BESSIE SMITH: Empress of the Blues, 1923 to 1931

One of the biggest female attractions on the vaudeville circuit, this double-sided vinyl features 13 magnificent performances and highlights exactly why we still fondly refer to her as "The Empress of the Blues." Songs include I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle; After You've Gone; Down Hearted Blues; Careless Love Blues; and more.