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Esther Phillips (born Esther Mae Washington; December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984) was an American singer, best known for her R&B vocals. She rose to prominence in 1950, scoring several major R&B hits including " Double Crossing Blues " and " Mistrustin' Blues " under the moniker "Little Esther".
Esther Phillips, began her career as an astounding 13-year-old prodigy, singing very adult, saucy blues with the legendary Johnny Otis revue in Los Angeles. Hers was a life filled with both triumphs and tragedy, cut short by the effects of heroin addiction, but less than a year before her death famed critic Leonard Feather hailed her as “the ...
Aug 8, 1984 · The blues singer Esther Phillips, who got her start with Johnny Otis and was acknowledged by the Beatles as a major innovator of rock, died today in U.C.L.A.-Harbor Medical Center in Torrance,...
Whether billed as teen rhythm-and-blues sensation Little Esther or as a crossover pop, country, or soul artist, Esther Phillips created an impressive body of memorable music during the course of her troubled life.
Apr 21, 2009 · Esther Phillips - And I Love Him. RemyMartin. 3.92K subscribers. Subscribed. 14K. 1.6M views 15 years ago.
Esther Phillips was an American soul and rhythm & blues singer (December 23, 1935, Galveston, Texas - August 7, 1984 in Carson, California). She was an influence on many other artists including Aretha Franklin.
Phillips, Esther (1935–1984)American rhythm and blues singer who had a number of hits in 1950 with Johnny Otis and his band. Name variations: Little Esther Phillips. Born Esther Mae Jones in Galveston, Texas, on December 23, 1935; died in Carson, California, on August 7, 1984.
