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Billie's Blues

Billie Holiday
The Complete Commodore Recordings (1939)
Moderate 80 BPM

Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: expressive and raw

An autobiographical song that reflects her life experiences.

Cultural Context

A crucial piece in her discography that highlights her struggles.

Listening Prompt

Listen for the story behind the lyrics.

What to Expect

Emotional peaks and valleys throughout the performance.

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Listen with care

For sensory-sensitive listening, the right headphones matter.

Moods: cathartic, heavy

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