Fontella Bass: "Rescue Me" live (1965) "Rescue Me" is a rhythm and blues song first recorded and released as a single by Fontella Bass in 1965. The original versions of the record, and BMI, give the songwriting credit to Raynard Miner and Carl William Smith, although many other sources also credit Bass herself as a co-writer. It would prove the biggest hit of Bass's career, reaching #1 on the R&B charts for four weeks and placing at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Rescue Me" also peaked at number

Fontella Bass, damsel in distress #rnbsoulvibes #northernsoulmusic #soulmusic #45s #45rpm #northernsoul #soul #chessrecords | The Soul Miner

60 years ago TODAY, Fontella Bass told us exactly what she wanted when she released “Rescue Me” in 1965! The Chicago soul song was Bass’ biggest hit, breaking into the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and topping its R&B chart. “Rescue Me” also earned Bass a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance Female. #nostalgia #60s #musichistory #60smusic #60sthrowback | Classic Nerd