Loleatta Holloway

LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY
 
 
Loleatta Holloway  (November 5, 1946 – March 21, 2011) was an American singer, mainly known for disco songs such as “Hit and Run” and “Love Sensation”, both of which have been sampled extensively.  In December 2016, Billboard magazine ranked her as the 95th most successful dance artist of all-time.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 

Mikki Farrow moved to Philadelphia in 1968 to get involved in the soul music scene there.  As noted on the Rare and Obscure Music post:  “Mikki worked as a songwriter and background singer, working with artists such as Archie Bell and the Drells, Loleatta Holloway, Blue Magic, and the Trammps.”  

 

(July 2014)