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Esther Phillips

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American singer (1935-1984)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1935 to 1984 · aged 48
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Esther Phillips was an American singer, best known for her R&B vocals. " In the 1960s, she achieved chart success with the country song "Release Me" and recorded in the pop, jazz, blues and soul genres.

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Esther Phillips 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." 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, as well as for the album that featured her disco recording of "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes," which was a major hit in 1975. She died from liver and kidney failure due to long-term drug abuse in 1984.

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United States
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Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
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deceased
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Lived 1935 to 1984 · aged 48
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