Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas (b. February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula, Louisiana) whose only national chart hit in a 50 year career is 1963's "Wish Someone Would Care", is an enduring, Grammy winning, soul, gospel, rhythm and blues singer from New Orleans. Known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans", she is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but did not tour as relentlessly, and industry support and major commercial success eluded her for decades. Thomas, who once was told by execs at Atlantic in the late 60's that "she just didn't have it anymore" Read more on Last.fm
Irma Thomas has 7 songs that have been featured in movies like Animal, Butterfly on a Wheel, Double Jeopardy and Down by Law. What is your favorite song by Irma Thomas?
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