Billy Stewart
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Billy Stewart (March 24, 1937 â January 17, 1970) was an American R&B singer and pianist known for his distinctive vocal style, characterized by scatting, improvisation, and rapid phrasing. Born in Washington, D.C., he began his career as a child singing with his brothers before transitioning to secular music. His early career saw him performing with groups like the Rainbows, where he met Marvin Gaye, and working as a session musician for Bo Diddley. Billy Stewart signed with Chess Records in the 1950s and released his first hit, "Billyâs Blues" (1956). His breakthrough came in the 1960s with I Do Love You (1965) and "Sitting in the Park" (1965), both charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. His 1966 album Unbelievable featured his signature rendition of "Summertime", which became a Top 10 hit. He also found success with "Secret Love" (1966). Billy Stewartâs career declined due to health issues, including diabetes and weight problems. He died in a car accident in 1970 at the age of 32. His music remained influential, particularly among Chicano youth in the West Coast. He was inducted into the Washington Area Music Association Hall of Fame in 2002 and the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2021.
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- I Do Love You
- Strange Feeling
- Summertime
- Exodus
- Sugar and Spice
- Let's Fall In Love
- Count Me Out
- Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
- Keep Lovin'
- Love Me
- It's All Right With Me
- When I Fall In Love
- Somewhere (From "West Side Story")
- Moonlight In Vermont
- Who Can I Turn To (From "Roar Of The Greasepaint")
- Fat Boy
- Tell Me The Truth
- I'm In Love (Oh, Yes I Am)
- How Nice It Is
- Because I Love You
- Every Day I Have The Blues
- Cross My Heart
- One More Time
- Golly Golly Gee
