Sunday, May 10, 2009

R.I.P. Ms Wills

Sadness. One of the great disco divas has left the stage. According to her official website Viola Wills passed away May 6th after a long illness, aged 69.

Her biggest hit without a doubt was her disco version of the 1970s Gordon Lightfoot ballad (and years before the song was made popular again by the film "54") "If You Could Read My Mind":


"If You Could Read My Mind" from a Netherlands tv show, 1981.

Ah, what a tale my thoughts would tell. Indeed. I also loved this track, the deceptively sweet sounding slow burner "Gonna Get Along Without You Now":


"Gonna Get Along Without You Now", 1979.

Who hasn't wanted to say that to someone, somewhere along the line? One of the greatest break-up songs of all time.

Vale Ms Wills, and a big thank you from the dancefloor.

4 comments:

Cathy said...

I really loved those songs!
On a different note, have you seen this one? Quality back-up dancers! A great laugh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k85q9L8eJI

The Other Andrew said...

Cathy, LOL! Somewhere a leather bar is missing 2 clones...

TJB said...

RIP, Viola!

I also love her epic hi-NRG remake of "Stormy Weather"...

Michael Guy said...

OH LORD CHRIST JEEBUS! LURVE Viola!!

See if you can find her version of "Stormy Weather" SO damn good!

RIP, girl! She brought so much joy!