Therefore, she continued to perform and managed to make a historical and cultural impact on the country with her love for her music and her drive to get to her success. To boost her career, in 1929 she performed in a short movie called St. Louis Blues which was the only film ever made that showed Smith singing the blues. In fact, Friedwald asserts, “Smith faced tough times but never quite reached bottom” (Friedwald 40). She proved to herself and to the entire world that she possessed the power to succeed until her death in 1937, which was caused by a car crash.

Bessie Smith as an influence

Bessie influenced blues singers and fought social ideas. She brought a new unique way of singing and made music that touched all kinds of people. Her story is still an inspiration to those who are struggling, that they can use what they are best at and become something great. Bessie Smith is an influence on music, society, and women. She started from the bottom and became the most praised and most successful blues and jazz