Originally Posted by Gavin B.

Bravo to those who chose Bettye LaVette! Bettye has an awesome voice. She's been around for ages and now she just beginning to find a wider audience.

Mavis Staples is from the same era and school of R&B/Gospel singing as Bettye and she's also insanely talented.

Check out the vid of New Orleans singer Irma Thomas singing Time is on My Side with Allen Toussaint's band. She's 68 years old and her voice has more power and vitality than it's ever had.