Body and Soul

by Billie Holiday

Body and Soul cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1957
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 45:01
  • Community rating: 4.11/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded during a period of rapidly declining health, this poignant studio date captures the iconic vocalist supported by empathetic giants like Ben Webster and Harry 'Sweets' Edison. While her voice lacks its former agility, she compensates with an emotionally devastating, incredibly nuanced depth of phrasing and profound lyrical interpretation. The intimate, unhurried performances highlight her unmatched ability to convey profound heartbreak and resilience.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, crooning, piano, strings, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Body And Soul (6:18)
  2. They Can't Take That Away From Me (4:08)
  3. Darn That Dream (6:15)
  4. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off (3:22)
  5. Comes Love - Master Take 4 (3:58)
  6. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (5:34)
  7. Embraceable You (6:45)
  8. Moonlight In Vermont (3:47)
  9. Comes Love - False Start / Take 2 (0:32)
  10. Comes Love - False Start / Take 3 (0:20)
  11. Comes Love - Alternate Take 1 (3:56)

Credits

  • Billie Holiday - primary artist, vocals
  • Alvin Stoller - drums
  • Larry Bunker - drums
  • Barney Kessel - guitar
  • Jimmy Rowles - piano
  • Ben Webster - tenor saxophone
  • Harry Edison - trumpet

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