The Complete Recordings, Volume 5

~ Release by Bessie Smith (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

The second CD consists entirely of interviews with Smith's niece, Ruby Smith, which, while of secondary interest to the music, make for fascinating listening. In a gradual, rambling way, Ruby constructs an image of her famous aunt that reveals additional facets of the Empress of the Blues.

Annotation last modified on 2011-12-13 07:09 UTC.

Tracklist

▶CD 1
▼CD 2: 1971 Interview with Bessie Smith & Ruby Smith
#TitleRatingLength
1Bessie Disappears
4:50
2Waldorf-Astoria Party
7:15
3Bessie & Jack, Part I
2:52
4Bessie & Jack, Part II / Bessie & The Ladies
10:23
5Life on the Road, Part I
11:14
6Life on the Road, Part II
14:02
7Life on the Road, Part III / Bessie & Gertrude Saunders
21:18

Credits

Release

ASIN:US: B0000029DJ [info]