Dorothy Love Coates

Dorothy Love Coates

  • Birthday: 1928-01-30
  • Deathday: 2002-04-09
  • Place of birth: Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.

Biography

Dorothy Love Coates, born Dorothy McGriff , was an American gospel singer, songwriter, composer, and actress. Coates rose to stardom in the 1950s as a member of The Original Gospel Harmonettes. With her "raggedy" voice and preacher's fire she could outsing the most powerful hard gospel male singers of the era. She was also a notable composer, writing songs such as "You Can't Hurry God (He's Right On Time)", "99 and a Half Won't Do" and "That's Enough".

Filmography

Beloved

1998

As M. Lucille Williams

Ghost

1990

As Performer

The Long Walk Home

1990

As Lead Singer at Car Lot

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