Libby Holman - The House of The Rising Sun 1940s
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Uploaded by LedbyZed on Oct 11, 2009
Libby Holman's musical style changed in the 1940s when she teamed up with Josh White and began to study a repertoire of what she would call 'Americana' - namely Blues, Spirituals, and Folk Songs.
Actively involved in supporting the Civil Rights Movement, Holman & White were turned away from entertaining the troops overseas during WWII as the USO did not accept 'racially mixed shows.' Instead they went on the road to perform in nightclubs. Libby Holman would eventually self-produce a one woman revue, Blues, Ballads and Sin Songs which she performed in 1954.
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wow this great and I am sorry I have never even heard this version. LOVE IT
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There could be some truth in the "brothel" comment, why not? It's not exactly impossible. History has proven that. Regardless, this is a gutsy lady, she's wild!
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unlike the animals version about a gambler's low,this is a woman's lament about working in a brothel,the house of the rising sun
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@Randidan You sound like a retard because you like this version. There does a personal attack sound good because I didn't like what you said. Same old response types on the internet. Don't like something cry and insult. You're so full of it, same old behaviour. Not everyone has to like what you like. And I don't like this. I think it sounds contrived. Get over it dipsh*t.
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Being primarily an opera nut but also appreciative of LOTS of stuff pre-1930, I never have known much about this particular torch singer -- just try to pick up her records from {my} period when they're in decent shape. This is a real 'mind-blower' to me; if nothing else the voice is incredible at this point -- love to hear more!! Thanx for uploading it!!!
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@theshowmecanuck You're so full of it I can't believe it! Same old arguments forever... When will you learn to accept things as they are?
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This is creepy and scary...YET I LOVE IT.
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I think she does an awesome job with this song. What difference does it make what color she is?
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Nice Video and Great song!She was Great!!
serilopr 2 years ago 6
Such wonders just can' t diseapear , no , can 't believe that . In those moments , I believe that God exist , somewhere , carefully caring and protecting those fantastic pieces of mankind . Regards and many thanks for sharing .
katowsky 2 years ago 3