Esther Phillips

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.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 23, 1935 (Galveston), Died August 7, 1984 (Torrance)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	84871	7/15/1953	If you want me	Esther Phillips	vocalist
Decca	84872	7/15/1953	Talkin' all out my head	Esther Phillips	vocalist
Decca	84873	7/15/1953	Sit down back	Esther Phillips	vocalist
Decca	84874	7/15/1953	He's a no good man	Esther Phillips	vocalist
Decca	85277	9/29/1953	Stop cryin'	Esther Phillips	vocalist
Decca	85278	9/29/1953	Please don't send me	Esther Phillips	vocalist

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Phillips, Esther," accessed November 8, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/337554.

Phillips, Esther. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 8, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/337554.

"Phillips, Esther." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 8 November 2024.