Lady In Satin LP

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Lady in Satin, recorded and released in 1958, marked Billie Holiday's last big hit and her second to last album ever. It represents something close to her swan song. Most jazz fans now consider Lady in Satin to be Holiday's last great effort. Whatever its merits and flaws, there is no doubt that it is one of Billie Holiday 's most poignant recordings ever, and a true jazz classic. Includes the bonus track 'I'll Never Smile Again'. "This was Billie Holiday's penultimate album, recorded when her body was telling her enough was enough. During the sessions with arranger Ray Ellis, she was drinking vodka neat, as if it were tap water. Despite her ravaged voice (the sweetness had long gone), she was still an incredible singer. The feeling and tension she managed to put into every track, sets this album as one of her finest achievements." - **** 1/2 AllMusic