Most tributes to Billie's music reminds me of women playing 'dress up' . It's so cute. But a lot of these singers don't really take the music seriously, if they did they would listen to the music more before attempting to present it. This music deserves more respect than that. When I listen to Audra McDonald do one of Billie's tunes, I can tell that at least she has listened to it intently by the way she delivers the lyrics. Singers, please listen to the music. Give the music, the composition, and Ms Holiday more respect. This is not about looking good on the stage or looking flashy. Even the Billie Holiday play, starring , Dee Dee Bridgewater, last December in New York had her portraying Billie sitting on top of a piano. Now I don't know everything about Billie, but from what I read and from the pictures I've seen, that didn't seem like Billie's style. So many people get talked into just doing anything. I wouldn't sell out to no producer or director just to be in a play. But like I said the story is in the music, so listen to the music ladies then, tell the story.
The Real B.H.T. - Nancy Ridley-Hughes
The Real B.H.T. - Nancy Ridley-Hughes
