Paulette mcwilliams bio

  • Paulette McWilliams is an.
  • Paulette McWilliams is an American singer and songwriter.
  • Hailing from Chicago, Paulette became the lead singer with Ask Rufus and was solely responsible for introducing the group to her dearest friend, Chaka Khan.

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    Paulette McWilliams

    Paulette McWilliams (* 10. Dezember1948 in Chicago) ist eine amerikanische Sängerin, die sich zwischen Jazz, R&B, House, Musical und Rockmusik bewegt.

    Leben und Wirken

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    McWilliams sang als Leadsängerin von 1970 bis 1973 bei der FunkbandRufus, teilweise gemeinsam mit Chaka Khan, die sie in die Gruppe holte. Aufgrund ihrer Mitwirkung an einer von Donny Hathaway und Phil Upchurch produzierten Aufnahme wurde Quincy Jones auf sie aufmerksam. Sie wurde Solo-/Leadsängerin während seiner Body Heat-Tour und auf seinem Album Mellow Madness (1975; den Titelsong schrieb sie mit Jones). Danach tourten sie durch Japan, wo sie im Duett mit Sarah Vaughan zu hören war. 1977 erschien ihr Debütalbum Never Been Here Before bei Fantasy.

    Nach ihrem Umzug nach New York City sang McWilliams bei Luther Vandross und war ab Forever For Always For Love (1982) für 20 Jahre an seinen Alben und Tourneen beteiligt. Weiterhin sang sie m

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    Paulette McWilliams is best known for her deep sultry velvety tones and her wide vocal range.You’ve heard her voice! The iconic voice behind Michael Jackson on “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” — Michael’s biggest hit; on Aretha Franklin’s No.1 hit “Jump To It,” Billy Idol’s No. 1 hit “Mony Mony,” Luther Vandross’s “Stop To Love” and “Wait For Love,” and her contagious laugh and vocals on “Bad Boy/Having A Party,” and so many others.
    She also toured and sang live with Luther Vandross and sang all of the Tammi Terrell duets with Marvin Gaye on his last tour. She has worked with some of the best artists, performers and producers in the business, such as Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, Bette Midler, Billy Idol, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Lauryn Hill, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Patty LaBelle, Deborah Cox, Michael Jackson,

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