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Several songs originally written and recorded by her have been made famous when covered by other artists, eg If Only For One Night (covered by Luther Vandross), Dinner With Gershwin (though written by Brenda it was originally recorded by Donna Summer in 1987 but Brenda did record her own version in 1990) and most notably Get Here (a worldwide smash for Oleta Adams in 1991)... See more trivia »

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Brenda Gordon
in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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2012 Sarah G Live (TV series)
– Enchong Dee/Richard Reynoso/Chad Borja/Vina Morales (2012) (writer: "Get Here")
 
2012 Top of the Pops 2 (TV series)
– Donna Summer (2012) (writer: "Dinner with Gershwin")
 
2012 Celeste & Jesse Forever (music: "A Little Bit of Love" / lyrics: "A Little Bit of Love" / performer: "A Little Bit of Love")
 
2009 Dirty Mind (writer: "NONE OF US ARE FREE")
 
2008 JCVD ("None Of Us Are Free" / as Russell)
 
2002 Bad Company (writer: "Tonite" / performer: "Tonite")
 
2002 John Q (writer: "Justice of the Heart")
 
1999 Liberty Heights (writer: "Baby Eyes", "When Love Walked In" / performer: "Baby Eyes", "When Love Walked In" / producer: "Baby Eyes", "When Love Walked In")
 
1998 Finding Graceland (writer: "Wayward Soul")
 
1995 People: A Musical Celebration (TV movie) (music: "The Body Song" / lyrics: "The Body Song" / performer: "The Body Song" / arranger: "The Body Song")
 
1994 The Santa Clause (performer: "Christmas Will Return")
 
1994 Corrina, Corrina (performer: "WE WILL FIND A WAY")
 
1993 Taking the Heat (TV movie) (performer: "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS", "TAKING THE HEAT")
 
1991 The Taking of Beverly Hills (writer: "Waiting For You" / performer: "Waiting For You")
 
1987-1991 Top of the Pops (TV series)
– Episode dated 7 February 1991 (1991) (writer: "Get Here")
– Episode dated 19 November 1987 (1987) (writer: "Dinner With Gershwin")
 
1991 Highlander II: The Quickening (performer: "As Time Goes By" / producer: "As Time Goes By")
 
1988 Arthur 2: On the Rocks (writer: "GRAVITY" / performer: "GRAVITY")
 
1988 Totally Minnie (TV movie) (performer: "Totally Minnie")
 
1986 Instant Justice ("HOW DOES LOVE GO WRONG")
 
1986 Soul Man (performer: "Totally Academic" / "Totally Academic")
 
1986 Wildcats (performer: "Penetration")
 
1985 HeartBeat (TV movie) (performer: "Heart Beat")
 
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1999 Liberty Heights
Singer
 
1978 American Hot Wax
Member of The Delights
 
Show ShowSelf (10 titles)
2001 The Jazz Channel Presents Brenda Russell (video)
Herself
 
1991 Voices that Care (TV documentary)
Herself - Lead Vocals
 
1991 The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (TV movie)
Herself
 
1981-1990 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode #20.8 (1990) … Herself
– Episode #18.5 (1988) … Herself
– Episode #10.31 (1981) … Herself
 
1989 The 31st Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1989 21st NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1988 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 October 1988 (1988) … Herself
 
1988 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 August 1988 (1988) … Herself
 
1979 The Alan Hamel Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 December 1979 (1979) … Herself
 
1979 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.8 (1979) … Herself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2000) Album: Paris Rain See more »

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Alternate Names:

Brenda Gordon | Brenda Gordon Russell
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Personal Quote:

You have an opportunity to really suss out a good song and a bad song over several years. I have this analogy, that a song is like a boyfriend; if it lasts 6 months, it could be okay. See more »

Trivia:

Several songs originally written and recorded by her have been made famous when covered by other artists, eg If Only For One Night (covered by Luther Vandross), Dinner With Gershwin (though written by Brenda it was originally recorded by Donna Summer in 1987 but Brenda did record her own version in 1990) and most notably Get Here (a worldwide smash for Oleta Adams in 1991)... See more »

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