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  • Viola Mae Wilkerson (December 30, 1939 - May 6, 2009) was an American pop singer, best known for the 1979 UK Singles Chart number 8 hit and US U.S. Hot Dance Club Play number 52 hit, "Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now". Other hits included further covers of the songs, "Both Sides Now" (number 35 UK) (1986), and "If You Could Read My Mind" (number 2 U.S. Hot Dance Club Play) (1980).
    Wills' first major break into the mainstream came in 1979 with her cover version of "Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now" (the song's release date was May 14, 1979) which started a string of dance hits. All three of the songs landed Wills in the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles. In 1982, her cover of "Stormy Weather" peaked at number 4 in the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart. Later in 1983, the newly formed record label RVA (Robert Viola Ashmun), released a number of songs, including "Wall", "Space" and "If These Walls Could Speak".
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    Broadcast date: 12/08/1979
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  • @garypatterson2055
    @garypatterson2055 Před 23 dny +4

    Oh God, I miss the old days. If only we'd a time machine. To go back and relive, the good all times.❤

  • @mr.google7040
    @mr.google7040 Před 7 měsíci +24

    This is from 1980, I'm from 1999 and I call this High Quality Music! 🤩🕺🎶

  • @user-fb9ej3tm1l
    @user-fb9ej3tm1l Před 6 měsíci +39

    Definitely this music from the 70's will never stop being heard. Hallelujah for that!!!!!!!

  • @pauljones9061
    @pauljones9061 Před 2 lety +13

    I was working for Ariola records when this came out and the whole label and Artists went on a music convention for the weekend, i still have a photo of myself and Viola dancing, she was lovely.

  • @juliethompson340
    @juliethompson340 Před rokem +74

    Still a great song after almost 50 years.

  • @thegambler2891
    @thegambler2891 Před 3 lety +77

    Thankyou for the song Viola...RIP sweetheart

  • @a.k.4995
    @a.k.4995 Před 3 lety +138

    there are melodies that never die out. She is definitely one of them

  • @theblytonian3906
    @theblytonian3906 Před 2 lety +190

    Always loved this song when it was on the radio. Contrary to relationship message in the lyrics, the feelings evoked by the melody always felt upbeat & uplifting to me. They never played it enough for me at the time, and then it was gone from the airwaves. Comprehending that was over 40 years ago, lovely to hear it again which now evokes...where did those years go?!!

    • @steffenpedersen1462
      @steffenpedersen1462 Před 2 lety +10

      So true. Our youth 40 years ago. Miss it from time to time.

    • @darrenwhytock4892
      @darrenwhytock4892 Před 2 lety +4

      There was so many proper musicians then that they didn’t have to play 20 times per day to fill the airwaves. Talents sparser than Homer Simpson’s hair.

    • @camarada6456
      @camarada6456 Před rokem +4

      In south América was a big hit

    • @vincentruvo6988
      @vincentruvo6988 Před rokem +2

      Never heard this song before and I know a lot of disco songs.

    • @paulhillman400
      @paulhillman400 Před rokem +1

      @@vincentruvo6988 It wasn't originally a disco song, written in 1952.

  • @richardhukins1703
    @richardhukins1703 Před 3 lety +16

    I don't get any better, how I wish I could zoom back. RIP, lovely lady. xx

  • @marinoooo
    @marinoooo Před 7 měsíci +6

    The happiest break-up song ever 🎉😂❤

    • @MCSmith29
      @MCSmith29 Před 22 dny

      Along with David Ruffin's "Walk away from love".

  • @paulleonardo4042
    @paulleonardo4042 Před 3 lety +3

    God help meeeee....I love this freaking music. Take me back please just for one more night of disco. This is pure music and nothing but happiness and getting along. A time long gone, you just had to be there to truly understand and experience the sheer joy of the Era and the dance floor....

  • @malena2467
    @malena2467 Před 9 měsíci +15

    One of the most iconic songs of Disco Music.

  • @marksullivansullybcs8340
    @marksullivansullybcs8340 Před 3 lety +18

    Great decade great music..
    Time machine please ❤️❤️
    R. I. P. VIOLA AND THANK YOU X

  • @LuisAlbertoCamachoArevalo

    Wauuuuu. Un temon .del.1980,viola, Willis. De ptmmmm..
    Lima..Perú..

  • @soundseeker63
    @soundseeker63 Před rokem +30

    She SPARKLES in every sense of the word! 🤩

  • @cosmicwarlord2002
    @cosmicwarlord2002 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love this song and so many great memories from the late 70's . Thank you Viola. RIP x

  • @massagebyjustin25
    @massagebyjustin25 Před 4 lety +58

    Viola had it all! Amazing voice.....amazing beauty....great stage presence ! She should have been a much more major star.......the recording artists that hit it big did not have 1/2 her talent.

    • @davanmani556
      @davanmani556 Před 3 lety +2

      But producers liked them young. Evelyn Champagne King and Brenda Lee are prime examples. She was 39.

    • @annmarieclarke9107
      @annmarieclarke9107 Před 2 lety +1

      This was about her 3rd coming, according to what i read' about miss Wills, she had several children, the first music Barry Whyte produced solo was sung by her in 1967, she would be in her early 80's if she was still around.

    • @rockrecordreport7136
      @rockrecordreport7136 Před měsícem

      @@annmarieclarke9107 And she would still be singing I think.

  • @kymferris532
    @kymferris532 Před 2 lety +21

    Love it ❤️❤️❤️ still listening in 2022, a beautiful lady and wot a voice amazing ❤️👍 RIP beautiful lady sweet dreams ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎊

  • @bavandrancook7729
    @bavandrancook7729 Před 7 měsíci +2

    it was different time, life was so simple and disco was at its peak - its always the case when you look back, it brings back memories of what else could the future have install for us, but at the same time we were happy to stay in our era

  • @bluhole
    @bluhole Před 3 lety +5

    We had the greatest songs in the 70's. I wish I could go back.

  • @monicadelvito5300
    @monicadelvito5300 Před 4 dny

    Beautiful!!!👏🤩😍❤️🎶

  • @livy4life
    @livy4life Před 6 lety +91

    Timeless ! I never get tired of hearing this track. Viola thanks for this beautiful piece of music. RIP lovely.

  • @toutaipalu9116
    @toutaipalu9116 Před 3 lety +24

    Rest in Paradise Viola Wills, great & timeless song that we can connect with on all levels.

  • @6lr6ak6
    @6lr6ak6 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Back when you had to switch hands so didn't get caught up in microphone wire, so good looking, what a smile, energy, great song never get tired.

  • @davidbell8588
    @davidbell8588 Před 3 lety +63

    Just brilliant these sound bring back so many great times had then and really cheers you up in todays dark days.

  • @peterthornton523
    @peterthornton523 Před 2 lety +11

    Beautiful song beautiful voice beautiful lady great times 👍👍👍👍

  • @cesarcastillo14
    @cesarcastillo14 Před 2 lety +5

    En 1980 conoci a mi Amada esposa en La UNMSM con esta cancion que hermoso Tiempo y ahora yo y Ella estamos juntos desde Entonces y vivimos en Australia! Viva los 70 y 80 !

    • @pattheslut
      @pattheslut Před 2 lety

      En los meses de Mayo y Junio de 1980,se oía esta canción a menudo por la radio en Australia.

  • @ronc1772
    @ronc1772 Před 9 měsíci +3

    All of Viola's cover versions are the BEST versions ❤

  • @bernardoseabaeltran2143
    @bernardoseabaeltran2143 Před 7 měsíci +17

    2023 y está canción sigue siendo súper bella de 1980👍😎

  • @meriggiar
    @meriggiar Před 4 lety +19

    This Wills (1939-2009) is really nice.
    She managed to place six children before the age of 21, and she did well, because breastfeeding, for gynecologists, must end by 28.
    Then, fortunately, in 65, it was discovered by Barry White.
    Known almost for this single song, which is the reissue of a motif from the early 1950s, but with her it had unexpected success, in 1979 ... (at 40)
    They are among those who can remember it

  • @Sameoldfitup
    @Sameoldfitup Před 4 lety +8

    "Life is an unanswered question, but let's still believe in the dignity and importance of the question."
    Tennessee Williams.

  • @norbertfranz2611
    @norbertfranz2611 Před rokem +3

    Herrlich,bei diesem Sound hebe ich heute noch ab💃🕺.

  • @JOWIGAMINGGTA
    @JOWIGAMINGGTA Před 4 lety +24

    Makes me soooo happy!!

  • @leonardpachal7987
    @leonardpachal7987 Před 5 lety +9

    70s.80s was the best years of my life . listening to songs like one great voice lovely woman

  • @remofernandez3948
    @remofernandez3948 Před 3 lety +1

    HEY VIOLA, THANKS FOR THE GOOD OLD DAYS, JUST ONLY ONE TEAR TO DROP, SEPT. 10, 2020, LIFE IS AMAZING....

  • @davidbloxham6114
    @davidbloxham6114 Před 2 lety +8

    70s classic hit, one to dance too! July 2022! Awesome artist!👍👍❤❤😃😃

  • @silvanas.6173
    @silvanas.6173 Před 4 lety +7

    RIP lovely Viola Wills! 💔🌹💔🌹💔

  • @beedeetridip8480
    @beedeetridip8480 Před 4 lety +6

    It's very nice to able to hear this beautiful memorable song again when disco were in it's top era. Wish this kind of disco music can reborn

  • @lolbroh
    @lolbroh Před 2 lety +3

    Am 25 and love the Disco! This is music! not like what they call now-adays which are in top 40.. If I had a Time machine.. I know excatly where am going! DISCO TIMe!

  • @unions100
    @unions100 Před 5 lety +10

    Sure does take me back to the great times , beautiful piece of music and what a great voice she had R I P

  • @alejandrogutierrez278
    @alejandrogutierrez278 Před 7 lety +39

    I like how she sings,dance,everything.

  • @enemyofthestate357
    @enemyofthestate357 Před 3 lety +2

    1 of the best ever disco songs of the 1970's for sure

  • @drewski363
    @drewski363 Před rokem +1

    Me and Marilyn went on one of our first dates to see Viola at The Joogleberry in Brighton. There was only one little table for two right up the front. We were nervous. Viola was brilliant. 🥰

  • @bethbanderton2163
    @bethbanderton2163 Před 6 lety +76

    Great voice , love the old songs - no autotune here

    • @kevinday2687
      @kevinday2687 Před 5 lety +3

      This helped me over a break up took a while tho.

    • @sawleyram7405
      @sawleyram7405 Před 4 lety +3

      Love this music, far better than a lot of the moronic rubbish produced now. However... 'autotune' has been around in various forms since the 1940s.

    • @gomenoni
      @gomenoni Před 4 lety +3

      @@sawleyram7405 las voces de eatudio heran iguales a las que salian en vivo ahora ya no es así

    • @deanrideout1275
      @deanrideout1275 Před 3 lety

      Me to

    • @tobietera
      @tobietera Před 2 lety

      If you think the vocals haven't been treated in the studio then you don't know how it works. In fact I would think something very much like auto tune was used. There's absolutely nothing wrong with autotune and pretty much every artist uses it.

  • @miguelhuertas7512
    @miguelhuertas7512 Před 3 lety +65

    Una canción muy alegre, así como se mostraba Viola Wills, no me canso de escuchar este lindo tema, gracias Viola por siempre...

  • @marymcgurk5707
    @marymcgurk5707 Před 4 lety +16

    Love this song takes me back in time x

  • @clivehardwick1795
    @clivehardwick1795 Před 7 lety +75

    what a great song by a lovely lady truely missed

    • @rayhadson
      @rayhadson Před 6 lety

      Mama mia

    • @bernardooliveira8649
      @bernardooliveira8649 Před 2 lety

      bonita música ritimo dançante é só boas lembranças e as músicas atuais estão cada vez mais pior que a outra...

  • @BobRey2008
    @BobRey2008 Před rokem +1

    I love the song. Great to know the Singer behind this wonderful song.🎵 ❤

  • @josegarciazapata6632
    @josegarciazapata6632 Před rokem +6

    Cerraba los ojos y ojalá estuviera en lo Güeno y quedarme anclado bailando estas hermosas melodías y ese ambiente tan sano,donde todo era amor y simpatía,los años destrozan a los seres humanos y ya nunca seremos igual,que pena me da ...

  • @waynejones4594
    @waynejones4594 Před 2 lety +5

    Such a brilliant song, by such a wonderful singer.

  • @BrianHinter
    @BrianHinter Před 5 dny

    Love this song beautiful ❤

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Timeless!... great song 👍🎵

  • @johnnyandalice
    @johnnyandalice Před 7 lety +24

    Not to remember such a fabulous song, at the same time to be dancing with the right girl ... Fabulous the seventy !!!, color ..., light ..., sound and more ...

  • @adrinathegreat3095
    @adrinathegreat3095 Před 12 dny +1

    Big hit in the UK and other countries but was only a minor dance hit in the USA, by the time this performance she had 6 grown up adult children

  • @SundaeExpress
    @SundaeExpress Před rokem +1

    Good cover

  • @valeriadias2488
    @valeriadias2488 Před 4 lety +84

    Aaaaaaaah essa música fez parte da MINHA infância, que saudades 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Pilarina7
    @Pilarina7 Před 3 lety +23

    Que bonita canción, siempre en mi recuerdo, que bonitos momentos vividos...Gracias Viola..

    • @celiamichaeli7683
      @celiamichaeli7683 Před rokem

      Sim ,bons momentos.Muito lindas a música e intérprete.

    • @MrWierchawsky
      @MrWierchawsky Před 6 měsíci

      What a pretty and wonderful woman ,and have a fine taste too.

  • @renatolupa8104
    @renatolupa8104 Před 2 lety

    Mamma mia che bella canzone ,what a beautiful song . I was not understanding the lirycs, just the happy melody. That's the privilege to be young

  • @oscarhiga3483
    @oscarhiga3483 Před 2 lety +2

    great song, looks like a bright and sunny summer day !!!

  • @phillipedwards3416
    @phillipedwards3416 Před rokem +1

    Favourite singer for me❤
    Gone 14 years, 6th of May.
    Viola Mae Wilkerson....

  • @dyrycorp
    @dyrycorp Před 6 lety +17

    Great times
    Great music
    Dressing up..
    Much luv to all of my disco ..lovers

  • @remomarchesini6457
    @remomarchesini6457 Před 4 lety +2

    Canzone e voce da sogno Grazie Viola Wills

  • @elianabessicolombo3984
    @elianabessicolombo3984 Před rokem +20

    Música linda!!!!
    Impossível não dançar!!
    Traz boas energias.
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @bodycounthb3103
    @bodycounthb3103 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful voice and song♥️💃🕺👍

  • @barryh.4220
    @barryh.4220 Před rokem +2

    One of the classics ...

  • @massimotarabella3693
    @massimotarabella3693 Před 2 lety +1

    graziosa lei, piacevole il brano. Eterna musica

  • @edwinmercado4802
    @edwinmercado4802 Před rokem

    I almost forgot about this great song.
    It's be so long that I haven't heard this beautiful music.
    Rest in peace 😢my sister.
    I'm sure the lord up there is having fun with your beautiful voice. Up in heaven...may the lord bless your soul always. Amen. 😔

  • @vinnylane1693
    @vinnylane1693 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful singer, such a lovely person.❤

  • @NorthernFella
    @NorthernFella Před 5 lety +8

    Tune!!!!! You can't beat these old classics

  • @annreed101
    @annreed101 Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely fantastic 💞

    • @david-bs2ov
      @david-bs2ov Před 2 lety +1

      Ann Reed
      You have good taste Ann!

    • @annreed101
      @annreed101 Před 2 lety +1

      @@david-bs2ov thank you 💞

    • @david-bs2ov
      @david-bs2ov Před 2 lety +2

      @@annreed101 We share good taste in music. 👩‍❤‍👨

  • @winfriedkudlek5803
    @winfriedkudlek5803 Před rokem +1

    Masterpiece of Pop Musik !

  • @adrianadompieri3884
    @adrianadompieri3884 Před rokem +8

    Sensacional!
    Eu era criança e meus irmãos escutavam essa maravilha.

  • @alexbatuk
    @alexbatuk Před rokem +7

    Que linda voz, clarito timbre, y muy precisa su entonacion. Me encantaaaaa ellaaa...

  • @luisalbertocamachoareval-tm2yy

    Wauuuu. Otro, temon del 80ta. Asuuu. En los tonos ,y fiestas. 60,70y 80tas. Inmortales....Lima,Perú ..

  • @SJHR2
    @SJHR2 Před 7 lety +19

    Classic disco cut!

  • @bernardooliveira8649
    @bernardooliveira8649 Před 3 lety +30

    linda musica e recordação o ritimo dançante Viola willis é só boas lembranças.

  • @Eljavi1976
    @Eljavi1976 Před 2 měsíci +1

    El disco de viola will que había en mi casa era de 45 rpm y tenía esa canción por ambos lados

  • @sunshinegirl4500
    @sunshinegirl4500 Před 10 dny

    Amazing song

  • @MsGio59
    @MsGio59 Před 4 měsíci

    bravaaaaaa!!!!!!

  • @angelaangela482
    @angelaangela482 Před rokem +1

    Este tema grabado x siempre en mi ❤Que recuerdos Mi Club de Banfield.Lo más.💖💖

  • @user-ov5wy2qc8k
    @user-ov5wy2qc8k Před měsícem +2

    This song is dedicated to all the guys who broke my heart in anyway ❤good bye kisses to all of you and your memories 😂😘💋💋💋💋

  • @markreardon6290
    @markreardon6290 Před 7 lety +21

    this gal had an.awsome voice 🙌🙌🙌💷

    • @martamoreira2965
      @martamoreira2965 Před 6 lety

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  • @heatherholyland1338
    @heatherholyland1338 Před 7 lety +11

    Simply wonderful ...

  • @jimmyguitar9676
    @jimmyguitar9676 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful Voice Viola Wills Legendary

  • @billdrennan165
    @billdrennan165 Před 3 lety +2

    She had a really excellent voice - surprised she didn't have more hits.

  • @leskruger5697
    @leskruger5697 Před rokem +2

    Normally this isn't my style of music preference, but I really liked this. I mean, I REALLY liked it.

  • @1buman69
    @1buman69 Před 2 lety +2

    Had the luck and honor of knowing her many years ago in the late 90's in Palm Springs. Ate dinner and went out clubbing on a few occasions with her.

  • @franciscojaviergarcia626

    Llevo 10 veces repitiéndola hermosa cancion

  • @anjasmolders2013
    @anjasmolders2013 Před 4 lety +22

    Viola,what a voice RIP

  • @williestevenson7181
    @williestevenson7181 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautìful music love it keep it up 2021 from Scotland

  • @marianolazaro3660
    @marianolazaro3660 Před 4 lety +1

    Grande viola wills

  • @jujuguy2323
    @jujuguy2323 Před 4 lety +6

    Love the violins in the beginning

  • @JamesrodgerP
    @JamesrodgerP Před 4 lety +8

    Gonna Get Along Without You Now! january 2020!

  • @ronaldbogucki7975
    @ronaldbogucki7975 Před 4 lety

    nobody could sing this better her singing voice perfect couldn't hear differently Thank You

  • @juliemullen365
    @juliemullen365 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow what beauty what a voice ❤

  • @richardhukins1703
    @richardhukins1703 Před 6 lety +8

    Lovely lady, superb voice.

  • @mariasilvasouza5802
    @mariasilvasouza5802 Před 4 lety +20

    So lembrancas da minha adolescência saudades epoca da inocencia

  • @genivaldogutierres8058
    @genivaldogutierres8058 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Música extraordinária lembra melhores anos da minha vida e sem dúvidas foi a melhor cantora

  • @nezim13
    @nezim13 Před 3 lety

    Great Great Great, Tammy Lyn ~ Runaway from you, another nostalgic corker !

  • @emmanuelH.
    @emmanuelH. Před 3 lety +12

    Anos 70,80 e 90 foram os melhores.