Talk:Deniece Williams

Deniece Williams - "Love, Niecy Style" (2007)
Multiple Grammy-winner Deniece Williams has the voice of an angel. On "Love, Niecy Style" she delivers spine-tingling interpretations of her favorite classics as well as original compositions!!


 * That's How Heartaches Are Made (with Stevie Wonder)
 * Love's Holiday (with Philip Bailey)
 * This Time I'll Be Sweeter
 * If You Really Love Me
 * Someday We'll All Be Free
 * Cherish
 * Lady Love Me (with George Duke)
 * The Only Thing Missing (with Everette Harp)
 * Never Too Much
 * Cause You Love Me Baby

Born in 1950 or '51?
Most of the online bios I'd seen of of Miss Williams gave her birth year as 1951, but after doing a google search I've discovered that there are just as many online sources saying she was born in 1950. The clincher is an article that appeared in an issue of the UK TV/Radio listings magazine Radio Times. It was part of a series of interview/profiles of various radio personalities - and this particular profile was of Miss Williams, in which she gives her age as "53 years young!" (this was in the early weeks of 2004, before her June 3rd bitrhday). That's seems a pretty reliable source to show she was born in 1950. If anyone has more reliable sources as to her being born in 1951 then please do share. - Crisso 16:46, 30 September 2005 (UTC)

Whistle Register
just out of curiosity, what songs does she access the whistle register in??? 67.181.94.96 01:44, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

I'm not sure of that myself. The highest note I've heard her hit was a D6 in two songs: "Black Butterfly" and "Let's Hear It For The Boy". She may have hit a higher note in some other songs, though... Anonymous


 * Deniece is noted as singing in the background on Minnie Riperton's "Every Time He Comes Around". If that is Niecy, then she is hitting some VERY high, Minnie-like notes, well above D6. FamousBobby 05:14, 7 March 2006 (UTC)


 * The highest in that song of what I heard is G6. Myke 20:43, 15 April 2006 (UTC)

if you all haven't heard her 1978 cover of "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do), you will hear some very high notes. if anyone wants the mp3, just send me an email at oldschoolfreak@gmail.com Drmagic 01:19, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

If you listen to her song "If You Don't Believe", you will hear her hit an F6 note towards the end of the song. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gospoman (talk • contribs) 20:14, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

On her song Why Can't We Fall In Love? from her 1979 album When Love Comes Calling, towards the end of the song she hits an astounding and impressive G6 note. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1700:6CBA:4400:4C92:D1A9:7724:C3D7 (talk) 23:50, 26 November 2021 (UTC)

Such debate is unwarranted
For persons to be questioning whether or not Deniece Williams is able to sing in the whistle register is a waste of time and goes to show how much time people have to waste. The texture of Deniece's voice tells that she possesses such ability. Not because you have only heard two songs that to you do not showcase her full potential should in no way make you doubt her ability. Remember that Ms. Williams has a large number of albums both in secular and gospel. I myself does not have a quarter of her recordings but from what I have heard so far I am satisfied. Songs such as 'Why can't we fall in love', 'I found love', her live version of 'God is truly amazing' and the duet with Sandi Patti, 'They say' and other outings satify me that Deniece Williams can sing in the whistle register. One must take into consideration that everyone's voice is different, therefore Mariah and Chante`s whisling ability doesn't sound the same, neither does Shanice and Minnie Riperton. From what I have been reading about this whole whistling contention, no one seems to have a set definition of what is the whistle register, whether it is in G6 or E6. All I care to know is that those singers who so far have been listed on the Whistle Register list which include Deniece Williams can do what talented singers like Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion can't do; even though without any doubt these singers named are more talented and accomplished than many of those on the list.This tells me that the contention should not then be about who truly possesses this ability, but rather who can do it better - Thus the 'sheep needs to be separated from the 'goat'.


 * Thank you. TamYum 17:24, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

who is Chante`? Drmagic 22:31, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Chante Moore is the singer who had the hit song, 'Chante' got a man', and the duet with Kci ,'In a different light' on the latter she showcases her whistling ability and on other songs that she does live. Chante is also married to Kenny Lattimore and two or so years back they put out a duet album.


 * Dude, this shit sucks.

Jazze Pha
I'm confused about this subject. I keep reading and hearing that she is his mother, but then there are other reports that say that his mother is a singer named Denise Williams, but this is not the one. Can anyone provide evidence of this? Thanks! TamYum 02:10, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

'Atlanta-based Jazze Pha (born Phalon Alexander), the son of original Bar-Kays bassist James Alexander and chart-topping R&B singer Deniece Williams'......This information is taken from Artistdirect's bio of Jazze Pha. This confirms that Deniece Williams is the mother of him. You can visit All Music Guide site and read this info....June 12, 2006

I interviewed Jazze Pha for allhiphop.com this afternoon and he confirmed that his mother is not THE Deniece Williams. She is a woman of the same name. If you want to cite it, the interview should be up in a few weeks.

Deniece's Birthday
I have seen where Deniece's birth date has been questioned. well from what I have seen reported from the Grand Forks Herald and the Almanac her birthday is June 3, 1951...Making her 55 in 2006.
 * There are loads of sources online giving 1950 and 1951 as her birth year - those two don't seem to be any more reliable than all the others. Deniece saying she was 53 in a January 2004 interview seems to be the most reliable. Crisso 14:07, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

considering you're the only one who's apparently heard this interview, it's hearsay. not saying you're making it up but who knows? she could've been saying "54" rather than saying "53 going on 54". some people do that you know? anyway i've modified the article to reflect the fact she may have been born in either year. Drmagic 15:16, 26 June 2006 (UTC)
 * That's a good idea. I was thinking as 1950 and '51 have been given in equal measure the RT interview seemed to be the only source that came near to confirming one over the other. I'm sure the truth will out eventually. Crisso 16:24, 26 June 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't get why we are now going for 1951 when there are so many other sources saying 1950 - even her official site is saying 1950! We should at the very least list both years. Crisso (talk) 19:58, 19 February 2019 (UTC)

Broadcasting Career
Does anyone have any more info on her career in broadcasting? I know she did a radio show in the UK (I'm not sure if it's been on air since 2004) but I remember hearing that she's done other radio shows in other countries and was thinking they should probably be mentioned too. Crisso 16:24, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

Misleading Information
'Williams' career began in the 1970s when she became a backup vocalist for Stevie Wonder, who was the opening act for The Rolling Stones at the time, and Minnie Riperton.'

The above quote extracted from Deniece's biography gives a clear impression that Stevie Wonder was an opening act for Minnie Riperton. This is not true. How can Stevie Wonder be an opening act for an artist that he himself is bigger than in terms of accomplishments and more importantly, an artist that at that time he had employed as a member of his backing band/group 'Wonderlove'. This would suggest that Stevie Wonder was opening for his background vocals. Information available has confirmed that Minnie after a two years sabatical in Florida returned on the scene around 72/73 and was hired by Stevie as a part of his Wonderlove group; which included Deniece Williams. Therefore, correction is needed..................June 28, 2006

Denieces re-addition to Whistle Register
I have provided some new information that I believe is sufficient to enlist Deniece Williams back on the list as it meets the criteria for entrance to the list. kudeh 10/28/06  2:43

I have seen where some anonymous editor has seen it fit to remove Deniece Williams name from off the whistle list without declaring what makes her unacceptable. there are several references in the article that speaks to Deniece's voice likeness; I do not think the word whistle has to be there to make her qualified. Especially when there are references and cross-references that in my opinion clearly indicate that she posesses the ability. I must note also that the Rolling stone magazine/site in their review of Mariah's Emotion album describes her high notes as falsetto and not whistle or superhead or coloratura soprano, or whatever term seems to be expected; this proves my point that whistle is a terminology created by wikipedians or rather after Minnie's (unfortunate) death. I would appreciate anyone seeing the need to remove Deniece's name to please SAY why s/he is doing so. Remember Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, built on research...can we help each other in this regard by pointing out errors and directing others to facts? Kudeh November 4, 2006    11:23pm

Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
Why is this song not mentioned in the article about her? Could some one please add it. The article about the song lists her as co-singer of this #1 song. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Penthrift (talk • contribs) 12:00, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

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There is more than one album in a section
Deniece Williams did sing on Roberta Flack’s 1975 album, but she did sing backup on Blue Lights In The Basement, because she is credited as an backing vocalist. Can this be added? 2601:406:4200:8E90:CDDF:AEF:831B:69D5 (talk) 20:51, 12 September 2023 (UTC)


 * I can say that this can be added, because that the page already contains that Mrs. Deniece did sing background for the album, but there is an biography of living persons policy on this article, but I will just leave it there for now.Oldschoollover24 (talk) 21:53, 12 October 2023 (UTC)