Blues means what milk does ... by Alberta Hunter, an American Musician

Alberta Hunter Quotes

“Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed.”

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Alberta Hunter

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Name: Alberta Hunter

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Apr 1, 1895

Date of Death: Oct 17, 1984

Profession: Musician

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Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed.

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