Person · Female
Carla Thomas
- From
- Memphis, United States
- Since
- 1942–present
- Releases
- 33
- soul
- r&b
About
Carla Venita Thomas (born December 21, 1942) is an American singer, who is often referred to as the Queen of Memphis Soul. She is best known for her 1960s recordings for Atlantic and Stax including the hits "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" (1960), "B-A-B-Y" (1966) and "Tramp" (1967), a duet with Otis Redding. She is the daughter of Rufus Thomas.
Member of
Discography
Albums
Singles
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B‐A‐B‐Y
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All I Want for Christmas Is You / Gee Whiz, It's Christmas
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Tramp / Tell It Like It Is
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All I Want for Christmas Is You / Winter Snow
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Stop! Look What You’re Doing / Every Ounce of Strength
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That's Really Some Good
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All I Want for Christmas Is You / Gee Whiz, It's Christmas
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I Can't Take It / I'll Bring It Home to You
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Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes) / For You Apple Music
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’Cause I Love You / Deep Down Inside
Compilations
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Let Me Be Good to You: The Atlantic & Stax Recordings 1960-1968
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The Memphis Princess (Early Recordings 1960-1962)
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Stax Classics Apple Music
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The Platinum Collection
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Stax Profiles: Carla Thomas Apple Music
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Love Means / Memphis Queen
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Gee Whiz and Other Hits
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Sugar
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Gee Whiz: The Best of Carla Thomas
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The Best of Carla Thomas: The Singles Plus! 1968 - 1973
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Hidden Gems Apple Music
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Chronicle: Their Greatest Stax Hits
Links
Parent
Sibling
Vocal supporting musician
Also known as
Carla Thomes · Carla Venita Thomas
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 66e2a444-5303-4cdf-b20f-d377ecf465ed
- ISNI
- 0000000055148572
- IPI
- 00030530729
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 14 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.