Anita O’Day (1919-2006)
I usually write endless lines of text, but today I don’t feel like it.
Anita Belle Colton O’Day, one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, died today.
She was right up there with Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
A true legend.
And still, too many people don’t even know her name.
What a sad, sad day and what a terrible loss.
I’ll need lots of time to write up how much enjoyment I got out of her music and how important she was to me when it comes to discovering jazz. I’ll try to be finished by Christmas.
May she rest in peace.
Swing that heaven Ms O’Day, may your star shine bright.
HI,
I had the great honor to be a friend and helper of Anita’s in these last months and may I say, I am touched and grateful for your sentiment. She was a beautiful, adorable, and brilliant lady. I loved her too. Thank you so much. I know she would have appreciated your kindness and feeling.
Danny,
thanks for stopping by. Maybe you want to have a look again next week sometime. I’m writing up a very personal tribute to her. It’s difficult to write … you will understand when you read it. I hope to be finished with it within two or three days.
Danny, if you’re still around, I posted my tribute.
I enjoyed your words about Anita O’Day. I teach English and it warmed my heart to know you studied her lyrics so dilligently. It is a great way to learn a language, and from who better than beautiful, clever, wonderful Anita!
(Sorry for the delay)