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Lorraine Ellison

American singer-songwriter

Lorraine Ellison was an American soul singer and songwriter known for her recording of the song "Stay with Me" in 1966.

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File card: Lorraine Ellison

real name: Marybelle Luraine Ellison

labels: Mercury Records

genres: soul

plays: voice

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Life and career

Born Marybelle Luraine Ellison, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to a musical family, Ellison sang in churches from the age of six and attended the John Bartram High School.

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Born: March 17, 1931, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Died: January 31, 1983. Lorraine recorded with two gospel groups, the Ellison Singers and the Golden Chords, but left the latter in 1964 to pursue a solo career in R & B music. She released a few songs that hit the R & B and pop charts during the mid-60's. Also known as: Ellison, L. Ellison, L.Ellison, Loraine Ellinson, Lorainne Ellison From Discogs (free to use). Their entry

Liner notes

Lorraine Ellison, the records, oldest first
  1. Heart & Soul
    1966 album
  2. Stay With Me
    1969 album
  3. Lorraine Ellison
    1974 album
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Lorraine Ellison on the air

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  1. Stay With Me

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Stay With Me

1966 single by Lorraine Ellison

"Stay with Me" is a soul song co-written by Jerry Ragovoy and George David Weiss. It was first recorded in 1966 by Lorraine Ellison, and produced by Ragovoy.

Critical reception

In their November 11, 1966 issue, New Musical Express published, 'It's almost impossible to convey the depth of feeling, emotion and sensitivity expressed by Lorraine Ellison in the dramatic ballad "Stay With Me" (Warner).'

Cover versions

"Stay With Me" has been covered by numerous musicians, including Bette Midler, in the film The Rose.

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