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| Full Name: | Vivian Green |
| Famous As: | Singer, songwriter and pianist |
| Place of Birth: | Philadelphia, US |
| Nationality: | American |
| Claim to Fame: | Debut album A Love Story (2002) |
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Found Oct. 15, 2009
Kristin Vivian, Green Bay Southwest, 6-1, 6-0. Priyanka Sikka, Rhinelander, def. Trina Capelli, Kenosha Bradford, 6-3, 6-3;
Capital Times - Found Oct. 15, 2009
Just about four miles south of Door Creek Orchard, Dick and Vivian Green run Pleasant Springs Orchard on a former corn, soybean and tobacco...
Springfield News-Leader - Found Oct. 7, 2009
She is survived by one brother, Charles Edward Green and his wife, Barbara Ann; one sister, Vivian (Green) Howard of Springfield, Mo.
West Hawaii Today - Found Oct. 3, 2009
Greg Schultz at 883-0709. Green teaching 3-D art cards class Waikoloa Art Center presents a 3-D art cards class taught by Vivian Green, a...
West Hawaii Today - Found Oct. 2, 2009
Greg Schultz at 883-0709. Green teaching 3-D art cards class Waikoloa Art Center presents a 3-D art cards class taught by Vivian Green, a...
Black PR Wire - Found Aug. 27, 2009
... and has been seen on various high-profile celebrities including radio personality Doug Banks, singer Vivian Green, rapper Too Short and...
BlackNews.com - Found Aug. 28, 2009
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Vivian Green
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For other persons named Vivian Green, see Vivian Green (disambiguation).
| Vivian Green | |
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| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (US) |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, record producer, pianoist |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Columbia, E1 |
| Website | VivianGreen.com |
Vivian Green is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist.
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Biography
Early life
Green was born in the East Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and took an interest in singing, playing the piano, and songwriting at a very young age. At the age of thirteen, she became a member of a female quintet called Younique. Also, she is a graduate of Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice.
In 1994, she wrote songs for many artists, including Britney Spears and Boyz II Men. Green has credit for writing "Dear God by Boyz II Men Green received her big break at the age of nineteen when she became a backup singer for Jill Scott, who took her on an international tour. She signed to Columbia Records in November 2001.
A Love Story (2001-2003)
Green released her debut album, A Love Story, in November 2002 in the U.S. and February 2003 in the United Kingdom, featuring the hit "Emotional Rollercoaster". In the meantime, Green made a cameo appearance in the Cole Porter biopic De-Lovely singing a cover version of Porter's 1930 song "Love for Sale", which made the film's soundtrack album. She also played Brenda Holloway in an episode of the first season of NBC's drama series American Dreams, entitled "The Carpetbaggers" (originally aired on April 6, 2003), performing a rendition of Holloway's 1964 hit "Every Little Bit Hurts".
Vivian (2004-2006)
In 2005, she appeared on Cyndi Lauper's The Body Acoustic album on the tracks "I'll Be Your River" and "Sisters of Avalon". During the spring of 2005, three years after the release of her debut album, Green released her second studio album Vivian, which featured the hit lead single "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave (Tired)". The lead single "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave" debuted at #102 on the Hot 100, #24 on the Hot R&B, and #1 on Hot Dance charts. The song also charted #1 on the Hot Adult Airplay.1 The track known as "I Like It (But I Don't Need It)", followed up as the album's second single. The song followed up the previous single "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave"'s success by charting #1 on the Dance charts. The third single "Cursed" debut at #102 on the Hot R&B charts.
2007-present
In 2007 Green appeared on Guru's album Jazzmatazz, Vol. 4: The Hip-Hop Jazz Messenger: Back to the Future on the track "Fine and Free". While performing at a gig in support of her second album, Green announced that she is currently recording her third full length album on Koch Records. In April 2009 she signed a 3-album deal with E1 Music with the first album under the deal set to be released in Summer 2009 2 Tracks to appear on the forthcoming album include 'Beautiful' and 'One Of None'.
Personal life
During her three-year hiatus she had a son, Jordan.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | U.S. | U.S. R&B | Sales and certification |
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| 2002 | A Love Story
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51 | 18 | U.S. Sales: 531,000 RIAA: Gold |
| 2005 | Vivian
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18 | 5 | U.S. Sales: 46,000 RIAA:N/A |
Singles
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| 2003 | "Fanatic" |
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| 2005 | "Gotta Go Gotta Leave (Tired)" |
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| "I Like It (But I Don't Need It)" |
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| 2006 | "Cursed" |
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Award History
Lady of the Soul Train Awards
- 2003: Best Solo R&B/Soul Single "Emotional Rollercoaster" (nominated)
- 2003: Best Solo R&B/Soul Album of the Year "A Love Story" (nominated)
- 2003: Best Solo R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist "Emotional Rollercoaster" (nominated)
References
- ^ Vivian Green - Gotta Go, Gotta Leave (Tired)Billboard. Retrieved:February 11, 2006
- ^ "E1 Music Signs R&B Sensation Vivian Green". April 3, 2009. http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/E1-Music-AIM-ETO-970395.html. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
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