I have enough reseach on this song to write a short volume. It was wrote by a white man who wanted to give it to Billie but did not want to offend her. He finally did muster up the courage & the rest is history.
Cra4ford, I think your history teacher might have been mistaking. My understanding is Billie did NOT "hate it" she was truly thankful for the song. But it took a lot out of her and you are correct "she cried afterwards". Yes she did. I have read many articles that she cried a lot after singing it (I cry just hearing it).
Q Magazine, named "Strange Fruit" one of 10 songs that actually changed the world.
I have enough reseach on this song to write a short volume. It was wrote by a white man who wanted to give it to Billie but did not want to offend her. He finally did muster up the courage & the rest is history.
Cra4ford, I think your history teacher might have been mistaking. My understanding is Billie did NOT "hate it" she was truly thankful for the song. But it took a lot out of her and you are correct "she cried afterwards". Yes she did. I have read many articles that she cried a lot after singing it (I cry just hearing it).
Q Magazine, named "Strange Fruit" one of 10 songs that actually changed the world.
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