Marva Whitney

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Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning in Kansas City, Kansas on May 1, 1944 - December 22, 2012) was an American soul/funk singer. She is considered by many funk enthusiasts to be one of the "rawest" and "brassiest" music divas. Whitney's performing career started as early as three years old while touring with her family's gospel group, the Manning Gospel Singers. Singing with James Brown in the late 1960s, she was able to make a name for herself with powerful songs like "I'm Tired

Top Tracks

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   Unwind Yourself

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   What Do I Have To Do To Prove My Love To You

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   Nothing I'd Rather Be (Than Your Weakness)

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   It's My Thing (You Can't Tell Me Who To Sock It To)

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   Things Got To Get Better (Get Together)

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   I'm Tired, I'm Tired, I'm Tired (Things Better Change Before It's Too Late)

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   What Do I Have To Do To Prove My Love To You - Single Version

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