“Hard Times Blues” – Bessie Smith (1926) f/ Fletcher Henderson

Bessie gives men everywhere the hard truth:
“When your good woman is gone
You will see a hard time.
Don’t say a word – just listen!”

The right honorable Fletcher Henderson accompanies on the piano.

Recorded in New York City on October 25, 1926.
Released as Columbia 14179-D.

Credits:
Bessie Smith – vocals
Fletcher Henderson – piano