How Jazz Almost Wasn’t a Thing: The Dark History of Jazz

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
  • Hi friends, happy Thursday!
    Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today, we are going to talk about the incredible story of Jazz, how America fell in love with it, how the Federal Government wanted to destroy it and how the genre’s most famous name, Billie Holiday, became public enemy #1.
    I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more dark history.
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    Chapters:
    00:00 INTRO
    1:44 THE BIRTH OF JAZZ
    2:43 BUDDY BOLDEN
    8:50 THE GREAT MIGRATION
    11:07 COPS HATE JAZZ
    13:34 PROHIBITION AND AL CAPONE
    18:33 THE CABARET CARD SYSTEM
    20:21 HARRY ANSLINGER AND THE FBN
    27:52 BILLIE HOLIDAY
    30:35 STRANGE FRUIT
    35:36 GEORGE HUNTER WHITE
    37:33 BILLIE'S DEATH
    40:12 CONCLUSION
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    Dark History is an Audioboom Original.
    This podcast is Executive Produced by:
    Bailey Sarian, Kim Jacobs, Dunia McNeily 3Arts, Claire Turner, and Ed Simpson from Wheelhouse DNA
    Producer: Lexxi Kiven, Derrial Christon and Spencer Strasmore
    Research provided by: Romona Kivett
    Writers: Jed Bookout, Michael Oberst, Joey Scavuzzo, Kim Yaged
    I'm your host -- Bailey Sarian
    Historical Consultant: Eduardo Pagan
    Video Director: Trent Barboza and Eric Abell
    Shot By: Tafadzwa Nemarundwe
    Edited by: Jim Luci
    Production Management: Marissa Barrrientos
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  • @chelsibartlett1890
    @chelsibartlett1890 Před 2 lety +3882

    Idk what’s different about Bailey, she ALWAYS looks gorgeous, but she looks absolutely STUNNING in this video. Maybe it’s her hair being different? Idk but I’m loving it.

    • @MsCMoni
      @MsCMoni Před 2 lety +140

      Agreed! I think the different part in her hair. Along with her hairstyle and her makeup really brings attention to her stunning features😍

    • @kaylacrane511
      @kaylacrane511 Před 2 lety +31

      Seriously. Agree, so beautiful 🥰

    • @mothyhtx
      @mothyhtx Před 2 lety +50

      Her hair and makeup is different then usual

    • @leslienold7719
      @leslienold7719 Před 2 lety +44

      I think she's had some work done... eyebrow shape is different & jawline is more defined. She is very beautiful anyway - but yah.

    • @mandapants74
      @mandapants74 Před 2 lety +26

      I think the change of scenery and seeing her enrobed and in repose, lounging is giving a whole difference vibe than (without detracting from) the MM&M episodes on her channel. I love it!

  • @amybly1400
    @amybly1400 Před 2 lety +524

    I like the fact that she doesn't edit out all of her own goofs. She's so fun.

    • @constanceleah118
      @constanceleah118 Před 2 lety +15

      I feel like that's what makes her so completely and inarguably relatable.

    • @user-bh2fz5sf5e
      @user-bh2fz5sf5e Před 2 lety +15

      You guys know it's not just her anymore right? She has a whole company and team she works for now. Especially with these dark history eps. Haha para social relationships are crazy

    • @KimDrewTheLine
      @KimDrewTheLine Před 2 lety +7

      @@user-bh2fz5sf5e what do u mean? Ppl help edit the videos? Well duh...🙄 that's not new, or unique. I don't get your point...

    • @user-bh2fz5sf5e
      @user-bh2fz5sf5e Před 2 lety +9

      @@KimDrewTheLine I mean she works for a podcast company.. so it's not her deciding what cute little relatable things like "goofs" get left in the video. It's a conglomerate. She's great but let's not think she's the same Bailey filming and editing herself all alone in her room anymore.

    • @KimDrewTheLine
      @KimDrewTheLine Před 2 lety +4

      @@user-bh2fz5sf5e oh okay, I'm sorry, my original comment was rude, that was uncalled for...Thank you for the info ♡
      I did notice the credits at the end, I had written this comment before finishing the video, which one should never do! Lol.

  • @virginiasmith7203
    @virginiasmith7203 Před 2 lety +382

    Bailey, I'm so pleased you correctly credited Buddy Bolden as the "father" of jazz. I was friends with Don Marquis, who wrote the seminal book on Bolden, during his writing of the first edition, in the mid to late 70s. I even have a signed and dedicated copy of it. Your research is right on!!!

  • @Cinnamonst1x
    @Cinnamonst1x Před 2 lety +54

    I'm a jazz musician/singer... studied at Howard University and I must say Bailey... THIS WAS EXCELLENT!!!

  • @FrozenFlamingIce
    @FrozenFlamingIce Před 2 lety +367

    I'm a tour guide in New orleans, and I never hear anyone outside of my industry talk about Buddy! Thank you so much for covering him, and bringing light to his name. He is now buried in a local underground cemetery, where people pass by daily, completely unaware of what he did for music.

    • @mikelapine82
      @mikelapine82 Před 2 lety +18

      That's so sad. Is there a plaque near his grave?

  • @avaamps6162
    @avaamps6162 Před 2 lety +339

    As someone who's studying Jazz as my major, its so important to know about its true history and acknowledge its impact on music and culture today

    • @lynnefromthelake
      @lynnefromthelake Před 2 lety +8

      Love that you're studying Jazz. I would say "Rock On" but ya know.....! LOL

  • @lh1125
    @lh1125 Před 2 lety +500

    Billie deserved better, the way Black women have been attacked and unprotected throughout history is horrendous

    • @BlackMagicQueen25
      @BlackMagicQueen25 Před 2 lety +17

      I'm not sure if we are really safe today from ridicule. Hopefully history doesn't repeat itself but I'm not sure you know.

    • @lh1125
      @lh1125 Před 2 lety +11

      We aren’t, racism still exists today.

    • @Yungxxizzle
      @Yungxxizzle Před 2 lety +3

      @@BlackMagicQueen25 u know the barbs won’t let that happen

    • @DucatiWolf
      @DucatiWolf Před 2 lety +1

      Love Love 08 0

  • @karrionnsmith
    @karrionnsmith Před 2 lety +130

    Thank you for acknowledging Buddy Bolden. So many people don’t even murmur his name in regards to Jazz. New Orleans is my soulmate. Thank you Bailey 💜

  • @kennalew59
    @kennalew59 Před 2 lety +450

    Bailey: “which, if you’ve been paying attention, we’re on episode 24 now…”
    Me: *rewinds video a few seconds* *sits in amazement at the fact that I have no clue where those 24 weeks went*
    Time flies when your only joy in life is Bailey’s uploads 😂

  • @aprilshaye
    @aprilshaye Před 2 lety +1473

    Bailey has singlehandedly pulled me through this pandemic, love you 4ever queen

  • @harleygood4734
    @harleygood4734 Před 2 lety +584

    She’s gonna be so shocked to find out that there’s also a dark history to Kelloggs corn flakes

  • @JustHereForCats
    @JustHereForCats Před 2 lety +94

    I feel like the world learned about the trauma of Billie Holiday when her movie came out on Hulu. It’s aptly named “The United States vs Billie Holiday”…. Strange Fruit is one of the most prolific pieces of music to ever exist, and I feel like the civil rights movement would’ve suffered if Billie didn’t speak out in the best way she could.

  • @sn1perfromh3LL
    @sn1perfromh3LL Před 2 lety +548

    I love how she has found the style she wants with this. The couch and the robes and glam AHHH😍

    • @angellenamay
      @angellenamay Před 2 lety +3

      yes.I revere the satin robe again since Marc Rebillets Quarantine stream 💓

    • @littleingram9469
      @littleingram9469 Před 2 lety +1

      Really right rthat’s I love you so right rreally really

    • @Himaryous
      @Himaryous Před 2 lety +3

      I like it too. It's weird that despite us giving her so much support in the comments for her new approach, it's not being reflected in the views. :-( I'm not saying the change is the reason for it but it still surprises me.

    • @sharinettegonzalez23
      @sharinettegonzalez23 Před 2 lety

      @@Himaryous the views? Bailey get 1M in almost every one of her videos lol

    • @Himaryous
      @Himaryous Před 2 lety +1

      @@sharinettegonzalez23 I was hoping the views would go up after the change of format to be closer to the view she gets on MMM.

  • @TheSReaction
    @TheSReaction Před 2 lety +222

    They ruined Billie Holiday and definitely tried to do the same to Eartha Kitt who literally just spoke out against the war while invited to the White House (apparently, her remake made the First Lady cry 🙄). Josephine had to move to Paris to perform! It’s almost as if they hated Black women who were outspoken or strong, fearless.

    • @sdk0524
      @sdk0524 Před 2 lety +38

      Not almost! They did!

    • @TheSReaction
      @TheSReaction Před 2 lety +15

      Sherri K you know what? You are right because her career was never the same smh.

    • @sarahkekana7850
      @sarahkekana7850 Před 2 lety +20

      So... nothing's changed then?! Got it

    • @MegaBossmare
      @MegaBossmare Před 2 lety +3

      I watched a vid with Eartha Kitts daughter speaking of their lives together. Very interesting.

    • @TheSReaction
      @TheSReaction Před 2 lety +6

      Sarah Kekana not really. I mean…some things changed but a lot has remained the same, just in more insidious ways.

  • @kellysharum5971
    @kellysharum5971 Před 2 lety +33

    Going back further, Jazz music began by slaves in fields with field hollers. Which was a way for them to communicate. I took a Jazz history class in college and it was amazing!

    • @samthunders3611
      @samthunders3611 Před 2 lety +4

      That was really THE BLUES
      Not Jazz

    • @dulaneygibson2014
      @dulaneygibson2014 Před 2 lety +2

      @@samthunders3611 umm. No. That was jazz too. Blues is the roots of both

    • @samthunders3611
      @samthunders3611 Před 2 lety

      @@dulaneygibson2014 blues

    • @dulaneygibson2014
      @dulaneygibson2014 Před 2 lety

      @@samthunders3611 if you have been told by two people now that it was also jazz, with verifiable foundation for those statements such as 1. As I stated, The blues Is the foundational roots of jazz so therefore by deductive reasoning it’s both 2. This is being taught by historians who actually study the history…then why do you persist in the notion that your thoughts on this are still paramount to the factual info you’re being given? I always wonder about people who think that way. It’s so interesting to me.

    • @samthunders3611
      @samthunders3611 Před 2 lety +2

      @@dulaneygibson2014 I come from a musical family I'm a musician artist Almost all my friends are have almost been
      It's life experience and growing up within music
      Not taking a class someone taught
      I'm speaking from life experience knowledge and truth
      Blues was first really folk ceremonial music that became blues
      Jazz was later
      They did have instruments of metal o
      No.horns
      They made there own instruments
      Look up.African Scantius and get the CD
      One sounds just like Robert Johnson on a bamboo bow looking instrument with a few strings almost harp like but. The voice singing is pure early blues
      Your teachers weren't that experienced or wise
      They seem book learned like you
      That's often dismisable
      I'm done here.belive what you want
      I care not

  • @CharlieHorse4363
    @CharlieHorse4363 Před 2 lety +42

    "Harry was as resilient as he was racist" what a quote 😂😫

  • @katelyndenight1819
    @katelyndenight1819 Před 2 lety +575

    I just just aced my last final and I graduated COLLEGE!!! This is the best way to celebrate. Love you Bailey.

  • @HannahCrews
    @HannahCrews Před 2 lety +138

    I took a music history class in college, and MAN, that class gave me a new perspective on this country's (America) racist, unjust, unlawful past. Yikes man. Yikes.

    • @katiemechenbier4172
      @katiemechenbier4172 Před 2 lety +14

      For real pop culture tells an incredible story. Just looking at popular songs of the era you're examining and digging around them even a little bit gives a pretty accurate snapshot of the social political and economic climate of the times. You see it over and over in all kinds of art, but I think music especially has such power over our history.

    • @lynnefromthelake
      @lynnefromthelake Před 2 lety +2

      @@katiemechenbier4172 I think you nailed the historical significance that music plays in American History. It's not just Jazz, per se. Look at Ragtime, Blues and even Rock and Roll. One of my favorite examples of music and morality crashing headlong is Jerry Lee Lewis. I absolutely love him and he could have been Huge (capital H); he married his underage cousin (arguably the dumbest move ever in the history of music) and he was shut down. Talent or no, he busted his career.

  • @kayluv5926
    @kayluv5926 Před 2 lety +35

    Strange Fruit is one of the most emotional songs I ever felt. As a native of Louisiana I truly appreciate this video 💕 oh and your beautiful today! Happy Holidays Friend’!🙂

  • @raylynne5280
    @raylynne5280 Před 2 lety +168

    Bailey: "Jimmy did what snitches do."
    My brain: "got stitches?" 😂

  • @sonyaballard4922
    @sonyaballard4922 Před 2 lety +140

    When there are people that are obsessed with bringing down a certain race, you really see the nature of the devil come to the surface. Thank you for this story. I love jazz and Billie. There is a movie about what you talked with Billie, you should check it out.

  • @sakuraXhinataMix2
    @sakuraXhinataMix2 Před 2 lety +284

    Yt people get upset when they're not the center of something awesome. Just a common theme I've noticed.

    • @daniela.m.d7655
      @daniela.m.d7655 Před 2 lety +5

      Jup

    • @Yungxxizzle
      @Yungxxizzle Před 2 lety +11

      Still happens to this day

    • @chasesidora
      @chasesidora Před 2 lety +5

      Til this day!!!!!

    • @tiffanymarieelizabeth
      @tiffanymarieelizabeth Před 2 lety +15

      I’ve noticed that too. When people started saying black lives matter they got upset that they weren’t the center of attention anymore and tried with their all lives matter bs. I’m calling it bs because they don’t actually practice caring about all lives.

    • @ctravels3567
      @ctravels3567 Před 2 lety +1

      🤣😅🤣😅

  • @brianhellums595
    @brianhellums595 Před 2 lety +33

    “He was SUCH a surprise guest that even Fats didn’t know what was going on.”
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I love your colorful commentary! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @aliciah178
    @aliciah178 Před 2 lety +8

    My grandpa had an addiction to alcohol. And had to end up in rehab. He listened to jazz while coping with his withdrawals and after he became sober. He was addicted to Jazz music. And Billy Holiday. I have all of his music that he left behind after he died a few years ago. I once in awhile listen to it, to think of him.

  • @amnitystevers5067
    @amnitystevers5067 Před 2 lety +131

    There's a speakeasy in Floyd, VA. It's called Lush and is 20's themed. It's a lot of fun, just expensive lol.
    Bailey, you DEFINITELY should do an episode on prohibition. The reason why alcohol was being prohibited is definitely Dark History material!

    • @ramennoodlebabey6945
      @ramennoodlebabey6945 Před 2 lety +13

      and the fact that they literally poisoned industrial alcohol to be sure people didnt drink it and it killed a Lot of people

    • @olivesloan
      @olivesloan Před 2 lety +1

      I've been there a few times, cool little place!

    • @amnitystevers5067
      @amnitystevers5067 Před 2 lety

      @@olivesloan I agree! I work in floyd, but I haven't been to Lush in months lol

    • @efolinsky
      @efolinsky Před 2 lety +1

      There are plenty of speakeasy themed bars... But without prohibition they can't really be a speakeasy

  • @BirdLadySpeaks
    @BirdLadySpeaks Před 2 lety +267

    Great job, Bailey. Everyone who hasn’t heard strange fruit, needs to listen to it. Powerful song. 💛💛💛💛

    • @MzJenAtailia
      @MzJenAtailia Před 2 lety +8

      Gloomy Sunday is a close 2nd

    • @vilmarieruiz1955
      @vilmarieruiz1955 Před 2 lety +5

      I legit paused this video to research that song.

    • @lynnefromthelake
      @lynnefromthelake Před 2 lety +2

      Them There Eyes is a sentimental fave of mine. Not to mention Gimme a Pigfoot.....fun, fun song.

    • @adahproverbs3193
      @adahproverbs3193 Před 2 lety

      I heard it years ago in my high school art class she's right it's a powerful and I'm glad billy made it

  • @jazz4583
    @jazz4583 Před 2 lety +8

    Billie holiday is an icon! I have always loved her after discovering strange fruits at about 13 years old at school. Her voice is hypnotic and I'm so glad to hear her story told here. We never learned this much at school. We were played the song and had to find the rest out ourselves.

  • @yogalandawellnessyolandati7654

    Thank you for going into detail about Billie Holiday - her story is indicative of the problems of the time and not talked about enough. RIP Billie ❤

  • @hannahhickenlooper7877
    @hannahhickenlooper7877 Před 2 lety +69

    Bailey’s makeup looks so natural in this one. It brings out her natural beauty, and I’m living for it

  • @carlitah74
    @carlitah74 Před 2 lety +209

    I like all genres of music, but I definitely didn't know there was a dark history behind jazz. I'm ready to learn.

    • @ssarait1469
      @ssarait1469 Před 2 lety +15

      Any history involving black people is a dark history lol no pun intended fr I'm serious

    • @dimples53209
      @dimples53209 Před 2 lety

      @@ssarait1469 Unfortunately that is so true and still true today.

  • @natalieshepp641
    @natalieshepp641 Před 2 lety +27

    Thank you so much Bailey for acknowledging that jazz came from Black culture, and that we were the ones who started it, and it's Rich cultural background! I love how you have always stood up, in allyship and been honest about things that have happened with African americans. Much respect to you! ❤️❤️

  • @katherinelozada8916
    @katherinelozada8916 Před 2 lety +44

    So I’d love to hear you do a dark history on “ passing” I was def 35 years old when I learned about this. Where some members of the black community would pass as white to live their lives and go to school and work . I saw a movie called passing on Netflix . I’ve never heard anyone talk about it before .

  • @soulfoodsmama2980
    @soulfoodsmama2980 Před 2 lety +121

    Can we all take a moment to appreciate Bailey’s badass collection of robes? 🖤

  • @Nille0212
    @Nille0212 Před 2 lety +589

    It wasn't about Billie. It was about her performing Strange Fruit. That's it. That's all. The song made America look bad on a worldwide stage, and the Initial Clans (FBN, FBI, CIA, etc.) couldn't have that. Had she agreed to stop singing it, they would've left her alone and told her as much! She refused, and we know how it ended. It's (the reason behind her harrassment and arrests by the federal government) been told in several books and movies about her life. Another great installment of Dark History, Bailey! Thanks for telling the truth about American history because it's been so whitewashed that the truth's almost completely left out of what's taught nowadays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! 🎄🎄🎄🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

    • @martizacharias4064
      @martizacharias4064 Před 2 lety +8

      Facts

    • @meganbarton1187
      @meganbarton1187 Před 2 lety +47

      You really believe they would have left her alone if she stopped singing that song??? Not at all.

    • @mixedviews3536
      @mixedviews3536 Před 2 lety +2

      @@meganbarton1187 will you please elaborate?

    • @TecOneself
      @TecOneself Před 2 lety

      Thank you for the note, it makes me very happy to hear.

    • @bigbishop2012
      @bigbishop2012 Před 2 lety +72

      Even if Billie was to quit and flee into obscurity, Asslinger would've dedicated his soul to destroying Ms. Holiday. America hates young successful non-whites, especially if it's a woman.

  • @AM-sz6yq
    @AM-sz6yq Před 2 lety +5

    The Tuskegee experiment would be a topic worth discussing, also.

  • @alexist7772
    @alexist7772 Před 2 lety +7

    Imagine being kidnapped and being terrified for your life but when you get there, you realize you’re just performing and wonder why they didn’t just ask 😂 but at least he got paid🤣

  • @xThisThingHerex
    @xThisThingHerex Před 2 lety +42

    Strange fruit by Billie Holiday is a morbid and magical song.
    Thank you for covering these stories and not shying away from the racist stories that shaped history that others ignore.

  • @kristyhall1921
    @kristyhall1921 Před 2 lety +651

    I didn't think anything could top MurderMysteryMakeupMonday, but here you are surpassing the best content out there! Love continuing on this journey with you!

  • @aiko.55
    @aiko.55 Před 2 lety +6

    I am livid. I never knew how Billie Holiday died. Literally killed by racism.

  • @selectahhrecords
    @selectahhrecords Před 2 lety +1

    I’m a jazz singer, and I’ve been watching your MMM videos religiously for a couple years. It’s great to see you talking about my thing!

  • @jmooxdknox4565
    @jmooxdknox4565 Před 2 lety +77

    I am getting so angry for Billie holiday I paused this episode to listen to just music and I loved it. Especially “I’ll be Seeing You” it’s calming and melodic and relaxing. Billie deserved so much better.

    • @MommaSullens
      @MommaSullens Před 2 lety

      I listen to that song at least once a week. Played it at my parents funeral and plan to have it played at mine as well. (Plus “Let it Be” by the Beatles. Just cause that one’s also perfect.)

  • @prokritisaha7541
    @prokritisaha7541 Před 2 lety +55

    Living in a different time zone than Bailey seems like a problem sometimes 🥲🥲😂😂 I was just closing my youtube to go sleep and got the notification. Now here I am at 2 in the morning watching Bailey teaching history 😌😌❤❤

  • @nekotikiisowa8809
    @nekotikiisowa8809 Před 2 lety +8

    BILLIE !!! my favorite artist. I am so glad you acknowledged her in this video. I’m 22 and she is one of my favorite artists. My friends don’t understand my love for her music 🥲

  • @LolNotDarian
    @LolNotDarian Před 2 lety +19

    you should do an episode on the dark history behind “banana republic” and the eery similarities between it and how the US acquired Hawaii

  • @lynnefromthelake
    @lynnefromthelake Před 2 lety +178

    Billie was the f'in bomb. Period. JFK was an addict among others of that era. And musicians have been scapegoats since the dawn of time. Music has saved my life. Many times over. It makes me so sad, and probably makes Saint sad too, that Billie had to die the way she did. Though she gave birth (in a sense) to so many incredible female musicians. One of my favorites (of oh so many) is Etta James. If you don't know her music, check it out. One of the things about these women following Billie is, they also left this world without fanfare. Such a travesty. So always remember to support (tip, buy merch, etc.) the live performers you admire. Some of the greats of music have died penniless and could not even afford burial. I have known more than one. Music is the long line to the soul.

    • @Rox1SMF
      @Rox1SMF Před 2 lety +10

      My father was a jazz musician in the 1940s thru 70s. He died young... I didn't get nearly as many stories out of him as I'd have liked!

    • @lynnefromthelake
      @lynnefromthelake Před 2 lety +8

      @@Rox1SMF What a shame that your dad died young, I'm sorry. And that you didn't get all the stories that I'm sure he had. How exciting to me to have been embroiled in all that energy and ferocity of the clubs. Jazz begat blues, blues begat rock and roll; after that, it was all over but the cryin'! I raised a bluesman, who would play his harp in his carseat starting about the age of 2. He toured Europe a couple of times in his teens; came home and announced he was going into the Coast Guard. I told him he would be the most popular guy on the ship. LOL!

    • @MegaBossmare
      @MegaBossmare Před 2 lety +8

      Doesn't Etta sing "At Last"?

    • @Fogysoks4709
      @Fogysoks4709 Před 2 lety +3

      Sam Cooke, Eartha Kitt, mlk Jr,........

    • @user-bx8sj6qm3w
      @user-bx8sj6qm3w Před 2 lety

      Diamanda Galás is a Billie Holiday fan! She got influenced by her jazz songs.

  • @isabellareilly934
    @isabellareilly934 Před 2 lety +28

    I took jazz band in highschool and out teacher made a point to teach us about the true history of jazz, I’m very thankful he did cause I had and have a true love for jazz music and knowing the history makes the love for it even deeper

  • @mariewhoo7616
    @mariewhoo7616 Před 2 lety +9

    I wish I could have Bailey read everything to me. Her voice, personality, humor and dark humor being my favorite….. yep!

  • @irhffjjgj7846
    @irhffjjgj7846 Před 2 lety +9

    I love the fact you are not scared about the black and brown history I learn so much from you you tell it so well I really enjoy watching ur show and I dint think no one else could tell it the way you do. Thank you for teaching us so much our world history ❤.

  • @alicia379
    @alicia379 Před 2 lety +124

    ATTN EVERYONE: Go watch The United States Vs. Billie Holiday! It’s amazing, truly heartbreaking.

  • @K-Mariposa
    @K-Mariposa Před 2 lety +73

    Watching from Australia. Didn’t know Billie Holiday’s back story. What a hate filled, evil man to hound her till her death and to cause her very last days to be so unnecessary horrendous. Sigh. I will never comprehend it….
    Thanks for educating this educator.
    PS you look gorgeous sitting all relaxed and cross-legged on your sofa 😊

  • @elisatinsley5181
    @elisatinsley5181 Před 2 lety +3

    I truly didn't know this about jazz or Billie Holliday. Thank you bailey

  • @MrSeanb1993
    @MrSeanb1993 Před 2 lety +2

    I was fortunate enough in my undergrad to have an awesome music history professor. We did a whole unit on Jazz music (which normally would be lumped in with the rest of early 20th century experimental music). I remember learning about (and listening to) "Strange Fruit." The entire class was SILENT. She then told us that our homework was to find cultural parallels between when that piece was composed/performed and modern day. The sad truth is, when it comes down to it, we as a nation have not changed at all. All that to say that my professor then challenged us music majors to make the world better. She taught us that historically, musicians and artists have a lot more sway over society than we give ourselves credit for. We can make a difference. Thank you, Bailey, for sharing this particular dark history.

    • @user-bv6fh7nk8g6x
      @user-bv6fh7nk8g6x Před 2 lety

      Strange Fruit is one of the most beautiful yet saddest songs ever written. It makes me cry everytime I listen to it.

    • @bunk95
      @bunk95 Před 5 měsíci

      Are you a pro musician?

  • @alexbos305
    @alexbos305 Před 2 lety +87

    Perfect timing for my lunch break lol eating my rolled tacos in my car and watching dark history 😆

  • @s0lastsummer7
    @s0lastsummer7 Před 2 lety +64

    Music is one of those few UNIVERSAL languages which is why jazz took everyone by storm. They literally didn't know what to do when people of all colors and types were understanding each other, bonding through music, and supporting one another in their struggles. We are terrible at having nice things! 😂

    • @lynnefromthelake
      @lynnefromthelake Před 2 lety +2

      So true and music has continued to bond. I am a big Zydeco Music fan (speaking of New Orleans and Louisiana in general) and the history of the Cajun and Creole people is incredibly interesting.

  • @sarahcooper5272
    @sarahcooper5272 Před 2 lety +2

    I can't believe she died like that. The things some people are capable of are baffling. I don't think I'll ever wrap my head round that one. What a twisted man.

  • @SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove

    **people anjoying music and dancing without caring about their races**
    The goverment: *wait that is illegal!*

    • @circusofsix
      @circusofsix Před 2 lety

      definition of the last 100 years.

  • @daniellel230
    @daniellel230 Před 2 lety +22

    As a jazz musician I am truly interested in your take on this topic!!

  • @veggiebomb6636
    @veggiebomb6636 Před 2 lety +124

    I didn’t know a lot of that about Billie Holiday. Makes me so sad.
    Side note: The hair is 🔥🔥 today

    • @bella101408
      @bella101408 Před 2 lety +8

      Same. Honestly whenever I've heard about Billy it's always been about how amazing and talented of a singer she was. No one knows the dark side of her life. Bailey explained it pretty well.

    • @QueenofZamunda2023
      @QueenofZamunda2023 Před 2 lety +3

      @@bella101408 Its a lot my darling. Thank you for paying attention.

  • @Kmbrgss
    @Kmbrgss Před 2 lety +4

    At this point my collection of Bailey merch is as extensive as her research for these episodes and I'm not even mad about it. So glad I can support you, Queen! Enjoy your holiday time off, you deserve it!! 💜

  • @kelseyariel09
    @kelseyariel09 Před 2 lety +5

    I love you dude. Thank you for understanding opioid addiction and not shaming or being judgmental. It makes me respect you even more 💕

  • @niclogan
    @niclogan Před 2 lety +25

    History of Jazz was one of my favorite courses I took in college. Highly recommend.

  • @TaylorGessler
    @TaylorGessler Před 2 lety +55

    Petition for Bailey get a cat to star in these dark history episodes

    • @morganstarchild5359
      @morganstarchild5359 Před 2 lety

      Bailey Sarian well?? Cute kitty co-host!? 🥰🐈

    • @trishstrauss9457
      @trishstrauss9457 Před 2 lety +2

      You got my vote! But it has to be a black 🐈‍⬛

    • @DoeMeNeek
      @DoeMeNeek Před 2 lety

      Wait, but what will Joan say???

    • @MissAmeROCKana
      @MissAmeROCKana Před 2 lety +2

      @@DoeMeNeek forget Joan, what about Saint?!

    • @rebeccajovangreenberg3044
      @rebeccajovangreenberg3044 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MissAmeROCKana first if all Saint needs to be cozy in the couch. But whoa buddy. Joan deserves recognition.

  • @ehdub13
    @ehdub13 Před 2 lety +2

    FUN FACT: Al Capone escaped to Canada via the tunnels of Moose Jaw, in Saskatchewan. The whole place uses it as a marketing point, hotel is called Capone's Hideaway, murals of him all over, neat old gangster type cars used for decoration.

  • @tiaj8371
    @tiaj8371 Před 2 lety +20

    Definitely need a "27 Club" dark history

  • @giovannamenezes8350
    @giovannamenezes8350 Před 2 lety +211

    I clicked so fast like Bailey your constantly saving me from my never ending boredom ❤️
    ALSO YOUR HAIR LOOKS AMAZING!

    • @miss.conduct8083
      @miss.conduct8083 Před 2 lety

      Oh, for sure!💯 She looks supa-dupa fly today!🤩

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku Před 2 lety

      NO! NO! NO! Many people say I am sick in the head. NOOOO!!!! I don't believe them. But there are so many people commenting this stuff on my videos, that I have 1% doubt. So I have to ask you right now: Do you think I am sick in the head? Thanks for helping, my dear gi

  • @Thisissarah815
    @Thisissarah815 Před 2 lety +13

    Listening to Bailey is the best cure for my anxiety! I feel so much better after listening to her talk about history like it’s a story

  • @NavaeraGreenleaf88
    @NavaeraGreenleaf88 Před 2 lety +4

    I'm raging so much about Billie Holiday. That beautiful talented woman deserved so much better. This is is such an amazing Dark History ep

  • @atross07
    @atross07 Před 2 lety +6

    Apparently there’s a dark history about the creator of kwanaza. They tortured two Black
    women, beat them with an
    electrical chord, put
    detergent in their mouths. Would be cool to get a video on it

  • @jennylovesjoe1224
    @jennylovesjoe1224 Před 2 lety +85

    *Hi Bailey!! About to enjoy another Dark History (I'm a looong time fan!) 😘 Just wanted to say (regarding your last Monday MMM video), that I hope you enjoy your time off!! You have SO worked for and deserve it!! I hope you, Fernando and Saint all enjoy your holidays! I'll "see you" in January and thanks for this video and ALL that you do!! You're freaking amazing!! Continued support and love from a longtime fan in NY!!* 👑 💄 💅 ❤

    • @Shadele1969
      @Shadele1969 Před 2 lety +3

      I agree 💯💯💯💯
      Hope you have a happy holiday season as well 🖤

  • @andrebeaupre7945
    @andrebeaupre7945 Před 2 lety +329

    Bailey deserves her own Funko Pop figurine at this point. Elvira could never.

  • @Iywbdkr
    @Iywbdkr Před 2 lety +6

    Bailey has been slaying every story and absolutely fabulous. Thank you Bailey for highlighting the tragedy of the founders of jazz.

  • @ladygoosecaro4890
    @ladygoosecaro4890 Před 2 lety +5

    I've loved jazz for so long. Thank you for doing this. I've always found it difficult to get any real information until the last few years. Can you please do a dark history episode on the history of nursing? For example, a lot of women tried for witchcraft were actually what we would consider these days as nurses or midwives? It wasn't until Florence Nightingale that patients were fed, or even changed the bed linen between each person. Could you imagine? You have a huge nurse fan base, here in Australia at least. You definitely kept us all sane the last few years.

  • @bethwadeson9527
    @bethwadeson9527 Před 2 lety +33

    This was too interesting to me. I had an uncle and aunt who played jazz back probably about the thirties in New Orleans. He played sax and she was a singer. My mom always wanted to visit him there but was much younger than him and he would try to dissuade her from going there.
    I wonder if he had one of those cards.
    She died this year and had alot of memorabilia. I don't remember seeing one of the cards.
    The sad thing is, he killed himself in about 1960. His wife killed herself 2 years later and they had a son. My cousin Bobby who as it turned out was a phenomenal drummer.
    I was born in 61 and don't remember my aunt and uncle, but we grew up with their son. He was always there on holidays as my mom took him in as her own.
    It was a sad life for all but it always blew me away how talented they all were.. I think there was a story there that will never be found out.

  • @vanessastar7
    @vanessastar7 Před 2 lety +21

    I love my hometown! It has a lot of charm, magic, and dark history. New Orleans is its own world.

  • @carlotaestrada9869
    @carlotaestrada9869 Před 2 lety +2

    You told this story soooo awesome ! Love your personality and attitude when you say These Stories !! And funny at same time ,, You R such A gifted Story Teller !!💜

  • @AutiJF
    @AutiJF Před 2 lety +2

    I love how you cover topics that many of us want to know more about but nobody talks about!! Love you and your videos. Aspiring historian here!! ❤️

  • @olivia-ry1ns
    @olivia-ry1ns Před 2 lety +17

    It's crazy to think that we're not taught these things for a reason. We're not beyond racism. Thank u Bailey for educating me today!

  • @793lefty
    @793lefty Před 2 lety +18

    Yes! I'll miss you Bailey! Hope you have a fantastic replenishing winter break! I look forward to your return.

  • @muyo77
    @muyo77 Před 2 lety +1

    The intro to this reminded me to go listen to the actual podcast because I had no idea that there was an episode about the Zoot Suit Riots.

  • @mirheartsoju
    @mirheartsoju Před 2 lety +2

    Imagine Bailey as a history lecturer. A chaotic one at that. I'm always attending her dark history classes. Yay yay

  • @Jess-zf3ve
    @Jess-zf3ve Před 2 lety +30

    So crazy to hear about Billie Holiday’s life. My favorite songs by her are I’ll Look Around and I’ll be Seeing You 🥺❤️

    • @MarieM-ui4bu
      @MarieM-ui4bu Před 2 lety +6

      I started literally crying while hearing about her last days in the hospital, handcuffed and suffering... So painful to even know that.

    • @brownsuga10282
      @brownsuga10282 Před 2 lety +3

      You should check out AshleySaysSo, she did a video on Billie talking about her life and scandalous stuff

    • @Jess-zf3ve
      @Jess-zf3ve Před 2 lety +3

      @@brownsuga10282 just checked out her channel and I love the content!!! I’m definitely gonna binge all her videos thank you :)

    • @brownsuga10282
      @brownsuga10282 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Jess-zf3ve I love those videos too, the two about the Debarges are really heavy though.

    • @Jess-zf3ve
      @Jess-zf3ve Před 2 lety +2

      @@brownsuga10282 thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to her videos ❤️

  • @alexisjohnson8072
    @alexisjohnson8072 Před 2 lety +5

    Buddy Dropped the Early edition of F*** the police 😂 love it

  • @officialzaint
    @officialzaint Před 2 lety +4

    You should talk about Roberth Jhonson next, he was blues musician who sold his soul to the "devil" to become talented and be famous... Thank you so much for sharing this piece of history! - As a musician myself, I appreciate you sharing with your audience some music history :)) xoxo

  • @SterlingSMtr
    @SterlingSMtr Před 2 lety +7

    Love your videos!!
    Some people like to say- different cultures-music/art/food/clothing -are meant to be shared. And I do belive this. BUT! They should know the history and where things came from.
    Instead thinking somethings just came about in this time frame and slapping a new name on it.
    This is how in part we progress.

  • @cal8213
    @cal8213 Před 2 lety +9

    I was just WAITING for an episode about jazz. Jazz is my favorite genre and when I went to New Orleans I learned about the history of jazz. I love this😩

  • @mermaiddiyartist8119
    @mermaiddiyartist8119 Před 2 lety +21

    Thank you for talking about Billie Holiday and all the injustices she went through

  • @butterbeanqueen8148
    @butterbeanqueen8148 Před 2 lety +8

    Billie Holiday was so beautiful and had such a beautiful voice. She was treated so horribly. Rest In Peace.

    • @spnn4s106
      @spnn4s106 Před 2 lety

      It's like they wanted Billie to die. Shame on them!

  • @dianet1659
    @dianet1659 Před 2 lety +1

    Bailey your programs are improving (even the commercials). I loved your review of how Jazz you started and how Buddy played his Coronet over the police station.

  • @GenXfrom75
    @GenXfrom75 Před 2 lety +51

    Jazz is the inspiration for so much that we hear. Prince was heavily inspired by the genre, so much so that many of his best creations include horns and that jazz beat. It's a beautiful thing. 🎷🎺🎶🎵🎼

    • @TheDivaSpot101
      @TheDivaSpot101 Před 2 lety +5

      I love Prince 💜🎸🎶☔🕊

    • @GenXfrom75
      @GenXfrom75 Před 2 lety +3

      @@TheDivaSpot101 Oh yeah.... He's my favorite musician of all time. The best.

    • @TheDivaSpot101
      @TheDivaSpot101 Před 2 lety +3

      @@GenXfrom75 Mines too! 💜

    • @GenXfrom75
      @GenXfrom75 Před 2 lety +3

      @@TheDivaSpot101 Purple Sister! 💜💜💜

    • @TheDivaSpot101
      @TheDivaSpot101 Před 2 lety +3

      @@GenXfrom75 💜🙌🏽💜🙌🏽💜🙌🏽

  • @corachaos
    @corachaos Před 2 lety +18

    Oh my girl, jazz also inspired a whole generation of writers like Jack Kerouac and enlightened a generation.

  • @lonegundiva
    @lonegundiva Před 2 lety +3

    Living in New Orleans for a long time, I love Jazz. Louis Armstrong is the love of my life. ❤️ Why do people try to ruin the best things???

  • @jazminrodriguez8491
    @jazminrodriguez8491 Před 2 lety +5

    You have such charisma Bailey, and it’s obvious you truly enjoy this, and that’s what makes it different ❤️🌹

  • @torijohnson5582
    @torijohnson5582 Před 2 lety +16

    Thank you for lighting up my timeline with your beautiful face, Bailey! Me and my 7 month old daughter love you! (She gets the biggest smile on her face every time I put your videos on) ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @montanataylor9872
    @montanataylor9872 Před 2 lety +5

    You should do an episode about the dark history of different nursery rhymes. Also I absolutely love you

    • @BNetta99
      @BNetta99 Před 2 lety

      Nursery rhymes, too🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @montanataylor9872
      @montanataylor9872 Před 2 lety

      @@BNetta99 idk what that's supposed to mean

    • @BNetta99
      @BNetta99 Před 2 lety

      It means that I thought at the very least nursery rhymes would not have derived from a dark history.

  • @Willco5114
    @Willco5114 Před 2 lety +2

    I am a jazz fan and I can vouch for almost everything you talked about here. I enjoyed your discussion very much. Billie Holiday is still an icon.

    • @bunk95
      @bunk95 Před 5 měsíci

      ‘Stance of the Red Gator’

  • @PamK4
    @PamK4 Před 2 lety +2

    This episode was great. I love jazz, and even the only way my one dog would settle down was by listening to jazz in a blanket fort, so I passed my love for it down to my dog.

  • @msfortuknit
    @msfortuknit Před 2 lety +215

    This whitewashjng of history is so embarrassing. I love that you're doing these!!Thanks Bailey!❤

    • @dianesmith7208
      @dianesmith7208 Před 2 lety +4

      Are you aware that most of the washing was done by dems and Christians?

    • @msfortuknit
      @msfortuknit Před 2 lety +28

      @@dianesmith7208 I know that white historians have kept peoples of color down and continue to do so to this day. Our children STILL do not learn everything they need to in a correctly. Religion has always played a heavy hand in misshaping things to benefit whatever agenda said religion is pushing.

    • @moondust1992
      @moondust1992 Před 2 lety

      @@msfortuknit if you could, what would teach in history class, as in what are the most important topics to teach? you also must fit it within 240 hours as this is as much time kids from ages 11-16 get to learn history

    • @msfortuknit
      @msfortuknit Před 2 lety +15

      @@moondust1992 I would use a more culturally based research based approach. I know that teachers today have plates that are more than full and the curriculum that districts approve are often times more and more of the same ol' vs more culturally accurate occurrences. I know it can be challenging and can take a lot of time. However it can be done. My child was fortunate to have a teacher that did this and I live in a tiny Podunk town in the Midwest drowning in white privilege. It's fun to also engage the kiddos by challenging them to do the research and have them provide their sources. Prepares them for possible college and teaches them how to look for information. So cool that Baily has this platform and such cool conversations can be had!

    • @snowangel7635
      @snowangel7635 Před 2 lety

      @@moondust1992 This has nothing to do about whitewashing though. You don't need to whitewash to fit important topics in class

  • @lynd04
    @lynd04 Před 2 lety +11

    It’s mind blowing of all the things that they didn’t talk about in history! All the untold true stories!

  • @rachelmclachlan7776
    @rachelmclachlan7776 Před 2 lety

    I absolutely LOVE the kimonos Bailey has been wearing in these here lately😍😍😍 Especially the one here in this video!!

    • @rawfermews4186
      @rawfermews4186 Před 2 lety

      I don’t think this is a kimono… like at all

  • @kstafford3436
    @kstafford3436 Před 2 lety

    BAILEY THE WHOLE ENERGY AND NEW WAY OF YOUR VIDEOS IS EVERYTHING!!!! The couch I’m living for this!