Bessie Blount Griffin was one of the Brilliant Black Sisters in American History that many have never heard of. She was highly respected in her field and had many accomplishments that America did not fully appreciate, but France and Belgium showed her much love.
If you like the music in our video, here’s a list of the songs and links to download from iTunes: (fyi, we are an affiliate to Apple Music and will receive a nominal fee for purchases – Thank You in advance for your support!)
Ballin’ the Jack
by James Reese Europe
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZplv2d_u44&t=37s
We could not find Mr. Reese’s version on Apple Music, but we did find one of his albums:
James Reese Europe’s
369th U.S. Infantry “Hell Fighters” Band (Remastered)
https://apple.co/3teub9w
Sixty Minute Man
by The Dominoes
https://apple.co/2O0oDiZ
Deed I Do by Lena Horne
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ1PB0LWrgM
We could not locate Lena Horne’s version on Apple Music, but we did find one of her albums:
Lena Horne’s Greatest Hits
https://apple.co/3avKo1I
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
by Lloyd Price
https://apple.co/3jf7yNB
Pretend
by Nat King Cole
https://apple.co/3r8VArF
Everyday People
by Sly & The Family Stone
https://apple.co/3pFrP1g
The Best of My Love
by The Emotions
https://apple.co/2MI3qJY
How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye
by Dionne Warwick & Luther Vandross
https://apple.co/3rfdpFE
Pretty Wings
by Maxwell
https://apple.co/3cxLn3J
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