00:00 It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth.
00:04 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for musicians who you may have only become acquainted with later in their career,
00:12 or who got their big break later in life.
00:15 It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it.
00:20 Number 10, Susan Boyle.
00:23 Anyone watching Britain's Got Talent in 2009 can probably remember their reaction when Susan Boyle first started singing during her audition.
00:32 I dreamed a dream and time gone by.
00:38 The then 48-year-old left jaws dropped with her flawless rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables.
00:45 So let me tell you what it seems.
00:50 She reached the finals, ultimately finishing runner-up.
00:53 Boyle previously tried to break into the biz in the mid-late 90s, but took a hiatus for personal reasons.
00:59 She decided to audition for BGT in honor of her late mother, who was a fan of the series.
01:05 Since then, she's seen immense success, released several albums, broken records, and duetted with some phenomenal people.
01:13 Perhaps most importantly, she inspired others to keep dreaming their dreams too.
01:18 I know it so well.
01:26 Number 9, Charles Bradley.
01:31 The face of modern funk, soul, and R&B might have looked very different without the Screaming Eagle of Soul's influence on the industry.
01:39 I feel unhappy.
01:43 I feel so sad.
01:46 But Bradley didn't get his big break until his 50s.
01:49 After a troubled childhood, the artist spent multiple years as a James Brown impersonator under the pseudonym Black Velvet.
01:56 In fact, it was while doing a show that he was discovered in the early aughts and signed to Daptone Records.
02:02 She was my woman.
02:06 I love her so.
02:09 Nevertheless, he didn't release his debut album, No Time for Dreaming, until 2011.
02:14 He followed up with two more albums, Victim of Love in 2013 and Changes in 2016.
02:20 Sadly, Bradley passed away shortly after in 2017 at the age of 68 from stomach cancer.
02:26 I'm going through changes.
02:33 Number 8, Louis Armstrong.
02:35 When it comes to 20th century jazz, it doesn't get more iconic than Louis Armstrong.
02:40 I see skies of blue, clouds of white.
02:48 That raspy voice is instantly recognizable and his trumpet playing is legendary.
02:53 He's also well known for his impressive scatting skills.
02:56 No, really, he's the master.
02:59 The artist reportedly found his passion for music while in a juvenile delinquent center.
03:03 He later joined Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, joining forces with the Dodds Brothers and Lil Hardin, who would later become his wife.
03:10 Hardin was apparently the one who encouraged him to pursue a solo career.
03:14 Today, we remember Armstrong as a talented musician and skilled vocalist.
03:19 We also can't imagine what the modern jazz industry would look like without him.
03:23 What a wonderful world.
03:29 Number 7, Etta James.
03:31 Few artists could sing like Etta James.
03:34 Something told me it was over, baby.
03:40 We remember the matriarch of blues through songs like "At Last," "I'd Rather Go Blind," and "The Wallflower," as well as countless others.
03:48 I was looking in a glass and I saw the reflection of the tears rolling down my face.
03:53 James was a child prodigy thanks to her unparalleled powerful vocals, though you'd never have seen her then.
03:59 She had her first hit as a teen and saw continued success throughout her 20s, even scoring her first Grammy nod for "All I Could Do Was Cry" in 1961.
04:08 Unfortunately, her personal struggles caused some career setbacks.
04:13 Baby, don't leave me, boy.
04:16 But she made a comeback in the 80s, reminding audiences what they'd been missing, and this is still the image we have of her today.
04:23 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame still thinks of her as one of the greatest voices of her century.
04:28 I'd rather be a blind girl.
04:34 In a career spanning multiple decades, we know Cher as a TV personality, movie star, cultural icon, and goddess of pop.
04:43 I don't know why I did the things I did.
04:48 Cher got her break in the 60s after meeting her future husband, Sonny Bono.
04:52 I got you, baby.
04:55 I got you, baby.
04:57 In the 70s, she moved into television, co-hosting a variety show called "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour."
05:03 She also transitioned into movies, earning an Oscar nomination for her role in "Silkwood" and winning Best Actress for "Moonstruck."
05:11 Snap out of it!
05:13 Cher's made many musical comebacks, each time breaking fresh ground and garnering new fans.
05:18 It's always exciting to see in which direction she'll take her career next.
05:22 The woman is a showbiz chameleon.
05:30 We bet it's not unusual for a fair share of music fans to dream of being serenaded by such a rich, baritone voice.
05:39 It's not unusual to want to be loved by anyone.
05:43 Jones got his start in a Welsh band called the Senators before getting discovered and going solo.
05:48 His first single, "Chills and Fever," in 1964, didn't exactly make him an overnight sensation.
05:54 But the following year, he released what's arguably his most famous track, turning him into an international success in his mid-20s.
06:01 It's not unusual to want to be mad at anyone.
06:05 While that is admittedly still young, the current rate of stardom in the industry might have you believe otherwise.
06:11 Either way, he's since had a steady stream of hits, including "What's New Pussycat," "Delilah," "Sex Bomb," and the theme song to the James Bond flick, "Thunderball."
06:21 Jones has also taken on the odd acting role.
06:24 We, like most others, would recognize that deep, gravelly voice anywhere.
06:38 Cohen started his career as an author and poet before transitioning into music, and it shows.
06:44 His first album, "Songs of Leonard Cohen," released in 1968, received little fanfare in the U.S., but spent more than a year charting in the U.K.
07:00 When you think of Leonard Cohen, you probably think of one song in particular.
07:05 I've heard there was a secret chord.
07:08 But would you believe that "Hallelujah" wasn't an instant hit?
07:11 It primarily found popularity in later cover versions and didn't even chart until after Cohen's passing.
07:17 The singer continued to write and release music until the end of his life.
07:21 In fact, his final album was released posthumously.
07:24 (Hallelujah by Dolly Parton playing)
07:31 Unless you only tumbled out of bed and stumbled to the kitchen this morning, you're probably familiar with Parton's signature song.
07:40 (Parton's "Working Night to Night" playing)
07:45 With a career spanning over half a century, what hasn't she done?
07:49 She first found success as a songwriter before becoming a country artist.
07:53 In 1973, "Jolene" became her first major hit.
07:57 (Jolene by Whitney Houston playing)
08:02 Followed the next year by "I Will Always Love You," later made famous by Whitney Houston.
08:07 (Jolene by Whitney Houston playing)
08:15 She also dabbled in acting, with notable roles in, but not limited to, "9 to 5," "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," and "Steel Magnolias."
08:24 Parton is also the recipient of numerous accolades.
08:27 Her 11 Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, barely scratched the surface.
08:32 (Lifetime Achievement Award playing)
08:35 Stevie Wonder first rose to fame in the '60s as a musical prodigy.
08:42 And given his far-reaching talents, is often considered like a one-man band.
08:46 (Stevie Wonder singing)
08:52 Whether he's singing R&B, pop, soul, funk, jazz, or anything else, he has a voice that can instantly put a smile on your face.
09:01 Wonder had his first number one hit, aged just 13, with his single "Fingertips," though you probably don't remember him back then.
09:08 (Fingertips playing)
09:13 Today, he's one of the best-selling musicians ever.
09:16 He's the first solo artist to win a whopping 25 Grammy Awards, and has been inducted to the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame.
09:25 Plus, his music is practically a staple at any special event.
09:29 (Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame playing)
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09:48 Number 1. Tina Turner
09:51 While today she's considered one of the best, believe it or not, the most pivotal moment of the Queen of Rock & Roll's career came later in life.
09:59 (Tina Turner singing)
10:03 She made her professional debut in 1957 under the name Little Anne before forming a duo with Ike Turner.
10:10 Today, her discography, which includes songs like "Proud Mary," "Nutbush City Limits," "River Deep, Mountain High," and "Goldeneye," is beyond iconic.
10:19 (Tina Turner singing)
10:24 Still, in 1984, Turner made the comeback of all comebacks with her private dancer album.
10:30 It featured "What's Love Got to Do With It," which scored her the milestone of a Billboard Hot 100 number one.
10:37 (Tina Turner singing)
10:43 It also won Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1985 Grammy Awards.
10:51 Which celeb do you think has made the biggest impact in their later years? Let us know in the comments.
10:56 (Tina Turner singing)
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