Window To My Soul

“Vaneese Thomas weighs in with her latest and, characteristically, the result is musically exhilarating and lyrically provocative.” 

- Living Blues

Born in Memphis Tennessee, Vaneese is the daughter of Rufus Thomas, whose legendary career as a musician and entertainer began in Vaudeville and spanned more than half a century in R&B recording and radio. Her older siblings are the hit recording artist “Memphis Queen” Carla Thomas and the highly respected keyboardist Marvell Thomas (R.I.P.).

Highly regarded within the music industry, Vaneese’s talents as a singer, songwriter, producer, and actor have made her a sought-after solo performer as well as a first-call vocalist for projects by other top-name artists. She has worked with the renowned recording producer Phil Ramone and has sung with an astonishing array of internationally known performers including Luciano Pavarotti, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen to name a few.

Since 2014 Vaneese has released five albums dedicated to her father and the music she was born into – Blues For My Father, (2014 Segue Records), The Long Journey Home (2016 Segue Records), Down Yonder (2019 Segue Records), Fight The Good Fight (2022 Blue Heart Records) and Stories In Blue (2024 Overton Music).

In addition to concerts and recordings, Vaneese has worked extensively in film and television. She was the voice of Grace the Bass on the PBS series “Shining Time Station” and Clio the Muse, Goddess of History, in Disney’s “Hercules.” She has sung on numerous film soundtracks including “Anastasia,” “Mighty Aphrodite” and “The First Wives Club.” TV appearances include “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “Saturday Night Live” and “NBC’s Today.”

Track List

1. I Still Got The Blues
2. Every Moment Is A Lifetime
3. I’m A Diamond
4. Ain’t Going To Be No One’s Fool
5. Ain’t No Reason (For A Man Like You)
6. That’s A Woman
7. Save Me
8. Livin’ With A Lie

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