Carla Thomas, often referred to as the “Queen of Memphis Soul,” is an iconic singer who played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Stax Records and southern soul music. Born on December 21, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, she is the daughter of the legendary Rufus Thomas. She rose to fame with her 1960 hit “Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)”, which earned national attention and helped put Memphis soul on the map. Throughout the 1960s, she delivered a series of chart-topping songs including: 🔥 “B-A-B-

We're bringing Memphis soul to the UK & Europe this summer! This unforgettable show will bring together: Carla Thomas Hi Rhythm Section Jerome Chism Lina Beach Lawrence Boo Mitchell Martin Shore & more! Bristol – July 10th at Bristol Beacon's Lantern Hall Birmingham – July 11th at Birmingham Town Hall London – July 12th at Barbican Centre Dublin – July 14th The Ambassador Dublin Pori – July 17th at Pori Jazz Festival | Take Me to the River

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