You know, everyone has the impression that Jagger and the Stones are responsible for this great song, and they couldn’t be more wrong.
This lady was the ground breaker, but not of the right skin colour to make it to the airwaves.
The incredible Irma Thomas – all these 40+ years later – hits it as she did when it was a new song.
Who knows, if Jagger had given her credit each and every time he sang this song, it may be given Irma some well deserved international exposure. But, that wasn’t his style.
So here she is, with a great band and Allen Toussaint on Piano at Madison Square Garden performing at a benefit for those displaced by Katrina and Rita.
Listen to her voice and enjoy – crank up the speaker volume - and think of what you’ve been missing all these years.
More on the NOLA trip when I get a chance to settle down, recall, review, and can offer photos to back up what is written.
And so it goes.
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Oh. My. God! Irma looks great. Almost as good as her voice quality. I had not seen this but I plan to get a copy of this concert on DVD.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read you take on this visit to the Crescent City that I miss so much.
This whole event has to be one for the history books.
Well, whatever...
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Is Allen Toussaint Gay? I've heard rumors for years.
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