1.
Erma Franklin
While Aretha is the most celebrated there's no denying her big sister, Erma's talents.
15 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
2.
Patti LaBelle
15 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
3.
Carla Thomas
Daughter of Rufus Thomas, Carla was always on fire and as such gained the title of Memphis Queen.
11 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
4.
Ruth Brown
10 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
5.
LaVern Baker
10 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
6.
Baby Washington
Dusty Springfield's favorite singer--that's got to say say something about Washington's talent!
10 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
7.
P.P. Arnold
A lady that knows what soul is right from the s down to the l.
10 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
8.
Ruby Andrews
10 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
9.
Barbara Lynn
Lynn was always way ahead of her time where R&B was concerned, and not only could she sing with soul, but she actually wrote all of her songs! Talent x 1000000!
6 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
10.
Shirley Brown
6 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
11.
Esther Phillips
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
12.
Big Maybelle
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
13.
Ikettes
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
14.
Margie Joseph
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
15.
Jean Knight
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
16.
Jean Plum
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
17.
Betty Everett
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
18.
Doris Troy
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
19.
Barbara Lewis
Pop-soul simply doesn't get any better than Barbara Lewis!
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
20.
Patti Austin
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
21.
Honey & The Bees
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
22.
Gwen McCrae
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
23.
Loleatta Holloway
No one could do gospelized vocals like Loleatta!
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
24.
Inez Foxx
5 points - added 13 years ago by pcch -
25.
Aaliyah Haughton
Her music touched the heart and made u think
0 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
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