Lady Day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Lady Day
1250–1300; Middle English oure lady day
Example Sentences
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When she began performing, she chose a stage name — her given name is Cassandra Monique Batie — that paid homage to Holiday’s sobriquet, the Lady Day.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2021
Now it’s time for Andra Day - a singer and actress perfectly named to play Lady Day - and she shines.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 23, 2021
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill Lanie Robertson’s musical bio-drama envisions one of jazz great Billie Holiday’s final performances; Deidrie Henry stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2019
Lady Day and John Coltrane A 1971 homage to two inspirational jazz figures, its lyric about seeking solace in the work of greats could have been penned about Scott-Heron himself.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 26, 2015
Lady Day sang with the soul of Negroes from the centuries of sorrow and oppression.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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