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Prudence Johnson
Prudence Johnson sang with Fletcher Henderson's orchestra in the 1920s. Her version of 'Bye Bye Blackbird' became her most remembered recording. She worked...
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Prudence Johnson sang with Fletcher Henderson's orchestra in the 1920s. Her version of 'Bye Bye Blackbird' became her most remembered recording.
She worked with musicians like Coleman Hawkins and Rex Stewart during her time with Henderson. The song 'Bye Bye Blackbird' was written by Ray Henderson and Mort Dixon.
Johnson recorded other songs including 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and 'I Ain't Got Nobody'. Her singing drew from the gospel and blues traditions she grew up hearing.
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