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25. Apr. 2024 · Irma Thomas remembers stillness falling over the Fair Grounds on May 7, 2006 as people turned to listen to her rehearse “Bridge Over Troubled Water” with Paul Simon. Construction workers, who were assembling stages for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, paused to listen, she told Verite News. “They didn’t hammer, they didn’t do ...
12. Feb. 2024 · Irma Thomas is known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans." In 2007, she won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album for "After the Rain," her first Grammy in a career spanning over 50 years. Irma got her start in 1960, with first single, " (You Can Have My Husband but Don't Mess with My Man)," reaching number 22 on the Billboard R&B chart.
IRMA THOMAS. The Soul Queen of New Orleans. "To some pop statisticians, she is considered a one hit wonder, but to a sizable following of rock and soul fans, she is simply a wonder - a woman with the sadly sweet voice of a fallen angel, who rose from poverty to become the Soul Queen of New Orleans". --Dawn Eden.
13. Nov. 2017 · Irma Thomas (shown performing in 2008) is known as the "sweet soul queen of New Orleans." Chris Graythen/Getty Images hide caption
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Irma Thomas. Irma Thomas has reigned as ‘The Soul Queen of New Orleans’ since the 1960s and remains not only a hometown favorite but also an international legend in the annals of rhythm & blues. Born Irma Lee in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, on February 18, 1941, she always loved to sing at home, in church, in school, in talent shows, and finally ...
1. Jan. 2009 · Listen to The Soul Queen of New Orleans: 50th Anniversary Celebration by Irma Thomas on Apple Music. Stream songs including “Got To Bring It With You”, “Let It Be Me” and more.
Irma Thomas – The Soul Queen of New Orleans captures the essence of Irma Thomas in story and song. This documentary film traces Irma’s humble beginnings from Ponchatoula, Louisiana all the way to her role as New Orleans Soul Queen Ambassador. Along with her greatest hits and her compelling biography, we’ll hear from some of music’s top artists and Irma herself.
