Despite being a massive hit, the 1959 Barrett Strong/Berry Gordy song “MONEY (THAT’S WHAT I WANT)” featured “two white kids walking home from high school” who heard the music from Detroit’s Hitsville & asked to play along. They were never identified.

Bessie Smith Shirts & Empress of the Blues Merchandise

Vintage Bessie Smith T-Shirts Inspired by Classic Blues

Bessie Smith defined the sound of classic blues in the 1920s and 1930s. Our Bessie Smith shirts capture that powerful legacy with vintage-inspired designs for true blues fans. Celebrate the Empress of the Blues with us!

About Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith was the most influential female blues singer of her era, she earned the title “Empress of the Blues.” Her recordings shaped the sound of early blues and influenced generations of artists across jazz, blues, and rock.

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