Ann Peebles

Ann Peebles
Born: Apr 27, 1947 in St. Louis, MO
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Genre: R&B
Styles: Soul, Urban, Memphis Soul, Pop-Soul, Contemporary Blues
Biography: A diminutive singer with a powerful voice and an even stronger attitude, Ann Peebles was one of the artists who defined Willie Mitchell's legendary Memphis soul label Hi Records, along with Al Green and, later, O.V. Wright. Easily the best female singer in the Hi stable, Peebles ranked among the finest ...Read full biography
Straight from the Heart
Released: 1972
Label: The Right Stuff
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A lean, tough set that was not only a triumph for Peebles, but illustrated how the Hi label had surpassed its crosstown Stax rival for quality Memphis soul in the early '70s. The guitars are spare, funky, ...Read full review
Part Time Love
Released: 1971
Label: The Right Stuff
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The title track was a masterpiece, and everything else on this dynamic early '70s soul session is a jewel. Ann Peebles may have been the most overlooked great soul singer, male or female, who emerged in ...Read full review
More Ann Peebles albums: Main Albums (14), Compilations (18)
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