You Go To My Head
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGNc1yLGPug&feature=related
In 2003 I took a Public Speaking class at Golden West College. Our last speech was an informative speech, mine was about Billie Holiday. I had loved her music for years, but doing the research about her life for my speech, and collecting more of her music was a thrilling historical, musical journey!
This post is an exercise in compare and contrast. Billie Holiday near the beginning of her career singing "You Go To My Head". Following with "I'm A Fool To Want You" which she recorded on her final album, Lady In Satin. The later is almost painful to listen to, because her voice, once clear as a bell, is in tatters. BUT, the emotion that she sings with, lets you know she has LIVED the lyrics of the song. Fantastic artist! I love that even though she passed away in 1959, some of these videos, like "Strange Fruit" have millions of views, she's an American icon! These songs also symbolize the beginning and the end of a love affair..
I'm A Fool To Want You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs9P-pfqF6Y&NR=1
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