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| Birth name | Linda Ann Fredericks |
| Born | 27 September 1950 Custom House, Essex, England |
| Died | 3 May 2023 (aged 72) Waltham Abbey, Essex, England |
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| Years active | c. 1964–2023 |
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Linda Ann Fredericks (27 September 1950 – 3 May 2023), better known as Linda Lewis, was an English singer, songwriter and musician. She is best known for the singles "Rock-a-Doodle-Doo" (1973) and her version of Betty Everett's "The Shoop Shoop Song" (1975).[1] Her discography includes solo albums, Lark (1972), Not a Little Girl Anymore (1975), Woman Overboard (1977), and the later Second Nature (1995),[2] which became successful in countries such as Japan. Lewis also provided backing vocals for other artists, including David Bowie, Al Kooper, Cat Stevens, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Rick Wakeman, Rod Stewart, Peter Bardens,[3] Hummingbird, Joan Armatrading and Jamiroquai.[4]
She was the eldest of six children, three of whom also had singing careers. Lewis was a self-taught guitarist and keyboard player, influenced by Harry Nilsson, Billie Holiday and Smokey Robinson, also drawing inspiration from others such as Joni Mitchell.[3] Her music blended folk, funk and soul.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
British Hit Singles & Albumswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Joynson, Vernon (1998). The Tapestry of Delights – The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras. Borderline. pp. 507–8. ISBN 9781899855094.
- ^ a b "Linda Lewis, biography". Lindalewis.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
- ^ "Linda Lewis, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 July 2010.