Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Big Momma Thorton
I am just now really comin' to know about Big Momma Thorton , I was introduced to her music while watching one of those Time Life infomercials ...they had a soundbite of Hound Dog, I was blown away!!! The weight in her voice, her timing, her confidence, the way she slammed her lyrics ...I only wish I could have seen her and other great woman like Mahalia Jackson and Sister Rosetta Thorpe. I can relate to these woman on so many levels and they encourage me in some fashion most everyday.
But one thing's for sure, Elvis should have looked out for Big Momma after topping the charts with her song, Hound Dog. There's no way she should have died broke and busted in some boarding house out in LA. Shame one Elvis and same on the whole industry!
Also, Janis Joplin had a major big hit called "Ball and Chain", that was written and song by Big Momma.
Please take time to visit youtube and watch some of these clips. Lets not forget the folks that helped pave the way.
RIP Big Momma!
But one thing's for sure, Elvis should have looked out for Big Momma after topping the charts with her song, Hound Dog. There's no way she should have died broke and busted in some boarding house out in LA. Shame one Elvis and same on the whole industry!
Also, Janis Joplin had a major big hit called "Ball and Chain", that was written and song by Big Momma.
Please take time to visit youtube and watch some of these clips. Lets not forget the folks that helped pave the way.
RIP Big Momma!
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