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Esther Phillips

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Esther Phillips

Original Name
Esther Mae Jones
Birth
Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, USA
Death
7 Aug 1984 (aged 48)
Carson, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot
Morning Light section, Map #G03, Lot 2591, Single Ground Interment Space 2
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Pianist and Singer. Remembered for classic numbers like "Release Me" and "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes." She started singing as a teenager using the name "Little Esther." Nominated for a Grammy Award in 1973 for Best Female R&B Vocalist. Aretha Franklin won but gave the award to Esther.
Pianist and Singer. Remembered for classic numbers like "Release Me" and "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes." She started singing as a teenager using the name "Little Esther." Nominated for a Grammy Award in 1973 for Best Female R&B Vocalist. Aretha Franklin won but gave the award to Esther.

Bio by: Ron Moody

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Legendary vocalist, style original, unique teen superstar "Little Esther"
Her career spanned four decades
Grammy Award and NAACP Image Award

"In my Father's house are many mansions"
St. John 14:2

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Ron Moody
  • Added: Mar 20, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6274589/esther-phillips: accessed ), memorial page for Esther Phillips (23 Dec 1935–7 Aug 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6274589, citing Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.