Name: Time Is On My Side
Brand: Irma Thomas

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CDKEND 010

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2013-12-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Ernie B

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

029667201025

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Irma Thomas

Genre US

Funk / Soul

Label US

Irma Thomas is an American soul singer from New Orleans. Born on February 18, 1941 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, she has been captivating audiences with her powerful and emotive voice for decades. Making her first recordings for the Ron label in 1958, Irma quickly gained recognition as a talented artist in the music industry.

With a style reminiscent of *Solomon Burke*, *Bettye Swann*, and *Sugar Pie DeSanto*, Irma's soulful performances have touched the hearts of many. Her unique sound has earned her a place among legendary artists such as *Lee Dorsey*, *James Carr*, and *Ann Peebles*. Collaborating with renowned musicians like *Allen Toussaint* and groups like *The Staple Singers*, Irma has left an indelible mark on the world of soul music.

Often compared to greats like *Barbara Lynn* and *Ruth Brown*, Irma's influence extends beyond her own recordings. She has inspired artists such as *Betty Harris*, *Little Willie John*, and even contemporary performers like *James Hunter*. With a discography that includes hits like "Time Is On My Side" and "Wish Someone Would Care," Irma Thomas continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her timeless music.

This 23-track compilation is one of two very generous, mostly overlapping Irma Thomas collections out there — the other is Razor &amp; Tie's Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans: The Irma Thomas Collection. The order here is strictly chronological, mostly going A-side by A-side on the Minit and Imperial singles, with some occasional leaps to the B-sides where they're relevant (and a lot of Thomas' B-sides were). All of it shows off the then twenty-something Thomasextending her range by leaps and bounds with each succeeding side, a level of subtle nuance added here, a prodigious burst of lung power there — in the latter department, "Break-A-Way" and "Time Is on My Side" still comprise one of the great one-two punches in any artist's repertory. 

Time Is On My Side

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