Noun
United States blues singer (1894-1937)
Source: WordNetIt 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. Jools Holland
Bessie Smith, The Complete Recordings Vol. 2. Columbia COL 468767 2. the sheer power of her voice was even more evident. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
Handy suggested the blues singer Bessie Smith for the starring role, since she had gained widespread popularity with her recording of the song. Source: Internet
Backwaterblues: In Search of Bessie Smith. Source: Internet
Liner notes, Bessie Smith: The Complete Recordings, Volumes 1 – 5. Sony Music Entertainment. Source: Internet