Fontella Bass

About

Fontella Bass (born July 3, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri - died December 26, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri) was an American soul and rnb singer, recording the iconic hit "Rescue Me" in 1965. The daughter of gospel singer Martha Bass (of the Clara Ward Singers), Bass was exposed to music at an early age. She was singing in her church's choir at just six years old. As a teenager, Bass was attracted by more secular music. Throughout high school she began singing contemporary R&B songs at local contests and fairs.

Top Tracks

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   Rescue Me

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2. 2

   Rescue Me - Single Version

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3. 3

   Leave It In The Hands Of Love

   9401 plays
4. 4

   Our Day Will Come

   9324 plays
5. 5

   Since I Fell For You

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6. 6

   Don't Mess Up A Good Thing

   8591 plays
7. 7

   This Would Make Me Happy

   7694 plays
8. 8

   I Surrender

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