Donny Hathaway

More notably, modern R&B singer Ruben Studdard grew up with Hathaway's music, and did a cover version of the Hathaway song "For All We Know.". It produced a Top 20 single, "Just Wanna Dance." With the new hit single, she announced that she was changing her name professionally -- to Toy. Several anecdotes about Hathaway are contained in Jerry Wexlers book Rhythm And The Blues. Her latest album is set to be released in 2005. Hathaway was considered an eccentric by many, and claimed himself to be a devotee of mid 20th Century French classical composers. Her manager, Jack Gordon, was also her husband, but he was abusive toward her and they are now divorced. This short live album includes noted R&B musicians Willie Weeks (bass) and Cornell Dupree (guitar). Now she is reconciled with her family and says the image of her being the "black sheep of the family" was the creation of her management.

Donny Hathaway's out of print Donny Hathaway Live has been cited as an influence by numerous artists, including Stevie Ray Vaughn. LaToya has caused much controversy; she appeared nude in the Playboy magazine, wrote an autobiography called "Growing Up in The Jackson Family", went shopping with a boa constrictor around her neck, and stated that the allegations of child abuse against her brother, Michael Jackson, were true. More recording was set to follow with the duo, but Hathaway was found dead in an apparent suicide in 1979. She did have an American top sixty hit in the 1980s with the song "Heart Don't Lie". He also developed severe depression which temporarily ended his relationship with Flack, though they re-united for "The Closer I Get to You" (1978). She was the first Jackson sister to pursue a solo career. However, her albums were always critically panned and, although they sold moderately well, it was generally believed this was due to her siblings' popularity. The pair released a long series of duets, and Hathaway also began working on soundtracks. LaToya Jackson (born May 29, 1956) is one of the many siblings in the family which has produced such highly successful musical acts as The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, and Janet Jackson.

His second album, Donny Hathaway, was a major hit, including the collaboration with Roberta Flack on Carol King's "You've Got a Friend". Startin' Over (2005). His debut LP was Everything Is Everything (1970), which was critically acclaimed. Stop In The Name Of Love (a compilation of covers of Motown hits of the 60s and 70s, 1995). 1". From Nashville To You: My Country Collection (a compilation of covers of country songs, 1994). His debut solo single was "I Thank You Baby", a duet with June Conquest, followed by the influential (though only a minor hit) "The Ghetto, Pt. No Relations (1991).

He worked as songwriter, session musician and producer for The Staple Singers, Jerry Butler and Aretha Franklin, as well as with Curtis Mayfield. Bad Girl (1989). He was offered jobs in the music industry before graduating, and left school after only three years. LaToya (also called You're Gonna Get Rocked, 1988). Louis and played piano, earning a fine arts scholarship to Howard University in 1964. Imagination (1986). He grew up in St. Heart Don't Lie (1984).

Donny Hathaway (October 1, 1945 in Chicago - January 13, 1979 in New York City) was an American soul musician best known for his duets with Roberta Flack. My Special Love (1982). LaToya Jackson (1980).