Alyson Williams facts for kids
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Alyson Williams
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Alyson in Atlantic City, NJ
September 22, 2024 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | May 11, 1961 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 on May 11, 1961, is a talented R&B singer and a radio host. 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 Journey
Alyson Williams is the daughter of Bobby Booker, a bandleader and trumpeter. She started her music career by singing backup for many different artists. These artists included Curtis Hairston, Melba Moore, and Bobby Brown.
Early Groups and Solo Start
Before becoming a solo artist, Alyson was part of a group called High Fashion. Later, she sang with another group called the Affair.
Her first solo song, "Yes We Can Can," came out in 1986. She then signed with the Def Jam record label in 1987. At Def Jam, she became a popular singer for duets. She sang with other artists from her label, like Chuck Stanley and Oran "Juice" Jones.
Releasing Her First Album
In 1989, Alyson Williams released her first album, called Raw. She was the first R&B female singer to sign with Def Jam. This album had hit songs like "My Love Is So Raw," which featured the rapper Nikki D, and "Sleep Talk."
Her song "Just Call My Name" was a big hit on the Billboard R&B charts, reaching number 4. Many radio stations still play this song today. The album also included a duet with Ted Mills from the group Blue Magic. Another one of her songs, "I Need Your Lovin'," was a top 10 hit in the UK.
Acting and Other Projects
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." She also played the role of Alberta, the mother of Marvin Gaye, in a play called "My Brother, Marvin."
She recorded a song called "Do You Wanna Know" with Tashan for his album On the Horizon. She later toured with him in the United Kingdom.
In 1991, Alyson recorded "She's Not Your Fool" for the movie Livin' Large. This song also appeared on her self-titled album that same year.
Alyson Williams on the Radio
Since 2015, Alyson Williams has been a radio host at WHCR-FM 90.3. She hosts a show called "Love Notes With Alyson Williams in The Chill Zone." This show airs on Tuesdays from Harlem, New York.
In May 2022, Alyson was featured on saxophonist Najee's cover of the song "Valentine Love" by Norman Connors.
Alyson Williams' Music Releases
Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Record label | |
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| 1989 | Raw | 25 | 29 | Def Jam/Columbia |
| 1992 | Alyson Williams | 31 | — | OBR/Columbia |
| 2004 | It's About Time | — | — | Three Keys Music |
Extended Plays
- Cooked: The Remix Album (1990, Def Jam)
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart Positions | Album | |||||
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| 1986 | "Yes We Can Can" | — | — | — | — | — | — | N/A |
| 1987 | "Make You Mine Tonight" (with Chuck Stanley) | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | Raw |
| 1989 | "Sleep Talk" | 3 | 3 | 24 | 31 | 35 | 17 | |
| "My Love Is So Raw" (featuring Nikki D) | 12 | 28 | — | 39 | — | 34 | ||
| "I Need Your Lovin'" | 5 | — | — | — | — | 8 | ||
| "Just Call My Name" | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "I Second That Emotion" | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | Cooked: The Remix Album | |
| 1990 | "Not on the Outside" | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | Raw |
| 1991 | "She's Not Your Fool" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Alyson Williams |
| 1992 | "Can't Have My Man" | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Just My Luck" | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Everybody Knew but Me" | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
See also
In Spanish: Alyson Williams para niños
