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Gladys Bentley
voc, 1907-1960 US, Philadelphia
Singer / Musician of Blues and Jazz
Born : August 12, 1907 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Died : January 18, 1960 in Los Angeles, California. Gladys Bentley was an openly gay blues singer and pianist who performed at clubs in Harlem in the 1920s and early 30s, including the Clam House and the Ubangi Club. Dressed in her signature top hat and tuxedo, she would perform blues standards with her own raunchy lyrics.
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Worried Blues on From Gladys by Gladys Bentley Ground Hog Blues on From Gladys by Gladys Bentley How Much Can I Stand? on From Gladys by Gladys Bentley Wild Geese Blues on From Gladys by Gladys Bentley How Long How Long Blues on From Gladys by Gladys Bentley Red Beans and Rice on From Gladys by Gladys Bentley Big Gorilla Man on From Gladys by Gladys Bentley Moanful Wailin' Blues on From Gladys by Gladys Bentley Worried Blues on Really the Blues?: A Blues History, Vol. 1 by Various Artists, James Reese Europe & Paul Whiteman Worried Blues on Roots 'N' Blues/The Retrospective 1925-1950 by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 2: May 1925 To June 1926 / Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order 1928/1929 | Maggie Jones, Gladys Bentley | 1995 | Compil. |
| Bertha | Bertha "Chippie" Hill & Gladys Bentley | 1972 | Compil. |
| How Long-How Long Blues / Moanful Wailin' Blues | Gladys Bentley | 1928 | Album |
| The Complete Blues Sessions | Gladys Bentley & Mary Dixon | Compil. |
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