Odia Coates facts for kids
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Odia Coates
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| Born | November 13, 1941 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | May 19, 1991 (aged 49) Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Adult contemporary, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Associated acts | Paul Anka |
Odia Coates (born November 13, 1941 – died May 19, 1991) was an American singer. She was famous for her hit songs with Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka.
Early Life of Odia Coates
Odia Coates was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Her father was a minister in the church. When she was young, her family moved to Watts, California.
In Watts, her father became a pastor at the Beautiful Gates Church Of God In Christ. Odia sang in the church choir there. She later joined the Northern California State Youth Choir. This choir was started by Edwin Hawkins. She also became a member of a group called Sisters Love.
Singing with Paul Anka
Odia Coates is best known for her duets with Paul Anka. A duet is a song sung by two people. Their song "(You're) Having My Baby" became a huge hit. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974.
Paul Anka heard Odia singing on a gospel album by the Edwin Hawkins Singers. He thought her voice would be perfect for his new song. They recorded the song together, and it was a big success.
After that, they recorded several more songs. These included "One Man Woman/One Woman Man" in 1974. They also sang "I Don't Like to Sleep Alone" and "(I Believe) There's Nothing Stronger Than Our Love" in 1975. In 1977, they recorded "Make It Up To Me in Love."
Solo Music Career
Odia Coates also released some songs on her own. She had a little success with a song called "You Come And You Go." She also covered the Electric Light Orchestra song "Showdown."
These songs were on her only solo album, released in 1975. It was produced by Rick Hall. Odia also recorded "Make It Up To Me Baby" in 1973. She was working on another solo album in the mid-1980s.
Later Life and Passing
Odia Coates passed away on May 19, 1991. She was 49 years old. She died from breast cancer at Oakland Medical Center. She had been battling the illness for four years.
