Friday, April 22, 2022
Lady Sings the Blues
- Commentary: Under construction.
I saw this movie decades ago, on TV, I think. Although I enjoy Diana Ross' voice and, here and there, enjoyed songs released by Diana Ross and the Supremes, I never bought their records. Although I had quite a record collection back in the day, The Supremes were so ubiquitous on radio that I never felt the need to own theirs.
I was, however, intrigued that Diana Ross was playing Billie Holiday, some of whose music I did own, I'm embarrassed to admit, by accident, when I "inherited" a collection of old recordings from someone who was leaving my vicinity. I found them provocative and played some of the 78s over and over and over. Finally, I was seduced by a clip from one of the tragic, emotional scenes from the movie. Long story short, much to my surprise, not only was I not disappointed by the movie, I have remembered bits and pieces of it for decades, which is why, when given the chance and presented with a stupendous sale price, I snapped up this movie. I expect to sit back and enjoy this movie for decades to come.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Diana Ross Billie Holiday Billy Dee Williams Louis McKay Richard Pryor Piano Man Virginia Capers Sadie Fagan Holiday
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1972
Directed by Sidney J. Furie.
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