Deniece Williams

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Deniece Williams (formerly Deniece Chandler), often referred to by the nickname “Niecy”, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s. Williams, whose music has been influenced by pop, soul, gospel, R&B and dance, is known for her hits such as “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” and “Silly” and for her vocal-duets with Johnny Mathis.

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Born: Jun 3, 1951 in Gary, IN
Genre: Gospel
Styles: Quiet Storm, Contemporary Gospel, Smooth Soul, Soul, Pop/Rock, Dance-Pop

Biography
Deniece Williams grew up singing in a Pentecostal church, which was strict on the congregation listening only to gospel music. During the late ’60s, she was a candy striper in a Chicago hospital. Outside of wanting a 1959 Thunderbird, she had no serious ambitions. Nontheless, she still had interest in listening to music. Her favorites were Carmen McRae for her diction and Nancy Wilson, who, for Williams, exemplified class and elegance. However, her mother, also a singer, was her idol. The Gary, IN, native was also fond of Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Minnie Riperton, and Patti LaBelle. (The latter two she tried to emulate before her introduction into the music industry.)
In need of employment and with college on the back burner, the fledgling singer was introduced to Wonder by John Harris, her cousin from Detroit, who happened to be on tour as a valet for Wonder (and was also his childhood friend).

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1	Let's Hear It for the Boy full track	659
2	Free full track	352
3	It's Gonna Take A Miracle full track	70
4	That's What Friends Are For full track	52
5	Black Butterfly full track	46
6	It's Gonna Take A Miracle (Single Version)	41
7	Silly full track	35
8	I've Got the Next Dance full track	34
9	If You Don't Believe full track	24
10	Cause You Love Me Baby full track	23
11	Cause You Love Me, Baby full track	17
12	I Found Love full track	16
13	When Love Comes Calling full track	15
13	I'm So Proud full track	15
15	Watching Over full track	14

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jeffreeh wrote:
last month

New pictures added, please vote :)

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UsPeaches wrote:
last month

angelic....love you niecy :)

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palmic wrote:
last month

One from best voices ever

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JNez wrote:
March 2009

black butterfly, free & silly are absolute r&b classics. you're all that matters is just as beautiful too. love this woman. too bad her songs are often overlooked. they are quiet storm staples.

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ted1986 wrote:
March 2009

lets hear it for the boy is a classic!

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peternen wrote:
March 2009

She is really good, indeed!

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ladyjan wrote:
February 2009

Silly is just cool. one of my favorite nice one .!!!!!!!

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Curlyhair010 wrote:
January 2009

let's hear for the boy is my favorite song since watching footloose and hearing the song. Its fun to dance to and lip sync 2.

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jazzychik2011 wrote:
November 2008

Silly is one of my all-time favorites!

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ATLviaSTLUSA wrote:
May 2008

best song is cause you love me baby.

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MrStyle wrote:
May 2008

My Soul Desire is a great gospel track!

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KANIKICKIT wrote:
March 2008

FREE is one of the greatest tracks. Ever.

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llehcin wrote:
February 2008

This Is Niecy is one the most important records in my lifetime. Produced by Maurice White. They made a great collaboration. Every song is good.

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[deleted-user] wrote:
September 2007

And I just want to be FREE. Gosh I love that song!
soulfinger wrote:
July 2007

She tears it up on Waiting

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idolescence wrote:
June 2007

Healing is great!

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nerdpanda wrote:
April 2007

Great 80's pop song...Let's Hear It For the Boy!!

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erictanner wrote:
September 2006

Free and Silly are really great songs

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