Lady in SatinBillie Holiday
Jazz · 1950s
Lady in Satin — 1958
Billie Holiday
Released 1958Jazz
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A devastating late-career record of frayed voice and deep feeling, backed by strings. Raw and moving. A poignant landmark. Their sole entry on our lists — and it earns its place.
On vinyl: Pre-'60s originals are collector's items — a well-mastered reissue is usually the better buy.
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