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Don't threaten me with love, baby. Let's just go walking in the rain.
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Birth: | 7th April, 1915 |
Death: | 17th July, 1959 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Actress, Lyricist, Singer |
Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was an American jazz singer, songwriter, and actress. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo.
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