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Empress of the Blues

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3/6. George Melly explores in more depth the character of blues and jazz singer Bessie Smith. By all accounts there were two Bessies: the homelovin', sloppy dressin', soul-food fryin' Philadelphia housewife, and the heavy-drinkin', bi-sexual, promiscuous raver who appalled her husband.

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Unknown:
George Melly
Singer:
Bessie Smith.
Source: Radio Times

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