Carol Douglas
Carol Douglas, born Carolyn Strickland on April 7, 1948, in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, is an American singer and actress renowned for her contributions to the disco genre. Coming from a musical family, her mother, Minnie Newsome, was a blues and jazz singer, and her cousin was the legendary soul singer Sam Cooke. Douglas's early musical endeavors included performing in a female trio named April May & June during her high school years.
Douglas initially pursued an acting career, appearing in theatrical productions and television, including an episode of The Patty Duke Show. However, she shifted her focus to music in the early 1970s. She joined the reformed soul group The Chantels as the lead singer and toured the U.S. before embarking on a solo career.
In 1974, Douglas signed with Midland International Records and released "Doctor's Orders," which became a pioneering disco hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard disco chart and No. 11 on the Hot 100. Her subsequent releases included "Midnight Love Affair," which topped the disco charts in 1976. Douglas continued to release music throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, with notable tracks like "Night Fever" and "My Simple Heart."
Despite not achieving the same mainstream success as "Doctor's Orders," Douglas remained a prominent figure in the disco scene. Her music career experienced a resurgence during the 1990s retro-boom, leading to tours and appearances at various events. Douglas's influence on the disco genre and her enduring presence in the music industry highlight her significant contributions as a pioneering disco artist.
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