Tribute Mondays: Big Maybelle

Mabel Louise Smith (May 1, 1924 – January 23, 1972)

Source: Big Maybelle - What More Can A Woman Do? | Releases | Discogs

    R&B Singer and Pianist, Big Maybelle, was known as America's Queen Mother of Soul, she's widely remembered for her recording of the Quincy Jones Produced "Whole lotta shaking going on" which was done two years before Jerry Lee Lewis' version. Her contribution to modern music is mostly understated; thank you for your contribution Miss Smith, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a Great Monday: Whole lotta shaking going on , Gabbin' Blues , Way back home , My country man , 96 tears and Candy  

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Maybelle 

Basic Information
Birth name	Mabel Louise Smith
Also known as	Big Maybelle America's Queen Mother of Soul
Born	May 1, 1924
Origin	Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Died	January 23, 1972 (aged 47) Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres	R&B, Blues, Gospel
Occupations	Vocalist
Years active	1936–1972
Labels	King Records, Okeh, Savoy,Epic, Brunswick, Scepter, Chess,Port, Rojac, Encore