Dionne Warwick, born Dionne Marie Warrick on December 12, 1940, in East Orange, New Jersey, became one of the most successful vocalists of the 1960s and 1970s, achieving 56 charted Billboard hits and over 75 million records sold. Raised in a musical family, she studied classical music and launched her solo career in 1962 with "Don't Make Me Over," establishing a partnership with songwriting legends Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Warwick's sophisticated vocal style and elegant phrasing produced hits including "Walk On By," "I Say a Little Prayer," and "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," achieving unprecedented crossover success between pop and R&B. She won five Grammy Awards and was nominated for an Academy Award while becoming a television personality hosting shows and appearing as a game show panelist. At 83, Warwick continues touring and recording, with her influence extending to social causes like HIV/AIDS awareness and inspiring generations of soul and pop singers from Whitney Houston to Beyoncé.
Dionne Warwick released 30 studio albums from 1962 to 2023, achieving 56 Billboard chart hits with classics like 'Walk On By,' 'I Say a Little Prayer,' and 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose.' Won 5 Grammy Awards and received Lifetime Achievement Award. Over 75 million records sold worldwide.
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