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Esther Phillips (born Esther Mae Jones; 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". 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 a Grammy nomination for her single "Home Is Where the Hatred Is" in 1973 and her disco recording of "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" 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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The Dominoes Collection 1951-57 [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Sixty Minute Man | 2:30 |
A Soul Chronology, Vol. 1: 1927-1951 [2013]
Song | Duration |
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I'll Be There | 3:00 |
Drunk: 100 Smashed Hits [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Aged & Mellow Blues | 2:44 |
Heart to Heart [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Aged and Mellow Blues | 2:47 |
The Henry Glover Story, Vol. 1: 1947-1951 [2012]
Song | Duration |
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I'll Be There | 2:59 |
The Early Hits 1949-54 [2010]
Song | Duration |
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I'll Be There | 3:02 |
Aged and Mellow Blues | 2:46 |
I Paid My Dues [2006]
Song | Duration |
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I'll Be There | 3:05 |
Aged and Mellow Blues | 2:48 |
Hound Dog | 2:33 |
Rhythm & Booze: 25 Shots of Vintage R&B [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Aged & Mellow Blues | 2:45 |
The Best of Little Esther [2005]
Song | Duration |
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I'll Be There | 3:03 |
Dealing with the Devil: 25 Essential Blues Masters [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Aged and Mellow Blues | 2:46 |
1951-1952 [2003]
Song | Duration |
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I'll Be There | 3:03 |
Midnight at the Barrelhouse [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Aged and Mellow Blues | 2:46 |
Blues & Soul Sessions [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Aged and Mellow Blues | 2:46 |
Lady Sings the Blues [EMI] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Aged and Mellow Blues | 2:45 |
Better Beware [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Aged and Mellow Blues | 2:45 |
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