about is part of her life+ never sings the same tempo over twice. love her. she kicked those doors in for the jazz era. spectacular.
I have more of her music than anyone
harassed by feds same way they did with Beatle John Lennon.
Lovecraft Country brought me here :)
why wasn't she put on Beatles Sgt pepper cover and memorized in jazz+ pop culture. I think it would have been a nice tribute.
Best version ever!!!
old rocking chair will get me!!!
Pure class love it
Немеркнущая красота. Супер. Благодарю.
<3
The best voice for this song by far, yes; who can argue. But this particular version leaves out this Harold Arlen song's remarkable, odd, poignant "Interlude," which you can find in Ethel Water's and Lena Horne's versions online. Not sure why Billie omits it.
@Rod Luv u man and miss u. Peace #Maverick2020 discern
:)