Who sang and recorded “Downhearted Blues” in 1923?
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Composed by Alberta Hunter and Lovie Austin, blues singer Bessie Smith released the recorded single, “Downhearted Blues” in 1923. The recording sold 2 million copies and is recognized as a significant song of the era.
Who sang and recorded “Downhearted Blues” in 1923?
- B.B. King
- Bessie Smith
- Fanny Brice
- Louis Armstrong