[balls]

Wow. Thanks for the links. That’s the first I’ve heard of Bettye Lavette.

[CajunConservative]

Bettye’s been around since Motown but never on the same level as Aretha et al.

In fact here’s her story in song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEYk0wP5_yk

This is my favorite performance of hers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAcCSc22E08