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Sunday 2 April 2017

Varetta Dillard

Varetta Dillard (3 February 1933 – 4 October 1993)


Rhythm and Blues Singer and Music therapist, Varetta Dillard, released many R&B Singles during the 1950's and 1960's, with a few commercial successes. She continued working for various labels until her retirement from music in the early 1960's. She was also active in the Civil Rights Movement and worked as a Music Therapist with chronically ill children. She died in 1993; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: That's why I cry, Them there eyes, Johnny has gone, I miss you Jimmy, Good gravy baby, Easy easy baby, Good to me, Scorched and Mercy Mr. Percy

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varetta_Dillard
Background information
Birth nameVaretta M. Dillard
BornFebruary 3, 1933
HarlemNew YorkUnited States
DiedOctober 4, 1993 (aged 60)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1951 – early 1960s
LabelsSavoy
Groove
RCA
Triumph
Club

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