Gwen Guthrie

Gwen Guthrie (July 14 (some sources say July 9) 1950 - February 3 1999) was an American singer and songwriter, who sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, and wrote songs for Ben E. King.

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July 14 - July 9 - 1950 - February 3 - 1999 - American - Aretha Franklin - Ben E. King

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She is probably best known for her 1986 dance anthem "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent," a self-written track which expressed all the greed and selfishness which are often associated with the 1980s, with lyrics such as: No romance without finance, you've got to have a j-o-b if you want to be with me.

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1986 - Dance anthem - 1980s

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She died in 1999 of cancer.

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1999 - Cancer

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