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Marion Williams (August 29, 1927 – July 2, 1994) was an American gospel singer. Early years. Marion Williams was born in Miami, Florida, to a religiously devout mother and musically inclined father. She left school when she was nine years old to help support the family, and worked as a maid, a nurse, and in factories and laundries.
Jul 4, 1994 · Marion Williams, a pioneering gospel singer, died on Saturday at the Albert Einstein Medical Institute in Philadelphia. She was 66 and lived in Philadelphia. The cause was vascular disease,...
Dec 1, 2013 · Marion Williams, an American gospel singer, was born in Miami, Florida on August 29, 1927. Her father, originally from Nassau, Bahamas, worked as a butcher, a barber, and a music teacher while her mother, born in South Carolina, worked as a laundress.
Sep 26, 2023 · Top 10 Marion Williams Songs. 1. “Surely God Is Able”: Marion Williams showcases her vocal prowess in this empowering gospel anthem. With soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this song reminds listeners of God’s unwavering love and limitless power. 2.
Mar 23, 2021 · Marion Williams - in concert, 1965. What a voice! Marion Williams at the start of her solo gospel career with a half-hour TV show. Songs:- Great Big God from A Voice of Hope; Peace in the...
One of the greatest singers of the 20th century.
Aug 3, 2005 · Gospel great Marion Williams is not a household name, but she inspired many blues and rock singers. Little Richard's signature wail was all Williams.
For the next 11 years, her growling, hollering hands-on-the-hips vocal style made her the group's undisputed star. Her performances astonished all, quickly becoming famous for their rhythmic control, perfect timing, and remarkable use of portamento, falsetto, and ornamentation.
Jan 21, 2022 · Marion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices in American music history.
With an amazing grace, a powerful, yet lyrical voice and unmatched improvisation skills, Marion Williams punctuated her sanctified shouting with gut-wrenching growls, low moans, joyful whoops and soaring, angelic falsettos that made her one of the most influential singers in gospel music.
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