Helen Humes
From the age of 5, Helen Humes took her first piano and singing lessons. Later,
endowed with a powerful voice, she gradually established herself in local bands
and met a producer who offered her a recording session with pianist James P.
Johnson. This first recording experience was a success, but her singing career
had to wait, as her mother wanted her to finish her studies. So she had to wait
until the end of the '30s for a second chance. Count Basie discovered her in a
Cincinnati club, where she was singing with Al Sears, and offered her the chance
to succeed Billie Holiday in h...
They Raided the JointHelen Humes
Million Dollar SecretHelen Humes
I Would If I CouldHelen Humes
These Foolish ThingsHelen Humes and Helen Humes & the Muse All Stars
Jet Propelled PapaHelen Humes
My Handy ManHelen Humes
They Raided the JointHelen Humes
Today i sing the blues
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Million Dollar SecretHelen Humes
Let The Good Times Roll
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I Would If I CouldHelen Humes
Today i sing the blues
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These Foolish ThingsHelen Humes and Helen Humes & the Muse All Stars
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Jet Propelled PapaHelen Humes
Today i sing the blues
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My Handy ManHelen Humes
Let The Good Times Roll
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