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Nigeld was kind enough to ask me if I would like to host this month's ballad of the month. The song I selected is one of my favorites. It was written for Billie Holliday and was first recorded on January 22 1946. It became one of her signature songs along with "Strange Fruit" and gained renewed popularity following the movie "Lady Sings the Blues" in 1972 starring Diana Ross.
A quick performance note: in bars 21 and 25 of the melody the note in the original sheet music is a minor third although artists on some recordings treat it as a major third. Both notes work harmonically since the chords are dominant 7#9 chords.
This is the link to the music in Bb and Eb along with backing tracks in two different styles as well as MGU files for those who have BiaB and wish to make their own version. Good Morning Heartache
Below are videos of the version recorded by Billie Holliday in 1956, and a version recorded by trumpeter Chris Botti and vocalist Jill Scott in a more "modern" style. I'm looking forward to hearing member's versions and interpretations of this classic tune.
A quick performance note: in bars 21 and 25 of the melody the note in the original sheet music is a minor third although artists on some recordings treat it as a major third. Both notes work harmonically since the chords are dominant 7#9 chords.
This is the link to the music in Bb and Eb along with backing tracks in two different styles as well as MGU files for those who have BiaB and wish to make their own version. Good Morning Heartache
Below are videos of the version recorded by Billie Holliday in 1956, and a version recorded by trumpeter Chris Botti and vocalist Jill Scott in a more "modern" style. I'm looking forward to hearing member's versions and interpretations of this classic tune.