Esther Phillips
- Type: Vocalist
- Country: United States
- Born: December 23, 1935 in Galveston, Texas, United States
- Died: August 7, 1984 in Torrance, California, United States
- Active: 1949 - 1984
Biography
Esther Phillips (1935–1984) was an American R&B, jazz and blues singer from Galveston, Texas. Discovered by *Johnny Otis* as the teenage 'Little Esther', she topped the charts in 1950, overcame addiction to relaunch her career in the 1960s, and later found disco success with 'What a Diff'rence a Day Makes' (1975). Her smoky, soulful, behind-the-beat phrasing influenced generations of soul and jazz singers.
Genres
Esther Phillips Discography
- And I Love Him (1965) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- The Country Side of Esther Phillips (1966) - Album - rated 3.49/5
- From a Whisper to a Scream (1972) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- Black-Eyed Blues (1973) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- What a Diff'rence a Day Makes (1975) - Album - rated 3.73/5