Anita Ward
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Biography
[Edit]Singer Anita Ward is most well-known for her 1979 disco single "Ring My Bell," a number one pop hit in the U.S. and the U.K. Born on December 20, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee, Ward developed an interest in music — particularly gospel — at an early age. She went on to sing with the Rust College A Cappella Choir (which included recording alongside renowned Metropolitan Opera vocalist Leontyne Price), and recorded an obscure album with her own gospel quartet. After graduation, however, Ward didn't set out to pursue a career in music and instead became a substitute teacher in the Memphis elementary school system. It wasn't long before Ward realized music was too much a part of her life to ignore, and her manager put her in contact with singer/songwriter Frederick Knight (who had scored a substantial hit in the summer of 1972 with "I've Been Lonely for So Long"). Knight signed on to help produce a three-song demo session with Ward, but once the tape was rolling, Knight became so taken by Ward's singing ability that the sessions soon produced an album's worth of material.
After listening to what they'd recorded, both agreed that they were still one song short, which resulted in Knight digging up an old track titled "Ring My Bell," which he had originally penned for a younger singer, Stacy Lattisaw (who would later score several hits in the early '80s). The song's original lyrics dealt with teens chatting away on the phone and even though Knight gave the track a quick lyrical overhaul, Ward was less than enthusiastic about the song. Still, she agreed to record it, with Knight providing most of the musical accompaniment. Recorded over the course of two days, "Ring My Bell" turned out to be the best track of the bunch. It resulted in a recording contract with the T.K.-affiliated Juana label, and the release of Ward's debut album, Songs of Love, in 1979. It didn't take long for "Ring My Bell" to scale the charts. That summer, it topped Billboard's Hot 100 and remained on that chart for five months. A subsequent single, "Don't Drop My Love" — taken from the quick-to-follow second album Sweet Surrender — peaked at only number 87. A few songs were recorded during sessions for a third album abandoned prior to completion. They surfaced on various Ward anthologies released during the following decades. Although Ward rarely recorded — she released a single in 2011 — she continued to perform into the 2010s.
Title: Ring My Bell and More Hits
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop
Title: Ring My Bell (Electro Club Mix) - Single
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop
Title: Ring My Bell (feat. B.N.Y.) - Single
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Disco, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Ring my Bell Nu Skool Remixes - Single
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Disco, Pop
Title: Ring My Bell (Remixes) [Re-Recorded Versions]
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop
Title: Ring My Bell - the Best of Anita Ward
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop
Title: Ring My Bell
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Disco, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Anita Ward Vs. Gloria Gaynor (Re-recording)
Artist: Gloria Gaynor, Anita Ward
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Ring My Bell (Funky Remix) - Single
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Disco
Title: Ring My Bell (Bratpack Remix) - Single
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Disco, Pop
Title: Ring My Bell (Latin House Remix) - Single
Artist: Anita Ward
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop
Collections
Title: Girls of the 70's
Genre:
Title: Movie Songs Now! (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Roller Derby - Skating to the Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Beach Party 2013 More More More
Genre: Pop
Title: 70's Sweethearts
Genre:
Title: 30 Best - The 70s (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: 100 '70s Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: 70s Classics (Re-recorded Version)
Genre: Pop
Title: One Hit Wonderland (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Roller Disco Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Disco Divas
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop
Title: '70s Divas & Beyond
Genre: Pop
Title: Disco Glamour Girls
Genre: Pop
Title: This Is Trance 2.0
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: This Is Rave-Electro
Genre: Electronica
Title: Gay Pride Disco (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Dancing With Stars (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Disco For Fitness (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre:
Title: Roller Disco Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Roller Skating Classics
Genre: Pop
Title: #1 Monster Hits (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Music for Bachelorette Parties (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Disco Smash Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco
Title: Big Disco Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco
Title: Let's Party In... The 70's
Genre: Pop
Title: El Mejor Dance del Siglo XX
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Drag Queen Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Drag Queen City (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Trance Electro
Genre: Electronica
Title: 7 Hours of Super Hits of the '70s (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: 100 One Hit Wonders (Re-Recorded)
Genre: Pop
Title: Night Club Guide to Deep House
Genre: Electronica
Title: 100 Disco Classics
Genre: Pop
Title: We Are Family and Other Classic Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Summer Sensations
Genre: Pop
Title: Party Night, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Ring My Bell and More Million Sellers
Genre: Pop
Title: Disco Inferno Dance All Night Two
Genre: Pop
Title: 50 #1 Hits (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Legendary Covers Album
Genre: Pop
Title: Stars of the 80's, Vol. One
Genre: Pop
Title: Sunshine and More Great Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: 20 Dancing Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Heaven: Funky Disco
Genre: Pop
Title: Disco Christmas (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre:
Title: Epic Movie Themes of All Time
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Ultimate Movie Soundtrack (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Ready, Set.. Dance!
Genre: Pop
Title: Bye Bye Love + More Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Raised On Disco
Genre: Rock
Title: Hot Plate - Volume 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Smash 80's Party Vol 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock and Roll Baby and More Oldies
Genre: Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Boogie Oogie - Internacional
Artist: Vários Artistas / Varios Artistas
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: 70's Mixtape Vol. 3 & 4 - Music Inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock
Title: Flashdance 30th Anniversary
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Disco, Pop
Title: Essential House Classics
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Miami 2015 (House Music, Electro House, Progressive House Selection)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Ibiza 2015 - Deep and Soulful House Music - Vol. 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Spring Break 2015 House Music Classics
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Ade 2015 Soulful House Music
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: House Music Essentials - Vol. 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: In the Style of Funky House Music, Vol. 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Formentera Sensation - Best of Deep House and Lounge Music
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Christmas Party 2015 - House Classics Collection
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: This House / Deep & Tech, Vol. 9
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: RNB Number One, Vol. 2 (Original R&B Hits)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Soul
Title: Soulful House: Ultimate Collection, Vol. 2
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Chill Out Music - The Ultimate Lounge Collection, Vol. 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 100 Tracks From The Super 70's Vol. 2 (CD2)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk