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Ann Peebles
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Peebles (2007)
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| Birth name | Ann Lee Peebles |
| Born | April 27, 1947 Kinloch, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, R&B, Memphis soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | Mid-1960s - 2012 |
| Labels | Hi, Bullseye Blues |
Ann Lee Peebles (born April 27, 1947) is an American singer and songwriter. She became famous in the 1970s for her "Memphis soul" music. This style of music mixes R&B, soul music, and gospel music. Ann Peebles was signed to Hi Records, a well-known record label.
Her most popular songs include "I Can't Stand the Rain" and "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down". She wrote "I Can't Stand the Rain" with her husband, Don Bryant, and a radio host named Bernie Miller. In 2014, Ann Peebles was honored by being added to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
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Ann Peebles' Early Life and Music Journey
Ann Peebles was born in Kinloch, Missouri. She was the seventh of eleven children in her family. From a young age, she loved to sing. She started by singing in her father's church choir. She also performed with her family's group, the Peebles Choir. They often opened shows for famous gospel music singers. These included Mahalia Jackson and the Soul Stirrers, which featured Sam Cooke.
Ann Peebles was also inspired by other types of music. She loved R&B artists like Muddy Waters, Mary Wells, and Aretha Franklin. These artists helped shape her unique singing style.
Starting Her Career
Ann Peebles began singing in clubs in St. Louis. In the mid-1960s, she joined a music show called a revue. This show was led by a bandleader named Oliver Sain.
In 1968, Ann visited Memphis. She sang in a club there with a trumpet player named Gene "Bowlegs" Miller. Miller was a popular local bandleader. He was known for helping new musicians get started. He introduced Ann Peebles to Willie Mitchell. Mitchell was a record producer for Hi Records. He quickly offered her a contract to record music.
Success with Hi Records
Ann Peebles released her first song, "Walk Away," in 1969. It became a hit on the R&B chart. Her next song, "Give Me Some Credit," also did well. She then released her first album, This Is Ann Peebles.
All her early songs on Hi Records were produced by Willie Mitchell. They had a special sound from the Hi Rhythm Section and the Memphis Horns. In 1970, her song "Part Time Love" reached number 7 on the R&B chart. It also reached number 45 on the pop chart.
Around this time, she started working with Don Bryant. He was a songwriter for Hi Records. They began a relationship and got married in 1974. One of the first songs he wrote for her was "99 Pounds" in 1971.
Big Hits and Albums
Ann Peebles continued to have R&B hits in the early 1970s. These included songs like "I Pity the Fool" and "Breaking Up Somebody's Home". She also released several albums. These included Straight from the Heart and I Can't Stand the Rain. She co-wrote many songs on these albums with Don Bryant.
The song "I Can't Stand the Rain" was her biggest success. She wrote it with Bryant and DJ Bernard Miller. It reached number 6 on the R&B chart and number 38 on the pop chart in 1973.
Later Career and Retirement
Even though she released more songs and albums, none were as successful as "I Can't Stand the Rain." After Hi Records closed in 1979, Ann Peebles took a break from music. She wanted to spend more time with her family.
She returned to music in 1989 with the album Call Me. Willie Mitchell produced this album too. In the 1990s, she released more albums. She also continued to perform live. In 2006, she released Brand New Classics. This album had new versions of her old songs, but in an acoustic style.
Ann Peebles also sang with Cyndi Lauper on the song "Rollin' and Tumblin'" in 2010. This song was on Lauper's album Memphis Blues. Ann Peebles stopped performing after she had a stroke in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Ann Peebles para niños
