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Born: July 3, 1940, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died: December 26, 2012, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

American soul singer & pianist, best known for the 1965 R&B hit "Rescue Me" (which she unsuccessfully sought to be recognised as co-writer).
She was the wife of jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie, daughter of Martha Bass and the sister of David Peaston.

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Some of Fontella Bass's most popular tracks include Rescue Me, Rescue Me - Single Version, Leave It In The Hands Of Love, Our Day Will Come, Since I Fell For You. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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