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Article: Lena Horne records new album, 'Being Myself.'(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
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- Jet
- Article date:
- June 15, 1998
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Lena Horne is still going strong after more than 60 years in show business and recently released a new album, Being Myself.
The new hit album showcases the legendary star at the top of her game.
"Being Myself represents who I am today," she says. "I think that this is one of the better recordings I have made. There is a good feeling in the music."
During an appearance on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," Ms. Home, who turns 81 on June 30, discussed the album and revealed the advice she received early on in her career from jazz great Billie Holiday, and also told why firefighters are her favorite heroes.
She remembered being asked by ...