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| Born in ], ] in 1942, '''Carla Thomas''' is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. At the age of 17, she recorded a duet with her father ], “Because I Love You,” which became a Southern hit and gave the Satellite label (later ]) its first real success. In 1961 she rose to national prominence with “Gee Whiz (Look in His Eyes),” which reached the Top Ten in both the R&B and Pop categories, becoming the first Memphis soul record to have an impact nationwide and insuring the success of the ] label. In the next ten years, she had 22 singles on the national charts, including “I’ll Bring It on Home to You” (an answer to ]’s “Bring It on Home to Me”), “Let Me Be Good to You,” and ]’ “B-A-B-Y.” She is well-known for her duets with ], particularly the recordings of the ] composition “Tramp” and the ]/ ] song “Knock on Wood.” In 1993 Carla Thomas received a Pioneer Award from the ]. | Born in ], ] in 1942, '''Carla Thomas''' is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. At the age of 17, she recorded a duet with her father ], “Because I Love You,” which became a Southern hit and gave the Satellite label (later ]) its first real success. In 1961 she rose to national prominence with “Gee Whiz (Look in His Eyes),” which reached the Top Ten in both the R&B and Pop categories, becoming the first Memphis soul record to have an impact nationwide and insuring the success of the ] label. In the next ten years, she had 22 singles on the national charts, including “I’ll Bring It on Home to You” (an answer to ]’s “Bring It on Home to Me”), “Let Me Be Good to You,” and ]’ “B-A-B-Y.” She is well-known for her duets with ], particularly the recordings of the ] composition “Tramp” and the ]/ ] song “Knock on Wood.” In 1993 Carla Thomas received a Pioneer Award from the ]. | ||
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Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1942, Carla Thomas is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. At the age of 17, she recorded a duet with her father Rufus Thomas, “Because I Love You,” which became a Southern hit and gave the Satellite label (later Stax) its first real success. In 1961 she rose to national prominence with “Gee Whiz (Look in His Eyes),” which reached the Top Ten in both the R&B and Pop categories, becoming the first Memphis soul record to have an impact nationwide and insuring the success of the Stax label. In the next ten years, she had 22 singles on the national charts, including “I’ll Bring It on Home to You” (an answer to Sam Cooke’s “Bring It on Home to Me”), “Let Me Be Good to You,” and Isaac Hayes’ “B-A-B-Y.” She is well-known for her duets with Otis Redding, particularly the recordings of the Lowell Fulson composition “Tramp” and the Steve Cropper/ Eddie Floyd song “Knock on Wood.” In 1993 Carla Thomas received a Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.