Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick is an American singer who rose to fame in the 1960s with a string of pop and R&B hits, many written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David: Walk On By, I Say a Little Prayer, Do You Know the Way to San Jose.
Her smooth, sophisticated vocal style defined an era.
She later became known to younger generations through her social media presence, particularly her playful interactions on Twitter.
- NewarkLargest city in Jersey
- New JerseyMid-Atlantic coastal state
- cousinAunt or uncle's child
- auntParent's sister or equivalent
Vocal music performer
- chanteuseFemale nightclub singer
- voiceSound from throat
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- performerOne who entertains audiences
entertainer · crooner · songstress · soprano · alto · recording artist · concert · stage presence
Recording achievement trophy
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- lifetime achievementAward for career-long excellence
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
award winner · nomination · ceremony · legend · icon · pioneer · trailblazer · influence
Helper of suffering people
- AIDS awarenessKnowledge about immune virus
- benefit concertEvent raising funds through music
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- civil rightsGuaranteed individual legal protections
social justice · charity · fundraiser · campaign · advocacy · spokesperson · outreach · nonprofit
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
- producerOne who makes things
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
melody · harmony · baroque pop
Passionate vocal genre, 1960s
- R&BSoulful pop genre
- gospel rootsOrigins of sacred music
- emotionComplex psychological state
- feelingSensed inner state
passion · soulful · heartfelt · spiritual · church · Newark · expression · vocal runs
Nickname for Alfred
- chart-topperSong at position one
- billboardLarge outdoor advertising structure
- singlesUnattached individuals
- airplayRadio or TV broadcast
radio hit · gold record · platinum · pop charts · crossover hit · signature song
Whitney Houston
- NewarkLargest city in Jersey
- New JerseyMid-Atlantic coastal state
- cousinAunt or uncle's child
singer
Vocal music performer
performer · entertainer · crooner · songstress · soprano · alto · recording artist · concert · stage presence · torch singer
Grammy
Recording achievement trophy
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- lifetime achievementAward for career-long excellence
- honorsRecognition for achievement
award winner · recognition · nomination · ceremony · legend · icon · pioneer · trailblazer · influence · legacy
humanitarian
Helper of suffering people
- AIDS awarenessKnowledge about immune virus
- benefit concertEvent raising funds through music
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
civil rights · social justice · charity · fundraiser · campaign · advocacy · spokesperson · outreach · nonprofit · Elton John
Burt Bacharach
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
- producerOne who makes things
composition · melody · harmony · baroque pop
soul music
Passionate vocal genre, 1960s
- R&BSoulful pop genre
- gospel rootsOrigins of sacred music
- emotionComplex psychological state
feeling · passion · soulful · heartfelt · spiritual · church · Newark · expression · vocal runs · melisma
Alfie
Nickname for Alfred
- chart-topperSong at position one
- billboardLarge outdoor advertising structure
- singlesUnattached individuals
airplay · radio hit · gold record · platinum · pop charts · crossover hit · signature song
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- oldiesElvis, golden oldies, Hound Dog, oldies, Johnny B. Goode
- R&BMichael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder
- New JerseyansBruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Jon Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston, Danny DeVito
Dionne WarwickSid Vicious
Johnny Rotten · Marilyn Manson · Yoko Ono · Iggy Pop · Courtney Love