On this day in 1948, Robert Nighthawk recorded “My Sweet Lovin’ Woman” as Chess single #1484

On this day in 1956, after a three-year absence, Billie Holiday returned to the stage at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. The concert has been called one of the high points in music history.

Today’s show features music performed by Robert Nighthawk and Billie Holiday

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