Bessie Smith
Noun
Meaning
United States blues singer (1894-1937)
Source: WordNetSynonyms
Examples
It would be great to have Bach in one corner, Bessie Smith in another, John Lennon in another. That's what I'd ideally like. A studio of the dead.
Bessie Smith, The Complete Recordings Vol. 2. Columbia COL 468767 2. the sheer power of her voice was even more evident.
Bessie Smith 's January 14, 1925, Columbia Records recording of " Saint Louis Blues " with Louis Armstrong is considered by many to be one of the finest recordings of the 1920s.
Handy suggested the blues singer Bessie Smith for the starring role, since she had gained widespread popularity with her recording of the song.
Backwaterblues: In Search of Bessie Smith.
Liner notes, Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Volumes 1 – 5. Sony Music Entertainment.