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Stay With Me

Billie Holiday

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Format: CD

Cat No: 38011

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Release Date:  30 September 2016

Label:  Jazz Images

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8437016248027

Genres:  Jazz  Jazz  

Release Date:  01 January 2018

Label:  Jazz Images

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8436569191293

Genres:  Jazz  Jazz  

Release Date:  21 June 2024

Label:  Supper Club

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  8435723701118

Genres:  Jazz  Jazz  

Release Date:  13 September 2024

Label:  Ermitage

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  3770024956863

Genres:  Jazz  Jazz  

  • Description

    Limited edition, 1,000 copies - the complete album + 4 bonus tracks - 180g virgin vinyl. One of the best albums Billie made during the later stage of her career, Stay With Me derives from a 1955 session that only produced the seven songs on the album. It features her backed by such stars as trumpeter Charlie Shavers, clarinettist Tony Scott, tenor saxophonist Budd Johnson, and pianist Billy Taylor.

    Description

    This studio album by the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday released in 1958 captures Holiday during a period of both personal turmoil and professional resurgence. Recorded on February 14, 1955, at Fine Sound Studios in New York City it was released in 1958. The LP features Holiday's signature vocal style, marked by her emotive and deeply personal interpretation of songs; the arrangements on the album were crafted by Ray Ellis known for his sophisticated and lush arrangements that provided the musical backdrop for Holiday's vocals. His work on "Stay with Me" complements Holiday's style, adding a refined yet emotionally charged layer to the tracks. The album stands as a testament to her enduring talent and resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges.

    The choice of songs includes a mix of standards and jazz classics that Holiday had a special affinity for this work. Each song's lyrics and mood align with the over-arching themes of longing, heartbreak. "Stay with Me" remains compelling and powerful, showcasing her resilience and dedication to Billie Holiday's art: the album captures a significant moment in her career, reflecting both her personal struggles and her unwavering commitment to her music.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. I Wished On The Moon
      • 2. Ain't Misbehavin'
      • 3. Everything Happens To Me
      • 4. How Deep Is The Ocean?
      • 5. I Cried For You

      Side 2

      • 1. Say It Isn't So
      • 2. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
      • 3. Always
      • 4. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
      • 5. What A Little Moonlight Can Do?
      • 6. Strange Fruit

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. I Wished On The Moon
      • 2. Ain't Misbehavin'
      • 3. Everything Happens To Me
      • 4. Say It Ain't So
      • 5. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm

      Side 2

      • 1. Always
      • 2. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
      • 3. How Deep Is The Ocean?
      • 4. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
      • 5. I Cried For You