Facebook Wall Photos Flair “Down Hearted Blues” Bessie Smith Logout Info Photos “Down Hearted Blues” Write something… I miss the old days singing live all the time and all the fans, but I’m planning a coming back. Share View photos of Bessie Smith Send Bessie a message I remember when you first started your career at the Moses Stokes Company in 1912. Then in 1915 we joined together in Fat Chappelle’s Rabbit’s Foot Minstrels. Poke message Well, I got you your fame. I was the one that handled your Columbia Records contract from 1923-1931. I boosted your success. When the contract ended you went with John Hammond. Information Bessie Smith is an American woman who loves to sing the blues. She has performed with Ma Rainey, Louis Armstrong and many more. I recorded with you one of your most famous songs, “Black Water Blues” in 1927 After you recorded “Cold in Hand Blues” in Jan.14, 1925 with me, your career and fame grew the most it ever had. My songs and I became famous because of me. I sang songs based on my emotions. When my husband, Earl Love died in 1922, I sang sad songs. My songs were successful because they were meaningful and true. Friends Fats Waller How are you and your son, Jack Gee doing, Bessie? I haven’t heard about him since you adopted him in 1929. Fletcher Henderson We are doing fine. I’m glad I got over my alcohol problem which started in 1929 after I separated with Jack Gee. I don’t wanna harm my child. James P. Johnson Louis Armstrong Ma Rainey Frank Walker

Facebook Wall Photos Flair “Down Hearted Blues” Bessie Smith Logout Bessie is known as the “Empress of the Blues” and is preparing her comeback. Wall Info Photos “Down Hearted Blues” Basic Information Sex: Female Birthday: April 15, 1894 Hometown: Chattanooga Relationship Status: Divorced View photos of Bessie Smith Send Bessie a message Poke message Personal Information Activities: Singing the blues, taking care of my son, writing songs Interests: Singing, performing, jazz music Favorite Movies: Dream girls, The Notebook, The Vow Favorite Music: Jazz, Soul, Blues Favorite TV Shows: Real Housewives of Chattanooga, live Baptist shows, Alcohol Rehab on TV Favorite Books: The Bible, Odyssey, Book of Positive Quotes Information Birthday: April 15, 1894 Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee Current City: Clarkedale, Mississippi Current Job: Song writing; preparing a comeback Contact Information Photos Address: 150-08 Carsdale Drive, Chattanooga TN, 37422 Phone Number: 1651-996-1655 Email Address: BessieSluvsblues@aol.com

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Down Hearted Blues By: Bessie Smith Gee, but it’s hard to love someone When that someone don’t love you I’m so disgusted, heartbroken, too I’ve got those down hearted blues Once I was crazy ‘bout a man He mistreated me all the time The next man I get has got To promise me he’ll be mine, all mine Trouble, trouble, I’ve had it all my days It seems that trouble’s going to follow me to my grave I ain’t never loved but three men in my life My Father, my brother and the man that wrecked my life It may be a week, it may be a month or two But the day you quit me honey, it’s coming home to you I got the world in a jug, the stopper’s in my hand I’m going to hold it until you didn’t come under my command