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  1. 15. Apr. 2024 · By June of 1923, Bessie Smith was an even bigger star, “Down Hearted Blues” was effectively the number one song in America, although this was in the days before proper hit record charts.

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  2. 29. Apr. 2024 · By the early 1920s she was one of the most popular Blues singers in vaudeville. In 1923 she made her recording debut on Columbia, accompanied by pianist Clarence Williams. They recorded “Gulf Coast Blues” and “Down Hearted Blues.” The record sold more than 750,000 copies that same year, rivaling the success of Blues singer Mamie Smith ...

  3. Bessie Smith | Down Hearted Blues (1923) song Share Add a Comment. Sort by: Top. Open comment sort options. Best. Top. New. Controversial. Old. Q&A. Invisible_Mikey • Her first single, and it just entered public domain. She was truly a ...

  4. 29. Apr. 2024 · Written and recorded by Memphis singer Alberta Hunter a year before, Bessies version of "Down Hearted Blues" sold more than 750,000 copies in six months, and made her a star. She continued to record almost exclusively for Columbia, was the labels biggest star, recording over 150 songs between 1923 and1931, with constantly high sales figures.

  5. 18. Apr. 2024 · One of her most notable songs, “Me and My Gin,” has captivated audiences for decades. Released in 1928, this blues masterpiece delves into themes of heartache, despair, and the struggle for solace amid the depths of personal loss.

  6. 15. Apr. 2024 · Introduction: Bessie Smith, known as the Empress of the Blues, was one of the most influential and celebrated blues singers of the 1920s and 1930s. Born one hundred and thirty years ago today on April 15, 1894, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Smiths powerful voice and emotive delivery captivated audiences and helped shape the genre of blues music.

  7. 18. Apr. 2024 · 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. Listen to her sing in the short film above and think about how the blues has influenced many musical genres including country music and R&B.