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15. Juni 2024 · In 1923, Bessie Smith signed with Columbia Records and released her first record “Downhearted Blues.” The song was a major hit, selling over three-quarters of a million copies in its first 6 months and propelling her into the national spotlight.
30. Mai 2024 · Bessie Smith Sings the St. Louis Blues Known as the "Empress of the Blues," Bessie Smith is one of the greatest female blues singers in the world. She recorded "Down Hearted Blues" in 1923 on the Columbia Record label.
5. Juni 2024 · Bessie Smith was called the Empress of the Blues, but she was also the highest paid African American entertainer of her generation. We’ll explore the life and times of Bessie Smith from her early days performing on Chattanooga street corners and her travels on the TOBA circuit to her decade as a top.
Vor 3 Tagen · Moving into November, "Backwater Blues" revisits a duet that Johnson recorded with Bessie Smith back in 1927. Running at an accelerated tempo, "Carolina Balmoral" is the essence of what critics came to call stride piano. "Gut Stomp" is less frantic but just as tight. Johnson appears to have been deliberately engaged in setting down a compendium of fundamental jazz piano works for Blue Note ...
17. Juni 2024 · Recorded during the famous “Big Pink” sessions of The Band with Bob Dylan, “Bessie Smith” stands out as a heartfelt tribute to the iconic blues singer. It is worth noting that this song is one of the few on the Basement Tapes where Dylan’s influence is absent.
5. Juni 2024 · We’ll explore the life and times of Bessie Smith from her early days performing on Chattanooga street corners and her travels on the TOBA circuit to her decade as a top selling recording artist. Then, a conversation with Annika Chambers, a 21st Century blues woman and classic Bessie Smith songs by Dinah Washington, Nina Simone and ...
31. Mai 2024 · Bessie Smith’s rendition of the song showcased the power and emotional depth of the blues, paving the way for future blues artists. Its success helped establish the blues as a distinct musical genre and solidified Bessie Smith’s reputation as the Empress of the Blues.
