"Shrimp Boats ""Shrimp Boats"" was a popular song in the 1950s. It was written by Paul Mason Howard and Paul Weston and published in 1951. Charting versions were recorded by Jo Stafford (Weston's wife) and Dolores Gray. It was also recorded by Claude Gray (a country music singer) in 1963, and by Pete Fountain, Abdullah Ibrahim, The Orioles, and Buddy Tate. It's not known if Claude and Dolores were related. There was also an episode of ""Ozzie and Harriet"", around 1952, in which Ricky Nelson sang a parody of ""Shrimp Boats"". The recording by Jo Stafford was made in July,"
"Jo Stafford Jo Elizabeth Stafford (November 12, 1917July 16, 2008) was an American traditional pop music singer and occasional actress, whose career spanned five decades from the late 1930s to the early 1980s. Admired for the purity of her voice, she originally underwent classical training to become an opera singer before following a career in popular music, and by 1955 had achieved more worldwide record sales than any other female artist. Her 1952 song ""You Belong to Me"" topped the charts in the United States and United Kingdom, the record becoming the first by a female artist to reach number"
"unable to read the cue cards without her glasses), and the bright studio lights caused her discomfort. Jo Stafford Jo Elizabeth Stafford (November 12, 1917July 16, 2008) was an American traditional pop music singer and occasional actress, whose career spanned five decades from the late 1930s to the early 1980s. Admired for the purity of her voice, she originally underwent classical training to become an opera singer before following a career in popular music, and by 1955 had achieved more worldwide record sales than any other female artist. Her 1952 song ""You Belong to Me"" topped the charts in the"
"to her deteriorating health. Bass survived breast cancer, a series of strokes beginning in 2005, and also had a leg amputated. On December 26, 2012, she died at a St. Louis hospital from complications of a heart attack suffered earlier in the month; she was 72. Fontella Bass Fontella Marie Bass (July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter best known for her 1965 hit, ""Rescue Me."" Fontella Bass was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of gospel singer Martha Bass (a member of the Clara Ward Singers). She was the"
"years living, acting and singing in Europe, where she met music producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. Summer returned to the United States in 1975 after the commercial success of the song ""Love to Love You Baby"", which was followed by a string of other hits, such as ""I Feel Love"", ""Last Dance"", ""MacArthur Park"", ""Heaven Knows"", ""Hot Stuff"", ""Bad Girls"", ""Dim All the Lights"", ""No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"" (duet with Barbra Streisand) and ""On the Radio"". She became known as the Queen of Disco, while her music gained a global following. Summer died on May 17, 2012,"
"Phillips while touring extensively until the early 1970s when she relocated to Miami Beach to become a co-partner in Turnberry Isle, a lucrative mixed-use luxury condominium resort. She was extremely successful as a businesswoman. Her yacht, ""Monkey Business"", was the boat upon which Gary Hart was photographed with Donna Rice, ending the former's presidential ambitions. She died of lung cancer in Miami, April 11, 1998. A comprehensive CD collection of her recordings was released in 2013 by Jasmine Records Lillian Briggs Lillian Briggs (born Lillian Biggs, June 3, 1932April 11, 1998) was an American rock 'n roll performer and musician."
"in Pleasantview Tennessee. Her friend Jane Van Zant was also there. Billingsley also made many television and radio appearances, appeared in several movies and DVDs, and traveled extensively. Her final CD was titled ""I Will Obey"". Billingsley lived with her husband, Tim, and her daughter, Destiny, in Cullman, Alabama where they attended Spirit Life Church. Her son, Justin, is in the US Navy. Billingsley died in Cullman on June 24, 2010 after a battle with cancer at the age of 58. JoJo Billingsley Deborah Jo Billingsley (May 28, 1952 – June 24, 2010) was an American singer, soloist, songwriter and"
"Sam Phillips (musician) Sam Phillips (born Leslie Ann Phillips January 28, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter. She began her career in the contemporary Christian music industry but, uncomfortable with that image and industry, she re-branded herself as ""Sam""—transitioning into the mainstream market after meeting producer T Bone Burnett. Her albums include the critically acclaimed ""Martinis & Bikinis"" in 1994. She has also composed scores for the television shows ""Gilmore Girls"" and ""Bunheads"". Phillips was born in Glendale, California, the second of three children, and has a brother and a sister. She began her musical career in the early 1980s, singing"
"on January 22, 2007, at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. Brown is buried at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake City, Virginia. Ruth Brown Ruth Alston Brown (née Weston, January 12, 1928 – November 17, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and actress, sometimes known as the ""Queen of R&B"". She was noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit songs for Atlantic Records in the 1950s, such as ""So Long"", ""Teardrops from My Eyes"" and ""(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean"". For these contributions, Atlantic became known as ""the house that Ruth"
"Soulshock was married to Brownstone member Charmayne 'Maxee' Maxwell up until her death in 2015. Tracie Spencer Tracie Monique Spencer (born July 12, 1976) is an American singer–songwriter, actress, and model. Spencer is best known for her R&B and pop singles during the late–1980s through the 1990s such as; ""Symptoms of True Love"" (1988), ""This House"" (1990), ""Tender Kisses"" (1991) and ""It's All About You (Not About Me)"" (1999). A Waterloo native, Spencer's first claim to fame was when she participated on the CBS talent competition television show ""Star Search""; winning the junior vocalist competition in 1987. Following her win"
"Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul (sometimes labelled as blue-eyed soul and neo soul), rhythm and blues, and jazz. Winehouse's debut album, ""Frank"" (2003), was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her follow-up album, ""Back to Black"" (2006), led to five 2008 Grammy Awards, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night, and made her"
"was in the vehicle and survived the collision. Lopes' funeral was held at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia, on May 2, 2002. Thousands of people attended. Engraved upon her casket were the lyrics to her portion of ""Waterfalls"", stating ""Dreams are hopeless aspirations, in hopes of coming true, believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you."" Gospel Duo Mary Mary sang their song ""Shackles (Praise You)"" at the funeral. Lopes was buried at Hillandale Memorial Gardens in Lithonia. In a statement to MTV, producer Jermaine Dupri remembered Lopes: ""She was determined to be something"
"Perri ""Pebbles"" Reid Perri Arlette Reid (née McKissack; August 29, 1964), professionally known by her former stage name, Pebbles, is an American singer-songwriter, businesswoman, producer and music executive. Reid is perhaps best known for her hit songs during the late 1980s and early 1990s such as ""Girlfriend"" (1987), ""Mercedes Boy"" (1988) and ""Giving You the Benefit"" (1990). In addition to a recording career, Reid created the contemporary R&B group TLC. Reid is currently an Atlanta-based minister, known as ""Sister Perri"". Reid was born Perri Arlette McKissack on August 29, 1964, one of four siblings to two African-American parents. Reid's parents"
"made a special appearance in the film """" as herself. Some of her music was also featured on the . Her ""Live"" album (2008) featured many of her hits as well as a cover of ""Piece of My Heart"". Phoebe Snow suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on January 19, 2010 and slipped into a coma, enduring bouts of blood clots, pneumonia and congestive heart failure. She died on April 26, 2011 at age 60 in Edison, New Jersey. Phoebe Snow Phoebe Snow (born Phoebe Ann Laub; July 17, 1950 – April 26, 2011) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best"
"Melanie Thornton Melanie Janene Thornton (May 13, 1967 – November 24, 2001) was an American pop singer who found fame in Europe during the 1990s. She is mostly known around the world as the face and voice behind the Eurodance band La Bouche. Her most notable singles ""Be My Lover"" and ""Sweet Dreams"" were released under the name of La Bouche between 1994 and 1999. She also had a moderately successful solo career in Germany before her death. Her solo hits include ""Love How You Love Me"", ""Heartbeat"" and ""Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)"". On the night of November 24,"
"Lee Morse Lena Corinne ""Lee"" Morse (November 30, 1897 – December 16, 1954) was an American jazz and blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress. Morse's greatest popularity was in the 1920s and early 1930s as a torch singer, although her career began around 1917 and continued until her death in 1954. Morse was known for her strong, deep singing voice and vocal range, which often belied her petite frame. She possessed a contralto vocal range, and one of her trademarks was her unique style of yodeling. Recording over 200 songs over her career, Morse was one of the most recorded female"
"tributes were later taken down, the subway system's operator, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, erected temporary black-and-white stickers with the word ""Respect"" next to the ""Franklin"" name signs in each station. During the American Music Awards on October 9, 2018, the show was closed by bringing Gladys Knight, Donnie McClurkin, Ledisi, Cece Winans, and Mary Mary together to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin. The ""all-star"" group performed gospel songs, including renditions from Franklin's 1972 album, ""Amazing Grace"". Studio albums Aretha Franklin Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, civil rights activist, actress, and pianist. Franklin"
"preacher Billy Graham on his ""crusades"". Waters died on September 1, 1977, aged 80, from uterine cancer, kidney failure, and other ailments, in Chatsworth, California. Waters is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale). Ethel Waters Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts, but she began her career in the 1920s singing blues. Waters notable recordings include ""Dinah"", ""Stormy Weather"", ""Taking a Chance on Love"", ""Heat Wave"", ""Supper Time"", ""Am I Blue?"", ""Cabin in the Sky"", ""I'm"
"and lived in the mountains of New Mexico. However, this was short lived. Sometime in 2015-16, she moved back into Chicago to live out the rest of her days with two of her grandchildren and one of her first children. She died on July 4, 2018 at 73. Jim Post was born October 28, 1939, in Houston, Texas. He had previously performed with the folk group the Rum Runners. He went on to record solo albums for labels such as Flying Fish Records and Fantasy Records. Jim, inspired by a New York City love-in, wrote the duo's only significant hit"
"Fisher, Perry Como, and Patti Page, who had dominated the first half of the decade, found their access to the pop charts significantly curtailed by the decade's end. However, new Pop vocalists continued to rise to prominence throughout the decade, many of whom started out singing Rock 'n' Roll. These include: Pat Boone (""Don't Forbid Me,"" ""April Love,"" ""Love Letters in the Sand""), Connie Francis (""Who's Sorry Now,"" ""Among My Souvenirs,"" ""My Happiness""), Gogi Grant (""Suddenly There's a Valley,"" ""The Wayward Wind""), Bobby Darin (""Dream Lover,"" ""Beyond the Sea,"" ""Mack the Knife""), and Andy Williams (""Canadian Sunset,"" ""Butterfly,"" ""Hawaiian Wedding"
"to sell-out audiences of 10,000 at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam. Ria Brieffies was diagnosed with lung cancer in November 2008, and died on 20 July 2009, aged 52. Ria Brieffies Maria Petronella ""Ria"" Brieffies (February 23, 1957 - July 20, 2009) was a Dutch singer, best known as a member of 1980s girl group ""Dolly Dots"". After leaving school, Brieffies trained as a medical assistant. In her spare time she sang in various bands, including the VIPs. In 1979 she joined the newly formed girl group Dolly Dots, who went on to become one of the most popular groups"
"compilation ""Greatest Hits"" has been released. Melanie Thornton Melanie Janene Thornton (May 13, 1967 – November 24, 2001) was an American pop singer who found fame in Europe during the 1990s. She is mostly known around the world as the face and voice behind the Eurodance band La Bouche. Her most notable singles ""Be My Lover"" and ""Sweet Dreams"" were released under the name of La Bouche between 1994 and 1999. She also had a moderately successful solo career in Germany before her death. Her solo hits include ""Love How You Love Me"", ""Heartbeat"" and ""Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)""."
"Bromfield. The film is accompanied by ""An Intimate Evening in London,"" footage of a show Winehouse gave at Riverside Studios, London in 2008. Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul (sometimes labelled as blue-eyed soul and neo soul), rhythm and blues, and jazz. Winehouse's debut album, ""Frank"" (2003), was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her follow-up album, ""Back to Black"" (2006), led to"
"Carly Simon Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. She first rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records; her 13 Top 40 U.S. hits include ""Anticipation"" (No. 13), ""You Belong To Me"" (No. 6), ""Coming Around Again"" (No. 18), and her four Gold certified singles ""Jesse"" (No. 11), ""Mockingbird"" (No. 5, a duet with James Taylor), ""You're So Vain"" (No. 1), and ""Nobody Does It Better"" (No. 2) from the 1977 James Bond film, ""The Spy Who Loved Me"". After a brief stint with her sister Lucy"
"like ""Say My Name"" in 2000), Kelly Rowland (4 #1 hits like Dilemma in 2002), Kelly Clarkson (3 #1 hits like ""A Moment Like This"" in 2002), rock and roll pioneer Roy Orbison (d.1988) (2 #1 hits like ""Oh, Pretty Woman"" in 1964), country singer Kenny Rogers (2 #1s like ""Islands in the Stream"" in 1983), Christopher Cross (2 #1s like ""Sailing"" in 1980), The Crickets (w/Buddy Holly (d.1959), ""That'll Be the Day"" in 1957), B.J. Thomas (""Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"" in 1970), Janis Joplin (d.1970) (""Me and Bobby McGee"" in 1971, she attended the University of Texas),"
"Alexis Cohen Alexis Cohen (October 17, 1983 – July 25, 2009) was a reality TV show contestant and singer, best known for her appearances on ""American Idol"" where she compared her singing style to vocalists such as Grace Slick, Janis Joplin and Pat Benatar. She was known as ""Glitter Girl"" in the press. In 2009, she died in a hit and run car crash in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Daniel Bark, aged 27, was later arrested and indicted for drunk and reckless driving, manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. Authorities later reported that Bark, who had a previous"
"suicide. Her body was cremated and her ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean. Dana Plato Dana Michelle Plato (born Dana Michelle Strain; November 7, 1964 – May 8, 1999) was an American actress who was notable for having played the role of Kimberly Drummond on the U.S. television sitcom ""Diff'rent Strokes"", from 1978 to 1986. After leaving the cast of ""Diff'rent Strokes"", Plato attempted to establish herself as a working actress, with mixed success: she worked sporadically in made-for-TV movies and in independent films, and did voice-over work. At the age of 34, after years of struggling with poverty"
"Ink Spots were some of her most notable acts outside of her solo career. These partnerships produced some of her best-known songs such as ""Dream a Little Dream of Me"", ""Cheek to Cheek"", ""Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall"", and ""It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"". In 1993, she ended her nearly 60-year career with her last public performance. Three years later, she died at the age of 79 after years of declining health. Her accolades included fourteen Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Fitzgerald was born"
"in ""Queen of the Damned"". She released her third and final album, ""Aaliyah"", in July 2001 which was met with highly positive reviews from critics. The album became a commercial success debuting at number two on the ""Billboard"" 200 and sold 187,000 copies. and became her highest sales week of her career. ""Aaliyah"" spent 68 weeks on the ""Billboard"" 200 and, by December 2009, had sold 2.6 million copies. On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah and eight others were killed in a plane crash in The Bahamas after filming the music video for the single ""Rock the Boat"". The pilot, Luis"
"as solo albums. Previously unreleased studio and live material, including early performances as well as Joplin's greatest hits, have been released on several posthumous compilations. Some of Joplin's live concerts with Big Brother were professionally recorded and have been released on albums like ""Live at Winterland '68"" and ""Live at the Carousel Ballroom 1968"". Janis Joplin Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970), nicknamed ""Pearl"", was an American rock, soul and blues singer and songwriter, and one of the most successful and widely known female rock stars of her era. After releasing three albums, she died of"
"Fontella Bass Fontella Marie Bass (July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American R&B and soul singer and songwriter best known for her 1965 hit, ""Rescue Me."" Fontella Bass was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of gospel singer Martha Bass (a member of the Clara Ward Singers). She was the older sister of R&B singer David Peaston. At an early age, Fontella showed great musical talent. At the age of five, she provided the piano accompaniment for her grandmother's singing at funeral services, she sang in her church's choir at six, and by the time she"
"Donna Summer LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948May 17, 2012), widely known by her stage name based on her married name Donna Summer, was an American singer, songwriter and actress. She gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the United States ""Billboard"" 200 chart and charted four number-one singles in the US within a 12-month period. Summer has reportedly sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. She"
"Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige (; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper and actress. She started her career as a backing singer on Uptown Records in 1989. She has released 13 studio albums, eight of which have achieved multi-platinum worldwide sales. Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, ten Billboard Music Awards and has also received three Golden Globe Award nominations, including one for her supporting role in the film ""Mudbound"" (2017) and another for its second original song ""Mighty River"" for ""Mudbound"", she also received a nomination for the Academy Award"