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Tina Charles

UK disco singer best known for her 1976 #1 solo hits I Love To Love and Dance Little Lady Dance (b. 10.03.1954, Whitechapel, London).
Recorded a number of singles in 1969 backed by then unknown Elton John (#8). In the very early 70's she was in the female pop trio wild honey (11) as well as recorded a large number of anonymous lead vocals for the Top Of The Pops (3) series. Her breakthrough came with airbus (3) / 5000 volts and the 1975 disco hit I'm On Fire followed shortly after by her solo successes.
Her session work also includes backing Elton John (#8) and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel (#5), a.o. on the hit Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me).
Her chosen stage name of Charles was a tribute to her father, Charles Hoskins.
Sister of warren hoskins.