Southern trees bear a strange fruit
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root
Black bodies swinging in the Southern breeze
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees
Pastoral scene of the gallant South
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth
Scent of magnolias sweet and fresh
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh
Heres a fruit for the crows to pluck
For the rain to gather
For the wind to suck
For the sun to rot
For the tree to drop
Heres a strange and bitter crop
Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit (02:33)
Rare Live Footage of one of the firtst anti rascism songs ever.
I bought the DVD in a wee shop in Clydebank about 6 years ago. Not my favourite band but got it just to take in the feel of the Apollo again, great!
Author: GeezaBun
2
This was a BBC simulcast, on the TV and on Radio 1 in stereo. I had the audio recording for years then some lowlife stole it (along with the rest of my audio tapes).
Great to hear it again, Picture This is probably my favourite Blondie song.
Some of the songs from this concert have been released on various Blondie compilations but .......
COME ON CHRYSALIS RECORDS / BBC! Let's have the whole thing released on DVD!!!
Author: mailbox827
3
First time I've come across the any film of the concert. I was there, my first ever gig and only 12 years old. New Year's Eve and there's Debs in skintight leggings only a few yards from me! Gobsmacked, in lust , drooling, etc.. Happy New Year!! Haven't been the same since!
Author: markd3107
4
What's the name of the DVD? I'd really like to try if I can still buy it. Thanks
Author: wolvenmeisje
5
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Author: gussie5555
6
she was my 1st crush & then i also realised what a fantastic band they were, & released classic after classic top all round & DH,s voice is very strong ,pisses on madonna