Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Third time's a charm.....


Pontchatula, Louisiana native Irma Thomas celebrates her "Grammy" victory

Even before Harry Connick, Jr. was a thought, Irma Thomas, "The Soul Queen of New Orleans", was singing and recording her way to local stardom and "lukewarm" national fame. It's been a long road, but Thomas finally broke through with her "Grammy" winning CD "After the Rain" (pictured below) for "Best Contemporary Blues Album." The singer had been previously nominated twice and lost.

I've been a fan for years and my iPOD is loaded with my "Irma Favorites" like: "Breakaway", "Take a Look", "Somethings You Never Get Used To", "It's Raining" just to name a few.

I know this win was a huge victory not only for the singer but our hometown, New Orleans as well. The classy lady that has always been happy to give has gotten back.