This singer was often paired with Lester Young, whom she said fit her voice better than any other soloist. She was born Eleanora Fagan in Philadelphia in 1915 and escaped recruitment into a brothel in
This singer was often paired with Lester Young, whom she said fit her voice better than any other soloist. She was born Eleanora Fagan in Philadelphia in 1915 and escaped recruitment into a brothel in the mid-1930s when discovered by producer Teddy Hammond. Her rough times with men and drugs were depicted in a 1972 movie in which she was played by Diana Ross, Lady Sings the Blues. Best known for her versions of "Strange Fruit," "Fine and Mellow," and "God Bless the Child," for 10 points, name this jazz singer nicknamed "Lady Day."
This singer was often paired with Lester Young, whom she said fit her voice better than any other soloist.
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