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Thomasina : If Only.......Billie Unsung
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Hear Billie Holiday's voice on classics she never recorded through Thomasina's soul stirring renditions that will have you believing it really is ....BILLIE
Genre: Jazz: Jazz Vocals
Release Date: 2004
If Only.......Billie Unsung Record Label: Thomasina
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
So Nice 3:01 $0.99
Boy From Ipanema 3:13 $0.99
Take Five 2:12 $0.99
Look of Love 3:02 $0.99
More 2:25 $0.99
Corcovado 4:02 $0.99
Our Day Will Come 2:47 $0.99
What's Wrong With Me 4:02 $0.99
Don't Explain 4:25 $0.99
Strange Fruit 2:17 $0.99
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Album Notes

This CD is about how I fell in love with Billie's music & voice...
As I was researching for this project, I began to fully understand just how much Billie contributed to jazz - how much she lived through her songs and how her
songs came to life because of her unique phrasing, voice and spirit. I miss her... of course I never met her, but I miss her. She had so much more to give... if only life had taken better care of her. I think many people think of her as I did - stuck in the '30s & '40s - but she was so close to the new sounds of music like the explosion of Motown, Rock & Roll and the continuing evolution of jazz. I couldn't help but hear her voice on a young Barry Gordy tune or to the music of Burt Bacharach. So, here they are... my interpretations of 8 songs written between 1959-1965 in Billie's essence. I hope you are able to sense Billie's spirit through these songs as I did in creating this CD.
I humbly submit to you: If Only... Billie Unsung
With love,
Thomasina

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REVIEWS

just a great voice and wonderful interpretation to classic songs
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i liked the songs very much, made my skin like goose's bubles to hear such great versions . waiting for more to come. eitan.
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A must have
author: Dr. Powell
She sounds just like Billie. The cd is fantastic. My favorite cut is her rendition of the "the look of love". Go ahead, click buy it!
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Beautiful!
author: Carmen Shanell
This CD is Simply Beautiful. I was looking only for the song Take Five under the assumption it was recorded by Billie. I was skeptical when I found out it wasn't her. Now I am so glad that I ordered the CD anyway. The essence of Billie with a sprinkle of other great energy like Nina Simone. Can't wait to see what's next!!!!
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Absolutely Excellent.
author: Sjockiea Mccrary
I have been searching for this CD everywhere. I just wanted to hear ir before buying it and I thank you.
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