Geoffrey Williams facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Geoffrey Williams
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| Birth name | Geoffrey Williams |
| Born | 1963 |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Soul, funk, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, Polydor, Giant, EMI, Hands On Records, Movement Records, Oyster Music, Kobalt Music |
Geoffrey Williams is a talented English singer and songwriter. He is known for his soulful voice and catchy pop and funk tunes. In the 1990s, several of his songs became popular in the UK. One of his most famous songs, "It's Not a Love Thing," even reached the top 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. This song was from his album Bare, released in 1992.
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Geoffrey Williams' Music Journey
Geoffrey Williams has released many albums and singles throughout his career. His music often blends soul, funk, and pop styles. He started releasing music in the 1980s and has continued to create new songs.
Albums Released
Here are some of the albums Geoffrey Williams has released:
- Heroes, Spies and Gypsies (1988)
- Prisoner of Love (1989)
- Bare (1992)
- The Drop (1996)
- Move into Soul (2008)
- Yes Is the Answer! (2012)
Popular Singles
Geoffrey Williams has released many singles, which are individual songs. Some of his songs became hits in the UK and other countries. For example, "Cinderella" reached No. 9 in Germany. "It's Not a Love Thing" was a hit in both the UK and the U.S. Other songs like "Summer Breeze" and "Drive" also charted in the UK.
- "Cinderella" (1988) – This song was very popular in Germany.
- "It's Not a Love Thing" (1992) – A big hit in the UK and the U.S.
- "Summer Breeze" (1992) – This song also made it onto the UK charts.
- "Drive" (1996) – Another song that charted well in the UK.
Writing Songs for Other Artists
Besides singing his own songs, Geoffrey Williams is also a successful songwriter for other famous musicians. This means he helps create the lyrics and music for songs that other artists perform.
Here are some well-known songs he helped write:
- "Born This Way" – This song was sung by the legendary Dusty Springfield.
- "I'll Be There" – He co-wrote this for the popular group Eternal.
- "Rosanna's Little Sister" – This song was featured on an album by Color Me Badd.
- "Whatever Happens" – He was one of the writers for this song by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, which appeared on his album Invincible.
What's He Doing Now?
Geoffrey Williams continues to be involved in music. He shares his knowledge and experience by teaching at The University of Melbourne. He also still creates and releases new music for his fans. You can find his latest songs on his Bandcamp page. Some of his recent projects include The Sidewinder Project and Cosmic Love EP.
