Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith

Aliases: Bessie Smith & Her Band
Real name: Elizabeth Smith
Born: April 15, 1894
Died: September 26, 1937
Country: United States
IPI: 00075282565
Comments: Legendary classic blues singer known as "The Empress of the Blues"
Family: Jack Gee Husband

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Popular Originals

Back-Water Blues

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Released on Back-Water Blues (1927)

Covered by (51 artists)

Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl

Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl

Released on Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl (1931)

Covered by (73 artists)

You've Been a Good Ole Wagon

Dixie Flyer Blues

Released on Dixie Flyer Blues (1925)

Covered by (39 artists)

Gimme a Pigfoot

Gimme a Pigfoot

Released on Gimme a Pigfoot (1934)

Covered by (46 artists)

Popular Covers by Bessie Smith

Oh Daddy Blues

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Originally by Ethel Waters, Cordy Williams' Jazz Masters

Released on Baby Won't You Please Come Home Blues (1923)

Gulf Coast Blues

Down Hearted Blues

Originally by Monette Moore

Released on Down Hearted Blues (1923)

There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-Night

Alexander's Ragtime Band

Originally by (unknown)

Released on Alexander's Ragtime Band (1927)

The St. Louis Blues

Originally by Prince's Band

Released on Cold in Hand Blues (1925)