 Esther Phillips in 1976. Image by Esther_Phillips_1976.jpg: UnknownUnknown
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Esther PhillipsEsther Phillips Esther Phillips American singer (1935–1984) "Little Esther" redirects here. For the American stand-up comedian, actress and podcast host, see Esther Povitsky. For Barbadian poet of the same name, see Esther Phillips (poet). Esther Phillips (born Esther Mae Washington;[1] December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984)[2] was an American singer, best known for her R&B vocals.[3] She rose to prominence in 1950, scoring several major R&B hits including "Double Crossing Blues" and "Mistrustin' Blues" under the moniker "Little Esther." In the 1960s, she achieved chart success with the country song "Release Me" and recorded in the pop, jazz, blues and soul genres. Phillips received four Grammy nominations, including for her album From a Whisper to a Scream in 1973,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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