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Donna Stark

1948 – 2023

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Lived 1948 – 2023 (aged 74). Donna Stark was a singer.

Donna Stark (born Donna Gale Stark, July 16, 1948 – June 9, 2023) was an American Country singer who recorded in the 1970s and 1980s and succeeded in reaching the Billboard Country Charts with the singles "Why Don't You Believe Me" and "Next 100 Years".

Career Her first 2 singles were "Set Me Free" and "Echoes of the Past" which received limited airplay.

After recording for several years, she entered the Billboard Country Charts in 1979 at No. 92 with the song "Why Don't You Believe Me", her biggest hit. Her next and final charting song was the lead single and title track to her 1980 album, "Next 100 Years", which peaked at #102.

Discography Singles: RCI Records 1976 "Set Me Free" (7", Single) 1976 "Echoes of the Past" (7", Single, Promo) 1978 "I Wanna Be With You" (7", Single) 1978 "Walking Away/Fascinating Stranger" (7", Single) 1979 "Why Don't You Believe Me" (7", Single, Promo) US Country #92 1980 "The Next 100 Years" (7", Single, Promo) US Country #105 Thomas Records 1978 "What Does It Take (To Keep A Man Like You Satisfied)" (7", Single, Promo) Albums: RCI Records 1980 "The Next 100 Years" (LP)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donna Stark?

musical artist

When was Donna Stark born?

Donna Stark was born on 16 July 1948 in The Bronx.

When did Donna Stark die?

Donna Stark died on 9 June 2023.

What was Donna Stark's occupation?

Donna Stark was a singer.

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· Wikidata: Q109353060

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