LP platne - William DeVaughn
William DeVaughn is an American soul singer and songwriter, best known for his 1974 hit "Be Thankful for What You Got." The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold millions of copies. Originally a government employee from Washington D.C., DeVaughn invested his own funds to record the track at Philadelphia's Omega Sound studio, collaborating with members of the group MFSB. His music is characterized by a smooth soul sound with funk influences. After a brief music career, DeVaughn returned to civilian work, but his song remains a lasting classic in the soul genre.
