"If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all."
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About Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, was an American jazz and blues singer and one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century. With her unique voice and emotional delivery, she revolutionized jazz and popular music. Holiday faced numerous challenges throughout her life, including racism and drug addiction, but she persevered to become an iconic figure in music history. Her songs like 'Strange Fruit' and 'God Bless the Child' continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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