Why do so many depressed white chicks dig Billie Holliday?

Is it the heroine addiction?

For the same reason that stoned college girls like Dave Mattews.

yea she was loaded on drugs and alcohol, but about why do they dig her? i have no idea, its like why do people listen to country music? its all the same music and lyrics, just written with different notes.

no it's the prostitution.
something they can all identify with.

bacause she sings the blues!

The blues has nothing to do with color, you ignorant racist fool.

They know the real thing we they hear it.

Nobodies perfect. What makes you one to point out people's faults.

The important thing is to be respectful to other people. From all the stories I have heard of Billie Holliday, she was very kind. So, a heroine addict has more respect than you. Understand?

PS-You obviously don't "get" the music, so you should just keep your mouth shut about it. Don't you know how to have basic good manners? I'm sorry that you find it worth your time to post a question that offends a dead person. It shows your level of courage.

I had no idea that white girls suffering from depression were among the biggest fans of Billie Holiday - and- I couln't even hazard a guess as to why.

Billie admittedly was a not only a junkie and later an alcoholic, but uknown to many, was a working prostitute when she first started her singing career. That kind of life, would cause almost anyone to "sing the blues."

I do, however, think she was over-rated........a one octave voice and her almost depressing tempos, while consistant with her persona, are not the things that makes a great vocalist. Her delivery was different as compared to other jazz/blues singers....and...her quick departure from this earth are be considered a large part of her "iconic" image.