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The classic blues sound of Bessie Smith was used by the early recording industry to present rural country blues to urban audiences, especially to white listeners. Smith, known for her smooth, sultry voice wrought with pain and emotion, is considered one of the greatest blues singers in history. This example is from the song “St. Louis Blues,” written by American composer and trumpet player W. C. Handy in 1914 and recorded by Smith in 1925.
"St. Louis Blues" performed by Bessie Smith, from The Riverside History of Classic Jazz (Cat.# Riverside RB-005) Riverside Records under master license to Fantasy, Inc. All rights reserved./Frank Driggs Collection/Archive Photos
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