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"It's always been important for me to tuned in with what's going
on in music" Evelyn says" I enjoy going to clubs and concerts and
being with the people who enjoy the music of all types "I listen
to the radio for new talent and sounds also from the past. " You
have to live a little and explore a lot" the vocalist states, this
also applies to music and it's vast industry. " Evelyn's career
may appear to some that it has come to a halt, this is quite the
contrary. She continues to travel this continent, the US and
abroad. Evelyn always seems to dazzle the audience with her
vibrant personality, as well as her strong seductive voice. The
performances always become metamor physically electric and
seasoned in her gift she accentuates her remarkable vocal ability
by singing songs ranging from smooth ballads to party jumping,
Funk knocking jams. Without issue Evelyn has continued to enjoy
her success over the past 25 years. Her name is a name that
demands respect within the industry, One that has remained
prominent in the R&B, Club and Pop arenas.
In her modest but confident demeanors, Evelyn marked her talent
wisely collaborating with top Producers that include musical
great's, Theodore Life ( T. Life ) wish has also been the man
responsible for her success please recall the discovery of Ms.
King yes it's true I was discovered while cleaning, at "Gamble &
Huff's record company, my sister was ill and I filled in one day,
while cleaning a voice said one day I'm going to make you a star.
Thanks to T. Life and family I'm Evelyn "Champagne" King. " Evelyn
say's with a smile ." She also has a vast of famous producers
along side her success, Kashif, Paul Lawrence Jones, Andre Cymone,
Ron Kersey, Alex Brown, and luminaries such as Leon Sylvers III,
Gene Dozier, Nayan, Ten City, Marshall Jefferson, David Cochran,
and her talented brother Johnny King who also participated in his
sisters success. Of course Evelyn's had worked withplenty great
producers / writers. These producers all lent a bright and fresh
element to her work while she maintained the key element her
voice.
Recall if you will the many recordings Evelyn has given us over
the years starting with her explosive entrance at sixteen with
1977' to crossover classic "Shame "of her Gold - Plus debut album
Smooth Talk, this was a song no less than great, a catchy chorus
that majestically ushered in a tap of the toe and a swing of the
hips. Rolling out of the 70's into the 80's Evelyn without fail
comes to the scene ready with the ground breaking single "I Don't
Know If It's Right followed by a number 1 hit single " Love Come
Down "I'm In Love, followed by the album " Flirt "featuring the
memorable " Kisses Don't Lie "and yes another top 10 single " Hold
On "
Evelyn maintains a level head " It keeps me on top of things "she
says Remembering family first, where you come from and who helped
you stay true to yourself, and of course your audience ," " This
is very important to me " Evelyn has also lost a child in 1989
named after her mother " Johnniea " Champagne " King. Evelyn
shares that I will sing to my baby always, she lives inside of me
everyday my darling Johnniea. Evelyn continues to work hard, in
her spare time she writes songs also to pass them on to other
great vocalist as well as herself with her husband and confidant
Freddie Fox who is also a great guitarist / writer & musician.
They spend many hours in their studio making beautiful music
together.
Evelyn recently recorded a new album just for you. She continued
to press expanding her vocal ranges. Matured flavored with
seduction Evelyn stepped in the 90's presenting to us her latest
album "Girl Next Door " a spirited ear opening 10 song platter
covering a wide range of versatile material, offering a touch of
something for everyone. Over Evelyn's 11th album career. Recently
in (1995) Releasing a new album on Expansion Records in Europe.
The Album I'll Keep A Light On, has been released only in the
European region. But she did not stop Evelyn she was offered a
chance to show how talented she is in the recent years with the
Dance market, and Hip Hop to do a single called "One More Time "
in ( 1996 ) on King Street Sounds ", which jumped to the top 10
single on the club and dance charts in no time at all.
Evelyn's touring has not stopped. In 1997 Sinbad's Soul Music Fest
Part III on (HBO) recently experienced a spark from Evelyn and her
band that continues to shine. But wait Sinbad wanted some more of
Evelyn's vibrant talent, and invited her back this time on the
"Vibe Show." During this time Evelyn has experienced a lot of
heartfelt moments of her parents deaths as well as a brother whom
all traveled with her for most of her career. (Quote) " I know
I'll always miss them forever, but have to know they are with our
God, and in his care, and they would like for me to keep on
shining. I will continue to keep the King family proud and alive.
( Evelyn say's) So as you can see I still have the determination
to go on.
An R&B singer nicknamed Bubbles she also recorded as Evelyn
"Champagne" King. Her big Hit Singles:
"Shame" ('78 #9 Pop)
"I Don't Know If It's Right" ('79 #23 Pop)
"I'm In Love" ('81 #40 Pop)
"Love Come Down" ('82 #17 Pop)
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