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Dec. 11, 1926 Happy Birthday Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama Thornton was born Willie Mae Thornton in Montgomery, Alabama today (December 11) in 1926.

Thornton has held influence over several genres of music. Her 1952 hit song “Hound Dog” made Elvis Presley world famous.

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Stevie Wonder Performing “That Girl” Live At His Birthday Party

In 2008, Stevie wonder through the crowd with a rousing performance of his classic single "that girl," during a birthday party celebration in New York. Hundreds of revelers join Stevie…
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