Early Life
What was Bessie Smith's birth name?
What is Elizabeth Smith
Bessie Smith moved to NYC and New Jersey to get away from what conflict?
What is, The Red Summer of 1919
Where was Bessie Smith's first big performance?
What is, Atlanta's 81 Theater
How many films was Bessie Smith in?
What is, one film
Were these lyrics by Bessie Smith or what current singer?
"You're just in time, make your tea and your toast
You framed all your posters and dyed your clothes"
Who is, Harry Styles
Bessie Smith lived with her aunt because she was an....
What is, an orphan
Bessie smith performed on what stage because she wasn't accepted in many white performing circuits?
Who mentored Bessie Smith?
Who is, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey
What was Smith's last recording?
What is, "I'm Down in the Dumps"
Were these lyrics written by Bessie Smith or what current singer?
Trouble, trouble
I've had it all my days
Who is, Bessie Smith
What state was Bessie Smith born in?
What is, Tennessee
Bessie Smith died because of what horrible accident?
What is, hit by a car
What was Bessie Smith's nickname in the music industry?
What is, Empress of the Blues
What did it say on Bessie Smith's tombstone?
What is, "The Greatest Blues Singer In The World Will Never Stop Singing"
Were these lyrics by Bessie Smith or what current singer?
"Staring at the sunset, babe
Red lips and rosy cheeks
Say you'll see me again "
Who is, Taylor Swift
Bessie Smith started working to support her poor family as a....
What is, a street performer
Where was Bessie Smith going when she got hit by a car?
What is, Memphis, Tennessee
What was the band Bessie Smith toured with?
What is, the Rabbit Foot Minstrels
What two hall of fame's was she inducted in?
What are, The National Women's Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Were these lyrics written by Bessie Smith or what current singer?
"And he's perfect on paper but he's lying to my face
Does he think that I'm the kinda girl who needs to be saved? "
Who is, Olivia Rodrigo
What year was Bessie Smith born in?
What is, 1894
Hollywood and Broadway directors called Smith this quote....
What is, "too rough"
What was Bessie Smith's first hit song?
What is, "Down Hearted Blues"
What record label was she signed to that also signed Lil Nas X and Harry Styles?
What is, Columbia Records
Were these lyrics written by Bessie Smith or what current singer?
"To go over everything
They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing "
Who is, Adele