Public Domain 4U says:Magnificent. You know, after all these years, there still isn't a singer in the same ballpark as Billie Holiday. While she's influenced generations of performers, still no one has ever sounded like her, or delivered the same emotional range and depth. Here is Lady Day's immortal recording of "Swing, Brother, Swing!" - an upbeat celebration of music and life. Enjoy.
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