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Body and Soul

Billie Holiday · 1957

40 min · 8 tracks · blues · jazz · swing

A poignant blend of jazz and blues, capturing the depth of emotion in every note sung by Holiday.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1957, Billie Holiday was at a complex juncture in her career, facing both personal struggles and health issues. 'Body and Soul' was her last studio album, marking a bittersweet farewell to her iconic voice as it showcased her enduring artistry despite the challenges she faced during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Nina Simone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Body and Soul 6:23
  • 2 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 4:12
  • 3 Darn That Dream 6:19
  • 4 Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off 3:25
  • 5 Comes Love 4:02
  • 6 Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good to You 5:38
  • 7 Embraceable You 6:49
  • 8 Moonlight in Vermont 3:48

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