Gwendolyn Guthrie (July 9, 1950 – February 3, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter and pianist who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, The Limit and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. King, Angela Bofill and Roberta Flack. Guthrie is well known for her 1986 anthem "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On but the Rent," and for her 1986 cover of the song "(They Long to Be) Close to You."... [more on Wikipedia]
Gwen Guthrie began charting in 1982 with It Should Have Been You.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Ain't Nothin' Goin' On but the Rent - #2: (They Long to Be) Close to You - #3: Good to Go Lover / Outside in the Rain - #4: Ain't Nothin' Goin' On but the Rent - #5: Padlock
It Should Have Been You
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Peanut Butter
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Just for You
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Peanut Butter
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Seventh Heaven
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#2 (They Long to Be) Close to You
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Outside in the Rain
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#3 Good to Go Lover / Outside in the Rain
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Can't Love You Tonight
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Sweet Bitter Love
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#4 Ain't Nothin' Goin' On but the Rent
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