"If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all." ― Billie Holiday From Billie Holiday Singer Added on 1/31/2026 About Billie Holiday Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer recognized for her expressive vocal style and influential recordings. She became one of the most important vocalists in 20th-century popular music. Born: 1915-04-07 Died: 1959-07-17 View all quotes from Billie Holiday