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1975: BLACK MUSIC Article. Vince Montana "outed" The Sweet hearts of Sigma as the session singers of the 1975 Debut Album of The Ritchie Family 'Brazil'. When "Brazil" hitted the Charts a group was needed and Cheryl Mason-Jacks, Cassandra Wooten and Gwendolyn Oliver (2/3 Honey & The Bees singers) were hired to represent the name The Ritchie Family for Live Concerts and TV appearrances. Scan provided by Jari Salo. The Ritchie Family - The Tribute Page The Ritchie Family - The Tribute Page "BRAZIL" LIVE with VOCALS by Cassandra Wooten, Gwendoly Oliver and Cheryl Mason-Jacks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo9b8mpzYho&t=2s YOUTUBE.COM THE RITCHIE FAMILY - "BRAZIL" (LIVE 1977) THE RITCHIE FAMILY - "BRAZIL" (LIVE 1977)

BY  STACEY MARCUS, STACKER NEWS  ON 7/5/21 AT 10:00 AM EDT   Donna Summer was a pop icon, five-time Grammy winner, and legendary songbird who scored 42 single hits on Billboard's Hot 100. Songs like "Love to Love You Baby" and "Hot Stuff" illuminate her tremendous songwriting and singing talent. Anyone growing up in the disco era is familiar with her music, but not many know her story behind the headlines. JEFFREY MAYER/WIREIMAGE / GETTY IMAGES To celebrate the "Queen of Disco," Stacker scoured news and biography sites to highlight 25 facts about Donna Summer that help paint a fuller picture of her life beyond the disco ball. Summer spoke German fluently, took up painting later in life, and battled depression, even surviving a suicide attempt. Did you know that a sleeping bathroom attendant was the inspiration for "She Works Hard for the Money" or that she had a role in the TV series Family Matters? Play your favorite Donna Summer songs as y...