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Fine and Mellow [Kings Road] by Billie Holiday released in 2007. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Song Notes. “Fine and Mellow” is a jazz standard written by Billie Holiday, who first recorded it on April 20, 1939 on the Commodore label. It’s more famous B-side was “Strange Fruit,” making this an historical release. It is a blues lamenting the bad treatment of a woman at the hands of “my man”.
Aug 25, 2023 · Fine and Mellow is a soul-stirring jazz standard written and performed by the iconic singer Billie Holiday. Released in 1939, this emotional masterpiece has captivated audiences with its raw and heartfelt delivery. The song delves into the depths of love’s complexities, pain, and the bittersweet reality of relationships.
The song was famously performed by Billie Holiday in 1957 in a television special, The Sound of Jazz. The line-up included several jazz legends (the first six are listed in the order of their solos): Ben Webster – tenor saxophone; Coleman Hawkins – tenor saxophone; Vic Dickenson – trombone; Gerry Mulligan – baritone saxophone