Who is this American popular music singer and actress that gained prominence in the 1960s for a No. 1 American single in 1962 and contributed to the 1990 soundtrack album the Dick Tracy OST?
Darlene Love Darlene Wright (born July 26, 1941), known by her stage name, Darlene Love is an American popular music singer and actress. She gained prominence in the 1960s for the song "He's a Rebel," a No. 1 American single in 1962, and was one of the artists who performed on the celebrated Christmas album "A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector," produced by Phil Spector in 1963. She is ranked number 84 among Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers.
Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, "Guinness World Records" cited her as the most awarded female act of all-time. Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, with 200 million records sold worldwide. She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American women artists who follow in her footsteps.