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Vinnie Barrett (Gwendolyn Hines Woolfolk) was born on 1945 in Washington, D.C., U.S., is an American songwriter and musician. Discover Vinnie Barrett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As Gwendolyn Hines Woolfolk
Occupation Singer, songwriter
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 1945, 1945
Birthday 1945
Birthplace Washington, D.C., U.S.
Nationality United States

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1945

Vinnie Barrett (born Gwendolyn Hines Woolfolk; 1945) is an American songwriter and musician.

Barrett graduated from Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C. She studied music at Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia.

She started the singing group Vinnie Barrett and the Unlimits in local clubs around Washington D.C., and sang with the Flowerettes, a back up group for Phil Flowers.

Syreeta Wright, Valerie Simpson, Diane Warren and Carly Simon were her inspiration for becoming a songwriter.

She started writing music at the age of nineteen.

1969

Barrett went to Philadelphia in 1969 where she was privileged to work with Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell

(Philadelphia International Records).

Her first solo-written song, "Just Can't Get you Out Of My Mind", appeared on the album Spinners.

She wrote popular songs such as, "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" (Ronnie Dyson); "Sideshow" and "Three Ring Circus", both performed by Blue Magic; "Love Won't Let Me Wait" performed by Luther Vandross, Major Harris, and other artists (Number 1 record on the Billboard R&B Music Charts); and "Just as Long As We Have Love", performed by Dionne Warwick, and several other artists.

Barrett was listed in "Who's Who for Songwriting."

1975

Barrett received an AFTRA award in 1975; Best Rhythm and Blues award for "Love Won't Let Me Wait"; 9 Broadcast Music Inc, awards for airplay; The BMI Millionaires award for "Love Won't Let Me Wait" (2,000,000 airplays for songwriter).

The BMI Millionaires award for "Sideshow" (2,000,000 airplays for songwriter).

The BMI Millionaires award for "Sideshow" (1,000,000 airplays for publisher).

1990

Barrett's last hit song of the late 1990s was "Tranquility", performed by Al Johnson.

"Recipe for Love" (CD): songs are "Unconditional Love" performed by Ron Tyson (tenor of the Temptations)

and "Before the Real Hurting Starts" performed by Ron Tyson and Freda Payne.

Barrett won 5 Gold and 4 Platinum records; 4 Gold Albums and a Diamond album (10,000,000) by Super Artist,"Shaggy".

1992

Reggae 92 (Cass, Dol) Side Show, Just Don't (1992)

Jimco records

Disky

Jive records

2019

The latest award given in March 2019 is a BMI millionaires award for 2,000,000 Airplays for "Love Won’t Let Me Wait".

RIAA Certified Platinum Video Award "Luther Vandross: Live at Wembley"

Platinum Album, CD, cassette for "Luther Vandross: The best of Love"

Platinum Album, CD, cassette for "Luther Vandross: Any Love"

RIAA Certified Gold Album for Pick of the Litter by The Spinners

Nominated for two Grammy awards for "Love Won't Let Me Wait" and "Sideshow".

Columbia records

Atlantic records

Cheri records

ATCO records

WEA Musik GmbH

RCA Victor

MGM records

CBS

On-U Sound

Casablanca records

Germain records

Rhino records

Frituna