Safe And Soundby Fontella Bass

Artist Bio:
Fontella Bass was an American R&B and soul singer who was born on July 3, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away on December 26, 2012. She is best known for her 1965 hit song "Rescue Me," which reached the top of the R&B charts and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Bass started her music career at a young age, performing in church and later joining her mother's gospel group. She was also a talented pianist and songwriter.

Bass recorded several albums throughout her career and collaborated with artists such as Bobby McClure and her husband, jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie. She received critical acclaim for her powerful voice and soulful delivery, and she was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 2000. Fontella Bass left a lasting impact on the music industry with her soulful vocals and timeless hits.