Alyson Williams facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alyson Williams
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Alyson in Atlantic City, NJ
September 22, 2024 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | May 11, 1962 New York City, New York |
| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | R&B House |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1980–1992, 2004–present |
| Labels | Profile Records Def Jam Columbia |
| Associated acts | High Fashion |
Alyson Williams (born May 11, 1962) is an amazing R&B singer and an Emmy Award winner! She became famous in the late 1980s and early 1990s with many popular songs. Some of her well-known hits include "Just Call My Name," "Sleep Talk," "My Love Is So Raw," and "I Need Your Lovin'."
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Alyson Williams' Music Career
Alyson's dad, Bobby Booker, was a bandleader and trumpet player. Because of him, Alyson started singing at a young age. She began her career singing background vocals for many artists. This means she sang harmony or extra parts behind the main singer. Some of the artists she worked with were Melba Moore and Bobby Brown.
Later, Alyson joined a group called High Fashion. After that, she sang with another group called the Affair. Eventually, she decided to start her own solo singing career.
Her first song, "Yes We Can Can," came out in 1986. She then signed with the famous Def Jam record label. There, she became a popular singer, often performing duets with other artists. A duet is when two singers sing a song together. She sang with Chuck Stanley and Oran "Juice" Jones.
Her First Album: Raw
In 1989, Alyson released her first album called Raw. This made her the first R&B female singer to sign with Def Jam. The album had several hit songs. "My Love Is So Raw" featured the rapper Nikki D. Another popular song was "Sleep Talk."
Her song "Just Call My Name" was a big hit on the Billboard R&B charts, reaching number 4. Many radio stations that played "Quiet Storm" music loved this song. "Quiet Storm" is a style of R&B music that is smooth and mellow. "Just Call My Name" is still played today and is considered a classic. Her song "I Need Your Lovin'" also did very well in the UK, reaching number 8.
Alyson as an Actress
Besides singing, Alyson has also acted in musical plays. In 1986, she played her friend Phyllis Hyman in a play called "Thank God, The Beat Goes On." This play told the story of Phyllis Hyman's career. Alyson also played the role of Alberta, the mother of famous singer Marvin Gaye. This was in a play called "My Brother, Marvin."
Recent Achievements
In 2023, Alyson Williams was part of a special music project. She sang on a song called "People Get Ready" - Legends Unite For St. Jude. This song won an Emmy Award for Best Arrangement/Composition! This shows her amazing talent continues to be recognized.
See also
In Spanish: Alyson Williams para niños
