Fragments of Noir

Wednesday, 5 November 2014

When the only sound on the empty street

Is the heavy tread of the heavy feet

Love for Sale

(Porter)

Billie Holiday

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Herman Leonard
Billie Holiday
1958

fragments of noir: 'It was one of those hot dry Santa Annas that come down thru the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge. ............ Red Wind- Raymond Chandler

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