Tablejockey, you should count yourself blessed to appreciate the music of "Billy Holiday"; not everyone can, she puts her heart and soul on display.
Some people THINK this music we love is "objectively good", but it's not; some hear it, and some don't. I understand this very well, and consider myself blessed to be able to hear the music.
Just as our rigs transform electricity into audio, those artists we idolize transform their life experiences into music; since sometime we have endured the same experiences, their music resonates with our soul; that makes the music that much more personal and enjoyable.
As far as I'm concerned, this has to be her best record, because it vibrates everything in me that can be resonated; every cut on this album is a short story that she tells so effectively. "Easy Livin" is livin with the one you love, and nothing can be easier; it's on this album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX7TA3ezjHc&list=RDRX7TA3ezjHc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45YPO2FyXVI
I like this last one; all she cares about is that he came home in one piece "Skip that lipstick"
Enjoy the music.