Comments on: Billie Holiday – Strange Fruit

By: jamesbrak

jamesbrak — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:39:46 +0000

ur truly revolting

By: rssnk1111

rssnk1111 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:47:04 +0000

HI i voted for mr. obama. if have listened to this song many times, as i have, i do not have a “slave mentality” -You have the problem and the mentality. that is unless you are referring to my comment, to someone a few days ago, then i am sorry-richard

By: NYVoice

NYVoice — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:13:04 +0000

I didn’t know any live TV video of Lady Day existed! All comments aside fellas, this is pretty rare and unique footage-and before the civil rights era gained a full head of steam. Enjoy it for it’s historical perspective and lay off the indignant comments. Who do they serve?

By: SpeakTruer

SpeakTruer — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:28:13 +0000

NYVoice,
When she sang this song to the audience, you can hear that some didn’t know whether to clap or not. The lyrics being so profound and true made many cry in the group.

By: NYVoice

NYVoice — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:59:25 +0000

I’ll tell ya, the title alone is oh so haunting. Words can be powerful, certainly never more so than when interpreted by a once in a lifetime artist like Billie. It was a thought provoking song about a shameful chapter in our nation’s history. And she sang it without any political leanings, just an artist’s rendering of something horrific.

By: SpeakTruer

SpeakTruer — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:30:38 +0000

NYVoice,
It’s too bad that our Nation hasn’t learned that we are all equal by now. This era was one that should never have happened.
Now, Gays/Lesbians/Bi/Trans are the ‘new 2nd class’ citizens to be abused, attacked, killed, hated and discriminated against. When will we learn from our own errors?
Life is short. We all bleed red. Love is so important and so often ignored.
BeStrong,SpeakTrue&SpreadPeace!!

By: irishwildwomaninexil

irishwildwomaninexil — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:32:00 +0000

I remember the end of the talk. we were restless by that time, convicted. Then, he concluded, because of our history, because of racism and the humiliation of Black Americans, there would come a time, he said, when Black rage would no longer wait for white redress;

By: irishwildwomaninexil

irishwildwomaninexil — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:06:27 +0000

there would come a time, he said, when a white person would be walking on a city street, and, out from a car or a building a black man armed with a knife would attack. The long history of white oppression would spill out and be visited on white people. And when that happens, he said, “I tell you in the name of Jesus Christ, do not run, do not retaliate, do not resist; I tell you, die!”–memory, William Stringfellow, General Seminary, NYC

By: thepasswordisum

thepasswordisum — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:26:10 +0000

well, I’m white, but okay.

One day, you will die…and many will rejoice.

By: mysticalraven2

mysticalraven2 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:08:22 +0000

this songs speaks to the reality of her time its so deep

By: alschiffler

alschiffler — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:03:04 +0000

This woman is amazing. She sings with such passion and heart felt conviction. You can see it in her eyes and hear it in her voice. Truly amazing.

By: Lingo009

Lingo009 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:06:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing this video. Amazing.

By: joshuagcn

joshuagcn — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:17:14 +0000

In the words of the Joker, this track changed thins for ever. No one could sing it like Billie, touhg many have tried.

By: Misoel

Misoel — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:21:46 +0000

Meh, the songs not half bad. The video description is full of shit though.

By: friekazoid092

friekazoid092 — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:39:14 +0000

i love this song, for the words, and the music and the courage it took for Billie Holiday to write and sing it at such a time, and for the power of what she sang. bitterly beautiful… puts things in perspective for me

By: hopbell

hopbell — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:11:55 +0000

Great video. Thanks, it brings tears to my eyes.

By: theemogoddess

theemogoddess — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:24:53 +0000

very sad song, but she had an amazing voice.
good vid.
x

By: TuMira85

TuMira85 — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:18:40 +0000

wow. People speak in blockbuster movie quotes nowadays? sad world. sad sad sad.

By: YahWillDeliverUs

YahWillDeliverUs — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:07:40 +0000

what?? she sings with such passion adn heartfelt conviction… I know you mean well dear! But the effect of your comment had the negative effect. Do you realize that what she sang SHE LIVED? Having to worry when meeting with family whether you would see them the next day….or had to hear they have been LYNCHED or shot dead, or so badly beaten up they die from their wounds.. Are you serious? WOW… I am lost for words here.. it shows the forgetfullnes of people and the insincerity of humanbeings

By: TshaFromTWest

TshaFromTWest — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:42:45 +0000

What moves me is her solemn body language after she sang…