Dorothy Moore

Dorothy Moore (born October 13, 1946) is an American blues, gospel, and R&B singer best known for her 1976 hit song, "Misty Blue".

Career Moore's parents were Mary Moore and Melvin Hendrex Senior. Her father performed under the stage name Melvin Henderson as a member of the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi. She was raised by her great grandmother and began singing in the church choir at a young age. She was a member of the Poppies with Petsye McCune and Rosemary Taylor when she was attending Jackson State University.

After a hiatus, Moore recorded a gospel album, Givin' It Straight to You (1986) for the Rejoice label of Nashville.

Lullaby of Love (with The Poppies)

Epic

Misty Blue

Dorothy Moore

Once Moore with Feeling

Definitely Dorothy

Talk to Me

I'm Givin' It Straight to You

Rejoice

Time Out for Me

Winner

Feel the Love

Stay Close to Home

Misty Blue & Other Greatest Hits

More Moore

Songs to Love By

Please Come Home for Christmas

Gittin' Down Live!

I'm Doing Alright

Blues Heart

I'm Happy with the One I Got Now

"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles Year Title Chart positions CertificationsUS US AC US Dance US R&B CANCAN AC 1973 "Cry Like a Baby" — — — 79 — — — — 1974 "Don't Let Go" — — — — — — — — 1976 "For Old Time Sake" — — — 53 — — — — "Misty Blue" 3 14 — 2 5 5 7 4 BPI: Silver "Funny How Time Slips Away" 58 46 — 7 — 38 — 71 1977 "I Believe You" 27 24 — 5 — 20 13 29 "We Should Really Be in Love" (With Eddie Floyd) — — — 74 — — — — 1978 "1-2-3 (You and Me)" — — — 93 — — — — "Let the Music Play" — — 32 50 — — — — "Special Occasion" — — — 30 — — — — "With Pen in Hand" 101 — — 12 — — — — 1979 "(We Need More) Loving Time" — — — 81 — — — — 1980 "Talk to Me"/"Every Beat in My Heart" — — — 87 — — — — "Once or Twice" — — — — 52 — — — 1982 "Whats Forever For" — — — 90 — — — — 1984 "Just Another Broken Heart" — — 36 — — — — — 1991 "All Night Blue" — — — 75 — — — — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.