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which of Billie Holiday's songs was most controversial and got the most backlash?
Strange Fruit
when was billie holiday born?
1915
Why did Billie Holiday start fighting for Civil Rights
- Her father's unjustly death
what kind of flower was Billie known for wearing on stage?
a white gardenia
what is billie holiday's most popular album?
Lady Day- The Complete Billie Holiday On Columbia 1933-1944
At what age did Billie Holiday start performing?
20
What was the song that Billie Holiday sang for Civil Rights
-Strange Fruit
Who gave Billie Holiday the nickname "Lady Day"?
Her music partner, Lester Young
which song did billie sing in 1946 that was about her heartache and poor relationship with her abusive husband?
Good Morning Heartache
what was billie holiday's real name?
Eleanora Fagan
What was the all-white band that Billie Holiday had been invited to perform with?
Artie Shaw Orchestra
Who did Billie first start recording with?
Benny Goodman
what was the first song billie holiday ever wrote?
Your Mother's Son-in-Law, 1933
what kind of addiction did Billie struggle with throughout her career?
a heroin addiction
Why did Billie Holiday refuse to perform for certain stages?
- Some venues were not integrated so she refused to perform until they were
In 1937, how many of Billie's songs cracked the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100?
16!!!
which song from 1955 did Billie Holiday create, but never release?
"Preacher Boy"
at what age did Billie get forced into a Catholic Boarding school? Did this happen more than once?
11, this happened twice
What was the magazine interview Billie Holiday was featured in to talk about racism?
Downbeat Magazines
was billie holiday ever arrested? and if so, for what?
yes, for having narcotics