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Carla Thomas

real name Carla Venita Thomas

Memphis, United States · b. 1942-12-21

Carla Thomas is credited on 546 releases across 152 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1960–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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546

Credits

152

Albums

7

Decades active

191

In collections

Biography

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American singer.
Daughter of Rufus Thomas and the sister of Vaneese Thomas and Marvell Thomas.
Often referred to as "The Queen Of Memphis Soul",
She was a recording artist for and Stax in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Born 21 December 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee

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546 releases · 152 albums · active 1960–2025

  • Performance · 700
  • Other credits · 13
  • Production · 6

Studios: Ter Mar Studios · Mirasound Studios · United Recording Studios · Radio Recorders

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