Black Female Vocalists of the 1970s

This article gives a brief look at some of the most successful (and/or) trendsetting black female vocalists during the decade of the 70's.

The 70’s was a decade in which R&B music came into it’s own with many off-shoots ranging from standard classic soul to funk to Gospel to disco and Quiet Storm (also known as slow jams or slow grooves).

(Listed in alphabetical order by last name)

Natalie Cole

Prominent Hits in the 70’s: “This Will Be” (1975), “I’ve Got Love On My Mind” (1976), “Our Love” (1978)

Best Selling Album of the 70’s: Unpredictable (1977)

Biggest Hit Overall: “Pink Cadillac” (1988)

Best Selling Album Overall: Unforgettable… with Love (1991)

Movies: “Always Outnumbered” (1998), “DeLovely” (2004)

Trivia: Natalie Cole was born on February 6, 1950 and is the daughter of the legendary Nat King Cole. Natalie was fourteen when her father died of cancer. Cole has won nine Grammy Awards. Her biggest selling…