Dorothy Love Coates
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Dorothy Love Coates, born Dorothy McGriff , was an American gospel singer, songwriter, composer, and actress. Coates rose to stardom in the 1950s as a member of The Original Gospel Harmonettes. With her "raggedy" voice and preacher's fire she could outsing the most powerful hard gospel male singers of the era. She was also a notable composer, writing songs such as "You Can't Hurry God (He's Right On Time)", "99 and a Half Won't Do" and "That's Enough".
Date of Birth
Jan 30, 1928
Place of Birth
Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Death
Apr 9, 2002
Gender
Female
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