Dorothy Love Coates

Dorothy Love Coates

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".
    Known for
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.
    Birthday
    30 January 1928
Beloved
Beloved
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Ghost
Ghost
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The Long Walk Home
The Long Walk Home
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