Gwen Guthrie

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Gwen Guthrie

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Born in Newark, New Jersey July 9, 1950 – died February 3, 1999 was an American singer-songwriter and pianist who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. King, Angela Bofill and Roberta Flack. Guthrie is well known for her 1986 anthem "Ain't Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent", and for her 1986 cover of the song "(They Long to Be) Close to You".

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Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent

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It Should Have Been You

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Peanut Butter

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Peanut Butter - Larry Levan Mix / Bonus Track

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(They Long To Be) Close To You

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Seventh Heaven

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Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent - 12" Club Mix

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It Should Have Been You - Larry Levan Mix / Bonus Track

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Padlock

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Seventh Heaven (Larry Levan Mix)

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August 22, 1987

Bob Marley Performing Arts Center

Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica

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February 14, 1987

Bay Street Theater

Sag Harbor, New York, United States

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December 31, 1986

The I-Beam

San Francisco, California, United States

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October 18, 1986

USF Sun Dome

Tampa, Florida, United States

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Gwen Guthrie has released 20+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Angie & Angel Of The Night, Original Album Series, Le Coffret Bob Marley The King Of Reggae. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Gwen Guthrie's most popular tracks include Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent, It Should Have Been You, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter - Larry Levan Mix / Bonus Track, (They Long To Be) Close To You. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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