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It is Billie Holiday who was, and still remains, the greatest single musical influence on me. | Frank Sinatra

frankie-machine:

It is Billie Holiday who was, and still remains, the greatest single musical influence on me. | Frank Sinatra


 Major Harris III | February 9, 1947 – November 9, 2012

 Major Harris III | February 9, 1947 – November 9, 2012

tornandfrayed:

Muddy Waters in 1969, by Victor Skrebneski.

tornandfrayed:

Muddy Waters in 1969, by Victor Skrebneski.


Whitney Elizabeth Houston August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012

Whitney Elizabeth Houston
August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012

Title: Four Women
Artist: Nina Simone
Album: Wild is the Wind
Plays: 2836
Title: You Don't Miss Your Water
Artist: Otis Redding
Album: Otis Blue Sings Soul
Plays: 1314

Style Inspiration > Diana Ross

dustydefinitely:

The Ad LibsOne of the few 60s groups with a female lead and male back-up

dustydefinitely:

The Ad Libs

One of the few 60s groups with a female lead and male back-up