Kiki Dee
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Kiki Dee is an English soul and pop singer born Pauline Matthews on March 6, 1947. She gained prominence as a distinctive voice in blue-eyed soul, becoming a notable figure in British music during the classic pop and rock era. A significant milestone in her career was her achievement as the first female vocalist from the United Kingdom to secure a recording contract with Motown's prestigious Tamla Records label, a distinction that underscored her influence and appeal in the soul music landscape.