It will be the 80th birthday next Tuesday of one of the UK's finest singers, Miss Elkie Brooks!
Originally a cabaret and jazz vocalist (with Humphrey Lyttleton's band), she went on to form the legendary blues and rock band Vinegar Joe with Robert Palmer - earning the reputation of the wild woman of rock 'n' roll, due to her energetic stage performances.
However, it was as a solo singer that she finally hit the big time, with a string of hits in the 70s and 80s - including these:
Perfect "Sunday Music", methinks.
Many happy returns, Elkie Brooks (born Elaine Bookbinder, 25th February 1945)!
Wow what a voice.
ReplyDeleteOMG I can't believe she is 80 !
They're all getting old, dear. Even us. 😪 Jx
DeleteHad those vinyls back in London days. Also saw Elkie perform-wow!
ReplyDeleteOoh! She's one we have never seen live. And between us, and together, we have seen loads... Lucky you! Jx
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