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Irma Thomas ( née Lee; born February 18, 1941) [1] [2] is an American singer from New Orleans. [3] . She is known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans". [2] Thomas is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but never experienced their level of commercial success. [2] .
Jan 5, 2012 · Written by Jerry Ragovoy (under the pseudonym of Norman Meade). First recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his Orchestra in 1963, it was covered (with additional lyrics by Jimmy Norman) by...
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Feb 16, 2022 · The singer Irma Thomas has long been known as the Soul Queen of New Orleans, a title that feels both richly deserved and far too provincial. Her songs never topped the Billboard pop...
Feb 10, 2024 · How Irma Thomas, a New Orleans R&B singer, reclaimed her 1964 track "Time Is on My Side" after The Rolling Stones covered it and made it their first US hit. Learn about the song's origins, controversies and legacy in this article by Garth Cartwright.
Irma Thomas, the legendary singer of "Time Is On My Side" and "Wish Someone Would Care", talks about her life, career and faith in this exclusive interview. Learn about her gospel roots, her relationship with the Rolling Stones, and her new documentary Irma: My Life In Music.
Aug 23, 2010 · For a voice that makes you sit up straight, look to Irma Thomas to deliver. The New Orleans native is 69, and she's been singing pretty much her whole life. "I can't remember when I didn't sing...
Mar 27, 2008 · Learn about the life and career of Irma Thomas, a legendary blues singer from New Orleans who recorded hits like "Wish Someone Would Care" and "Ruler of My Heart". Find out how she started singing, who wrote her songs, and how she survived Hurricane Katrina.
