I loved this woman, literally. I loved everything there was about Lena Horne. From her voice to her looks to her activism to beat back racism. She used her status and platform to speak out on the injustices of her people and to me, there's nothing better than that. And it was this song that she made her own. Stormy Weather was written for her and it showcased her vocal abilities perfectly. It was performed in the 1933 movie with the same name where Miss Horne played Selina Rogers. Miss Horne passed away three years ago yesterday, May 9th and she is still missed. I hope and pray her rest is eternally peaceful. Thank you Miss Horne for blessing the world with your grace and spirit. You will never be forgotten.
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