Jimmy Thomas - Where There's a Will There's a Way

The picture in the video found on the Net is supposedly of Jimmy and his 2 sisters. Anybody?

In addition to serving as the longtime vocalist with Ike Turners Kings of Rhythm, Jimmy Thomas also recorded a series of solo singles lionized in todays Northern soul circles. Born January 20, 1939 in Osceola, AR, Thomas grew up steeped in the regions blues music — guitarist Albert King was even a family friend. Thomas formed his first R&B group, the Trays, while still in high school; on Kings recommendation, in 1958 he traveled to St. Louis to meet Turner, whose hugely popular Kings of Rhythm were looking for a new vocalist in the wake of singer Clayton Loves exit. Making his recorded debut during the groups now-famous Cobra label sessions in Chicago, Thomas remained with Turner for eight years, often doubling as the guitarists songwriting partner on singles including You Can Go, Jack Rabbit, The Darkest Hour, and Just Trying to Please You. Thomas remained with the group when Tina Turner signed on and Ike rechristened the combo the Ike & Tina Turner Revue — while touring the U.K., Thomas befriended producers Denny Cordell and Tony Visconti, who invited him to learn production under their auspices, and in 1969 he settled in London. Thomas soon began producing his own solo records, most notably the future Northern soul classics The Beautiful Night and Where Theres a Will (Theres a Way). For the Contempo label, he also wrote and produced the 1973 solo LP Abyss, and in 1979 formed his own label, Osceola.

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[TheGeeze61]

Outstanding track love it ..........KTF

[SteveArpo]

Jimmy Thomas - sheer class.

[OYA1100]

The picture is not the Jimmy Thomas whose tune this is. He has one sister.

[jelboysvw]

oops I nearly forgot this tune...Excellent

[venusclare]

Great Track and info!!!...thanks..Ve