God Bless The Child (under the cover)
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[Blood, Sweat & Tears - God Bless The Child / 5:54] 
Domenico Ghirlandaio, Old Man and Child, Musée du Louvre (1490-1493)
"God Bless The Child" is arguably one of the most poignant and personal songs in Billie Holiday's repertoire. Written in 1941 with Arthur Herzog following a row with her mother, this song tells not only the story of despondency which was Billie's early life but also her hope in a child's strength to survive injustice.
You can therefore imagine that covering such a powerful song is no easy task but Dick Halligan's arrangement managed to conjure up its own wistfulness, with the help of David Clayton-Thomas's voice.
For those who'd like to re-listen to Billie's voice, it's available in the comments.
Domenico Ghirlandaio, Old Man and Child, Musée du Louvre (1490-1493)"God Bless The Child" is arguably one of the most poignant and personal songs in Billie Holiday's repertoire. Written in 1941 with Arthur Herzog following a row with her mother, this song tells not only the story of despondency which was Billie's early life but also her hope in a child's strength to survive injustice.
You can therefore imagine that covering such a powerful song is no easy task but Dick Halligan's arrangement managed to conjure up its own wistfulness, with the help of David Clayton-Thomas's voice.
For those who'd like to re-listen to Billie's voice, it's available in the comments.
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Billie Holiday - God Bless The Child / 2:57 from The Quintessential Billie Holiday Vol. 9 (recorded circa 1941)