Bessie Smith

Blues singer from Tennessee

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1929- I’m going to be In my first movie titled Saint Louis Blues! But I think singing is my true calling. We’ll see how it works.

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11/29 I found myself a quick acting job in the Broadway play “Pansy”. Hopefully this will help with my money issue.

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9/29- I just released the Song "nobody knows when you're down and out" this song has some very personal lyrics. you should listen to it.

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1929- Due to the Great depression I’ve nearly lost my job! The recording industry has fallen! I’m gonna have to get some dough!

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1927- The last year has been tough for me. I think I'm gonna have to start doing more and more shows!

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5/25- New recording technology has been so fun to work with. I recently released "Cake Walking Babies", A song with a more electric vibe.

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1925- Glad to be performing again. Recording has been stressful! here's a picture of me from last night!

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11/25- I've been working on some Christmas songs for the upcoming holidays!

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1925-Go listen to "I ain't got nobody" This song is different from my usual sound and has more guitar and piano in it. I hope you enjoy it!

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5/25- Go listen to “St. Louis Blues” and “Sobbin Hearted blues". @ArmstrongLouis5 and I are so excited to have finally worked together!

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I wish my mother was here with me. She would be so proud.

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Without the help of Ma Rainey I would have never made it to where I am. No wonder shes Called “The mother of blues”

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1/25- I got to meet the wonderful @ArmstrongLouis5 today. We've been working together in the studio. He's just been a whoopee to work with!

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1924- Been working hard in the studio! I'm so excited to release my new songs.

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@annapavlovaaaaa sure was good in Giselle. Keep up the work!

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I just love listening to @EllingtonDuke1's music. What an inspiring artist and fella he is.

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1924- Columbia records have started to call me "Queen of Blues" But I think I like empress of blues a little more.

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1924- I just got done touring. It was so amazing to see all the different cities. I'm looking forward to produce some swanky music!

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1924- I've been touring for a while now. I got my own personalized Railroad car with my extra rubes I've been making.

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1923-Im starting to play bigger shows and I'm even going on tour soon! This years has been off the nuts.