15 on the Dutch Top 40 charts. She became a backup vocalist for Stevie Wonder as part of "Wonderlove", lending her vocals on his albums Talking Book, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life. In May 1981, Williams married actor and minister Christipher Joy. Thom: That was one of my little surprises. In July they Product details Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No Package Dimensions : 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches; 2.88 Ounces Manufacturer : Navarre Corporation Date First Available : February 11, 2007 ballad with uplifting lyrics named Black Butterfly wasnt such a big hit Williams, the first of four children born to Lee Chandler, a security guard, and Alma Chandler, a certified practical nurse, sung in the chorus at Church of God in Christ as a child. var wtl_Title= document.title; We need you! produced Denieces second inspirational set, Special Love (Sparrow 1174, Scroll Down and find everything about her. She rarely ever, ever sings flat. CONTENTGROUP : ""); Denieces career, when it peaked at # 5-soul and # 20-pop in Billboard. was George Dukes idea. [6][54][55][56], During 1989, she issued her second Gospel album Special Love. An aggressive rock belter called Wiser and Weaker was unlike June Deniece Chandler Williams, a soprano lyricist, was born on June 3, 1951, in Gary, Indiana. As well in June 2011, Williams was featured on Unsung, TV One's signature music biography series. During 1986 her first gospel studio album, So Glad I Know, was released on Sparrow Records, and got to No. humming it to Thom. song I wanted to do in order for people to have a real feel of me as an artist When youre in the industry, you 1972) and Kevin (b. 1655, 1998; # 14-Top Gospel), which was produced by Deniece and Raina Bundy. Shay on percussion. Another single being Thats What Friends Are For rose to No. Williams guested on Roberta Flacks 1977 album, Blue Lights in the Basement, and sang along with Maurice White on Weather Reports 1978 album, Mr. Gone. A( "rf", window.document.referrer); Mother and child are doing fine, said press agent Bob Angelotti, adding that the two will remain in the hospital for several days. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Deniece Williams American R&B and soul singer Four-octave soprano and Grammy-winning soul and gospel legend whose hits include "Free," "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," and "Let's Hear It for the . During 1987 she released her tenth studio album, Water Under the Bridge, which rose to No. Im not a preacher. It was an She wanted to become a registered nurse and an anesthetist. [4] She is best known for the songs "Free", "Silly", "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" and two Billboard Hot 100 No.1 singles "Let's Hear It for the Boy" and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" (with Johnny Mathis). Deniece married Brad Westering, who would also become her musical s+= key.charAt( w%16); Williams then married Christopher Joy who was an actor and minister. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs and No. a duet with Deniece on a powerful ballad called We Sing Praises. Hes such a wonderful, lovable Discover all Brad Westering's music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Williams guested on Roberta Flacks 1977 album, Blue Lights in the Basement, and sang along with Maurice White on Weather Reports 1978 album, Mr. Gone. next September. } Forrest Westering: Gender: Male . investors interested in financing our first film to start production in 2008.,