Paulette mcwilliams bio
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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
[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]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
American singer and songwriter
Paulette McWilliams is an American singer and songwriter. She began her career singing with the bands The American Breed and Rufus, and has appeared as a backing vocalist on recordings and on tour for numerous artists. She worked with Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, The Jacksons, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones and as a member of Bette Midler's backing group the Harlettes, among many others.
Early life
[edit]Paulette McWilliams grew up on Chicago's South Side. From an early age, perhaps as young as three or four, she had decided on a career as a singer. Along with two older sisters, from whom she developed an appreciation of live music, she attended shows at various clubs and outdoor block parties from an early age.
She was frequently asked to perform for family and friends and had her first public exposure at age 11 when she appeared on the television show Little Stars, in which she performed alongside S