Strange Fruit No.2 - Billie Holiday - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

“Strange Fruit No.2” captures Billie Holiday at her most evocative, offering a window into the turbulent soul of American jazz. This collection is far more than a documentation of a golden era—it’s a mirror reflecting the complexities and struggles of its time. Holiday’s rendition of ‘Strange Fruit’ remains one of the most unflinching artistic statements against racial injustice, her voice trembling with both pain and resilience. The album’s arrangements are intimate, allowing Holiday’s inimitable phrasing and timbre to take center stage. Each track unfolds with a sense of lived experience, transforming personal and collective sorrow into enduring artistry. For collectors and newcomers alike, this album offers more than iconic performances; it’s a testament to the power of music as protest and poetry. Owning “Strange Fruit No.2” is an invitation to experience jazz not just as entertainment, but as a vital cultural document. If you value records that challenge, move, and inspire, this release is indispensable—a haunting reminder of the power one voice can wield in the face of adversity.

Track List:
A1 - Strange Fruit -
A2 - How Am I To Know -
A3 - My Old Flame -
A4 - I Will Get By -
A5 - I Over The Waterfront -
A6 - I'll Be Seeing You -
A7 - I'm Yours -
B1 - Embraceable You -
B2 - As Time Go By -
B3 - I Got A Woman Crazy For Me -
B4 - I Got A Woman Crazy For Me -
B5 - Lover Come Back To Me -
B6 - I Love My Man -
B7 - I Love My Man -