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  Linda Creed - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linda Creed (1949 - April 10, 1986) was a songwriter who teamed up with Thom Bell to produce some of the most successful Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s.
Born in Philadelphia, Creed had her first success in 1971 when Dusty Springfield recorded her song “Free Girl.” Her work with Bell, initially with The Stylistics and then with The Spinners, brought her huge commercial success.
Creed died of breast cancer in 1986, aged only 37.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Linda_Creed   (157 words)

  
 Linda Creed Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Linda Creed's own personal favourite song was 'The Greatest Love Of All', which she co-wrote with Michael Masser for the Muhammed Ali film biography 'The Greatest'.
For more than 10 years, Linda was aware of her cancer but constantly refused to allow disease to interfere with her work and continued until it was physically impossible for her to do so.
Many people never realised that Linda Creed was white as her writing had a distictly fl feel and was accepted totally by fl recording artists and soul music fans across the globe.
www.soulwalking.co.uk /LindaCreed.html   (265 words)

  
 Songwriters Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In 1972, Linda Creed married Stephen Lee Epstein, and as though taking a cue from the happy event, her next recorded song was the mega hit, "You Make Me Feel Brand New." During this time, she wrote hit songs for The Spinners, Johnny Mathis, Teddy Pendergrass, Dionne Warwick, and others.
During the early years of the '80s, Linda Creed enjoyed continuing success with her songs, with recordings by Johnny Gill, Stacy Latislaw, The Stylistics, Teddy Pendergrass, and of course, Whitney Houston.
Linda Creed lost her long lingering battle with cancer at the age of 37, when she died in April 1982.
www.songwritershalloffame.org /exhibit_bio.asp?exhibitid=125   (605 words)

  
 Aetna Foundation: Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Publication: Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation Newsletter, Spring 2002 - Earlier this year, the Aetna Foundation awarded a $15,000 Community Grant to the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation to support the Foundation's Patient Emergency Fund, a program to assist breast cancer patients with emergency, non-medical expenses incurred during treatment.
In turn, the Aetna Foundation Community Grants Program recognized the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation for meeting such a compelling community need and decided to support the Fund with a highly competitive grant.
Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation President Kathy Burns and Executive Director Donna Duncan were on hand to receive the grant from two members of the Aetna Foundation Community Grants review committee, Judith Bradley and Cynthia Willis.
www.aetna.com /foundation/news/articles/2002/prtpr_20020800.htm   (203 words)

  
 Aetna Foundation: Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
March 2002 - In 1987 The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation of Pennsylvania was established in honor of Linda Creed, a Philadelphia-area songwriter who fought breast cancer for ten years and died at the age of 37.
Known as one of the creators of the Philly Sound, Linda Creed is especially remembered for writing the song, “The Greatest Love of All.” The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to the early detection and treatment of breast cancer, with the goal of reducing unnecessary suffering and death associated with this disease.
On behalf of the Aetna Foundation, Jude Bradley and Cynthia Willis presented a $15,000.00 grant award to the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation in support of the Patient Emergency Fund.
www.aetna.com /foundation/news/articles/2002/prtpr_20020300.htm   (217 words)

  
 Research Grant To Wistar Institute Involves Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation In Breast Cancer Research
Philadelphia--For the second year in a row, The Wistar Institute medical research laboratory of Daniela Santoli, Ph.D., has been awarded a Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation grant.
According to Lisa Brownstein, President of the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation, this grant allows the Foundation "to be involved in a small way in research and clinical trials for new treatments and perhaps a cure for breast cancer.
The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation was established in memory of Linda Creed, a songwriter and former resident of the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, who died in 1986 of breast cancer.
www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/1998-12/WI-RGTW-071298.php   (403 words)

  
 Philadelphia soul
Due to the emphasis on sound and arrangement and the relative anonymity of many of the style's players, Philly soul is often considered a producers' genre.
Philly soul songwriters and producers, including Thom Bell, Linda Creed, and teams of Gene Mcfadden and John Whitehead, and Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff (the latter pair of Philadelphia International Records) worked with a stable of studio musicians to develop the unique Philly sound used as backing for many different singing acts.
Many of these musicians would record as the instrumental group MFSB which had a hit with the seminal Philly soul song "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" in 1974.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/p/ph/philadelphia_soul_1.html   (263 words)

  
 Genuardi's: Community Caring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Two Philadelphia organizations - the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation and the Breast Health Institute - shared a total contribution of $93,079.00 donated by customers and employees of all Genuardi's Markets.
On November 22, 2003, the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation presented Genuardi’s employees with its 2003 “Angel Award,” in recognition of the outstanding commitment of the Genuardi’s team to help fight breast cancer.
Based in Philadelphia, the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to providing education, early detection, treatment, and support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
www.genuardis.com /community_caring.asp   (639 words)

  
 CMT.com : L. Creed : Biography
Born in Philadelphia in 1949, Creed was raised in the city's Mt. Airy section.
Her career was launched in 1971 when the great Dusty Springfield recorded her song "Free Girl." That same year, Creed teamed with Bell, a staff writer, producer, and arranger at Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's famed Philadelphia International Records.
Sadly, weeks before Houston reached number one, Creed's battle with cancer ended on April 10, 1986.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/l_creed/bio.jhtml   (154 words)

  
 Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Heartstring Quilters and Gretchen Schroeder were awarded the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation's Angle Award.
The guild swiftly chose the Philadelphia based Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation as the recipient of the funds raised by the sale of the pins, because of Christina's involvement, and because of the foundation's community outreach programs.
During the event, Heartstring Quilters presented a check for an additional $900.00 to the Foundationat the award tea, and sold an additional $700 in pins.
home.earthlink.net /~gsquilts/pressreleases/pressrel_2.htm   (176 words)

  
 Creed from Music44.com
The words of the Apostle's Creed are set with care and great sensitivity in this stunning new anthem from John Purifoy.
We're elated to offer the matching songbook to Creed's powerhouse of a third album, which, in typical Creed fashion, debuted at No. 1 on the charts.
Possibly the most inspiring pop song of the last three decades, this wonderful ballad by Linda Creed presents a message that should be instilled in each of us.
www.music44.com /X/products/Creed   (1485 words)

  
 December 1997 Nippy News
I just read in the Washington Post that 'You Were Loved' was originally recorded by Whitney for the songwriter Linda Creed.
Linda Creed is the woman who wrote 'The Greatest Love of All' with Michael Masser.
Unfortunately she died just before Whitney's version made it to the top of the charts.
www.whitney-fan.com /news/9712.shtml   (1420 words)

  
 Breast Cancer Pin
One of my best friends died of breast cancer in 1987 and we all knew her.
Her name was Linda Creed one of the best songwriters of modern time.
I hear her songs on the radio often, and think about Linda.
home.sprynet.com /~davidwarren   (250 words)

  
 Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation | Support
During the months of August and October, Stroehmann Bakeries is earmarking five (5) Dutch Country bread products to benefit Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation.
These products have the Linda Creed Breast Cancer logo on the wrapper as well as the international symbol for breast cancer - the pink ribbon.
Come enjoy a fast paced game of championship hockey and join the Phantoms and Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation in the fight against breast cancer.
www.lindacreed.org /events.html   (297 words)

  
 Press Release: Heartstrings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The pins were sold to family members, coworkers, and friends.
The project quickly drew attention and the guild was invited to sell pins at large event sponsored by Linda Creed.
Under the conditions of the license to sell the pins, a full 50% of all proceeds from the sale are being donated to the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation.
home.earthlink.net /~gsquilts/pressreleases/pressrel_1.htm   (164 words)

  
 tTogether to Fight Cancer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Menstuff® has compiled the following information on Prostate and Breast Cancer forces joining together in the fight.
Gala Fundraiser marks new partnership between Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation and National Prostate Cancer Coalition
For the first time, the National Prostate Cancer Coalition and the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation have forged a partnership to battle cancer, hosting a joint-fundraiser on April 20, 2002 at the Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, from 7 p.m.
www.menstuff.org /issues/byissue/together.html   (192 words)

  
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Produced, conducted, arranged and largely written by Thom Bell (with Linda Creed getting co-writing credits on most of the ten tracks), the group's sophomore set proved a creative and commercial blockbuster.
Propelled by Russell Tompkin's instantly recognizable tenor and the cream of Sigma Studios sessions players, there simply wasn't a bad song on the set.
With long standing producer Thom Bell no longer working with the group, Hugo Creatore and Luigi Peretti were brought in as replacements, with Van McCoy handling arrangements.
www.geocities.com /rdten3/STYLISTICS.htm   (752 words)

  
 Research Grant To Wistar Institute Involves Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation In Breast Cancer Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Email the release "Research Grant To Wistar Institute Involves Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation In Breast Cancer Research."
Your e-mail address, and that of your recipient(s), will be used only to let the recipient(s) know who sent the link and in the case of transmission errors.
The information will not be used for any other purpose.
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 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Leroy Jordan, Linda Creed, Freeman Kinig, Kent Perkins
John Barbata, Thom Bell, James Brown, Linda Creed, Derrick Jones, Howard Kaylan, Al Nichol, William Pons, Mark Volman
Jeffrey Atkiins, Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Irving Lorenzo, Andre Parker
www.songwritershalloffame.org /discog_detail.asp?exhibitId=125   (105 words)

  
 Linda Creed MP3 Downloads - Linda Creed Music Downloads - Linda Creed Music Videos
Linda Creed MP3 Downloads - Linda Creed Music Downloads - Linda Creed Music Videos
Lyricist Linda Creed teamed with composer/producer Thom Bell to author a series of hits forever linked to the lush and seductive Philly soul sound of the early '70s.
Portions of content provided by All Music Guide © 2005 AEC One Stop Group, Inc.
www.mp3.com /linda-creed/artists/51761/summary.html   (105 words)

  
 Betcha by Golly Wow (Del. Ed.) Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Stylistisc - Piano/Vocal/Chords Original Sheet Music ...
Betcha by Golly Wow (Del. Ed.) Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Stylistisc - Piano/Vocal/Chords Original Sheet Music Series from Music44.com
Betcha by Golly Wow (Del. Ed.) Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Stylistisc - Piano/Vocal/Chords
This item qualifies for free shipping in the US when your order total is over $59.00 USD!
www.music44.com /X/product/VS5665-W   (68 words)

  
 Music Written By Linda Creed
Audio CDs - 1 match for "Linda Creed"
Karaoke CDs - 9 matches for "Linda Creed"
Sheet Music - 40 matches for "Linda Creed"
www.earfloss.com /music-written_by_Linda+Creed.html   (139 words)

  
 Bernard M. Resnick - About Bernie
The nationally-syndicated public television cooking program "The Presidential Palate"; classic rock radio producer/programmer Denny Somach; WUSL "Power 99" and WPHI 103.9 DJ Cory Ak; radio and club DJ Terry "Love" Barrett; legendary radio DJ Hy Lit; and other notable celebrities and personalities.
Clothing store chain Forman Mills; Informercial companies Magic Media International, Inc. and Creative Products International, Inc., medical journal Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, publicly-traded children's television company Earthworks Entertainment, Inc, internet website
Then" - Multi Platinum Award (Linda Creed/Da Creed Music - Songwriter/Co-Publisher)
www.bernardresnick.com /resnick.html   (1869 words)

  
 Links Page
Voni's website is based on the excellent band ConFunkShun and is highly recommended.
Great website set up to raise awareness regarding the cancer that took Linda Creed from us.
Nicely designed website based around this fine new French duo, Crystal and Fred.
www.soulwalking.co.uk /Links.html   (3322 words)

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