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Old 12-03-2009, 06:59 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by VeggieLover View Post
Strange fruit is one of the first songs i heard and it definitely got me hooked fast.
That's what Billie said about heroin and alcohol.
Seriously, I believe her addictions influenced her sound and style (both of which I love) - of course she had great natural abilities as well. A truly captivating artist and rare talent who was the best of her time.
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