Historical Artist Profile
Brenda Russell
Biography & Overview
Brenda Russell (née Gordon; born April 8, 1949) is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and keyboardist. Russell has a diverse musical range which encompasses R&B, pop, soul, dance, and jazz. She has received five Grammy nominations, winning in 2017 for writing the music for The Color Purple.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"Piano In The Dark"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #6
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
3 Charted Tracks
"Piano In The Dark"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #23
"So Good So Right/In The Thick Of It"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #51
"Gravity"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #77