Carol Williams

Carol Williams, born in Montclair, New Jersey,

Career Williams began her career working with producer Vincent Montana, Jr. and the Salsoul Orchestra. on the Mighty Miami EP, and in 2000 in the vocal version of the track, called "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" with vocals performed by Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The track featuring Ellis-Bextor reached number one in the UK Rae's version which turned into a minor club hit was appraised by Williams, "[and] she did a fantastic job. The way they arranged it—it was amazing." She actively does shows on disco flashback concerts and travels with her live band. Her songs have appeared on various Salsoul and Unidisc compilations.

In 2016 she co-wrote, co-produced and sang "It’s Gonna Be Different" with her musician son De-Verne Williams Jr.

Discography Albums Lectric Lady (1976, Salsoul Records) Reflections of Carol Williams (1979, Quality Records)

Singles YearSinglePeak chart positionsUS R&B US Dance 1975 "Rattlesnake" ― — 1976 "Just Feel" ― — "More" 98 ― 1977 "Come Back / Love Is You" — 29 1979 "I Need You Baby / Love Constitution" ― ― "Dance the Night Away" ― — 1980 "One More Time" — — "Tell the World" — — 1981 "No One Can Do It (Like You)" — — 1982 "Can't Get Away (from Your Love)" ― 38 "Shake (It Easy)" (with the Billy Mersey Band) ― 65 1983 "You've Reached the Bottom Line" ― 59 1986 "What's the Deal / Have You for My Love" — ― 1987 "Queen of Hearts" — ― "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.