- Queen Samantha
Infobox musical artist
Name = Queen Samantha
Img_capt = Queen Samantha cassette cover
Img_size = 100px
Background = Lead_singer
Birth_name = Gloria Brooks
Instrument =Vocal
Genre =Funk
Occupation =Musician ,Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 1978 — present
Label = Atoll Records Megatone label Marlin labelTK Records
Associated_acts = Harry ChalkitisThe Queen Samantha was a 1970s
disco artist produced by the Parisian musician Harry Chalkitis. Gloria Brooks, a singer from Chicago, was the lead vocalist on many of their recordings. All of their songs were co-written by Chalkitis and his wife Myriam (except a charting cover version of "The Letter" (originally by The Box Tops)). Chalkitis recorded the tracks while living in Paris, and the records were released on Atoll Records a French label. In the USA the records were released byHenry Stone 's Marlin label.The group's biggest hit was "Mama Rue," a 1970s' classic. Their single "Take A Chance" backed with "Sweet San Francisco" was released on TK Records and remixed by Steve Thompson and Michael Arato. Other charting singles include 1980's "Funky Celebration"; 1982's "Give Me Action"; and 1983's "Close Your Eyes" on California's Megatone label.
Discography
Albums
*The Letter,
1978
*Queen Samantha,1979
*Sweet San Francisco,1979
*Take A Chance,1979
*Mama Rue (C'est Moi),1980
*Give Me Action,1982
*Close Your Eyes,1983 Compilations
*Disco Boum N° 3,
1983
*Ghetto Discotheque,2002
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