Deniece Williams

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Born 3 June 1950.

US soul/funk vocalist/songwriter

Posed studio portrait of Deniece Williams

Biography

June Deniece Chandler (born June 3, 1950) known by her stage name Deniece Williams is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s. Williams, whose music has been influenced by Soul and Funk, is known for her hits such as "Free", "Silly", "Let's Hear It for the Boy", "It's Gonna Take a Miracle", and for her many vocal duets with Johnny Mathis.

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BBC Reviews

  1. This Is Niecy 2005

    Review of This Is Niecy

    Reviewed by David O'Donnell

    One of the greatest R&B and soul singers of her time.
  2. My Melody 1981

    Review of My Melody

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    Williams shapes up for the 80s with this timeless album.

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