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Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed " Lady Day " by her friend and music partner, Lester Young , Holiday made a significant contribution to jazz music and pop singing.
In her 1956 autobiography, Holiday cites the infidelity of her first husband, Jimmy Monroe, as the inspiration for this song; specifically, an instance in which Monroe's woeful attempt to explain away lipstick on his collar elicits Holiday's disgusted response: "Take a bath, man; don't explain."
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a 2021 American biographical drama film about ... Billie's husband Monroe and her ... Erik LaRay Harvey as Jimmy Monroe;
Capturing the right musical ambiance for Billie Holiday in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” was the product of a year-and-a-half of research and planning, even before shooting began in ...
Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical musical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography that, in turn, took its title from Holiday's song.
The United States vs. Billie Holiday: Billie Holiday: Andra Day: Billie is first married to Jimmy Monroe. She later begins a relationship with Joe Guy, and FBI agent Jimmy Fletcher. Later in her life, she enters into an abusive marriage with Louis McKay.
Billie Holiday’s poor planning For Holiday, she fell on hard times later in life. Although the 44-year-old died with little money, her recording royalties, images, and publishing rights were ...
Roast Duck. Peking duck for one, coming right up! Lady Day loved the Chinese delicacy so much that she gave it an honorable mention in her autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues.. “Singing songs ...