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Linda Womack
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| Birth name | Linda Cooke |
| Born | April 25, 1953 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Labels | Capricorn |
Linda Womack (born April 25, 1953), also known as Zeriiya Zekkariyas, is an American singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of the famous soul singer Sam Cooke. Linda later became very successful as half of the music duo Womack & Womack with her husband, Cecil Womack.
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About Linda Womack
Her Early Life
Linda Womack, whose birth name was Linda Cooke, was born on April 25, 1953. She is the oldest child of Barbara Campbell and Sam Cooke. Her parents got married in 1958. In December 1964, when Linda was 11 years old, her father passed away. A few months later, in March 1965, her mother married Bobby Womack. Bobby was a singer and a close friend of Linda's father.
A Career in Music
Linda Womack became well-known for her musical talents. She showed her skills as both a songwriter and a singer.
Songwriting Success
In 1972, Linda helped write the popular song "Woman's Gotta Have It" for Bobby Womack. In 1979, she signed with Capricorn Records. She also toured with Bobby Womack, planning to create her first album. Linda became a respected songwriter for soul music in the late 1970s and 1980s. She wrote "Love Bankrupt" for Patti LaBelle. She also wrote the beautiful song "New Day" for soul singer and jazz guitarist, George Benson.
Womack & Womack Duo
Linda married Cecil Womack, who was Bobby's brother. Together, they formed the music duo Womack & Womack. They had a very successful career making records. Their first album, Love Wars, was released by Elektra Records. It was praised by music critics. The song "Baby I'm Scared of You" from that album became a Top 40 R&B hit.
They released several other albums, including Radio M.U.S.I.C. Man (1985) and Starbright (1986). Their album Conscience came out in 1988. From this album, their song "Teardrops" became a huge worldwide hit. Linda and Cecil wrote the song together, and Linda sang the lead vocals. Their last album as Womack & Womack was Transformation Into The House Of Zekkariyas in 1993.
Life in South Africa
In the 1990s, Linda and her family moved to South Africa. She continues to make music with her seven children. They perform together as The House of Zekkariyas. Her husband, Cecil Womack, passed away in South Africa on January 25, 2013. He was 65 years old.
