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Betty Wright

American singer (1953-2020) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 66

Bessie Regina Norris, better known by her stage name Betty Wright, was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and background vocalist. Beginning her professional career in the late 1960s as a teenager, Wright rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as "Clean Up Woman" and "Tonight Is the Night".

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Top songs 9

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After The Pain1988
No Pain, (No Gain)1988
Tonight Is the Night (Pts. 1&2)2002
Clean up Woman1972
Tonight Is the Night - Live1978
Old Songs2011
Shoorah! Shoorah!1974
Girls Can't Do What the Guys Do1968
Holy Key (feat. Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar & Betty Wright)2016

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Awards

Grammy Award for Best R&B Song1976

About this person

Wright was also prominent in her use of whistle register.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1953 to 2020 · aged 66

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