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A diminutive singer with a powerful voice and an even stronger attitude, Ann Peebles was one of the artists who defined Willie Mitchell's legendary Memphis soul label Hi Records, along with Al Green and, later, O.V. Wright. Easily the best female singer in the Hi stable, Peebles ranked among the finest deep Southern soul singers of the decade, notching an instant classic with her 1973 hit "I Can't Stand the Rain." She co-wrote a generous share of her o... MORE
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I doubt this song will be new to many of you, but it is one that I might choose on my death-bed if forced to make such an impossible decision. It's by Ann Peebles -- "A diminutive singer with a powerful voice and an even stronger attitude, Ann Peebles was one of the artists who defined Willie Mitchell's legendary Memphis soul label Hi Records, along with Al Green and, later, O.V. Wright. Easily the best female singer in the Hi stable, Peebles ranked among the finest dee... MORE
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No better time to listen to some sweet soul music and fill another MOG gap than sitting at home on antibiotics, down with bronchitis and flu. That there is no previous post on the Memphis soul vocalist Ann Peebles borders on criminal negligence. Peebles began her recording career in 1969 with the single "Walk Away" on Hi Records (later a home also to Al Green). In the next twelve years, she would release 6 albums and 24 singles for the label. Peebles co-wrote a generous share... MORE
