Curtis Hairston was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
He… Read Full Bio ↴Curtis Hairston was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
He began singing at the early age of 3 and was actively involved in the Tot's Choir, Children's Choir, and was an active member of the Spiritual Choir.
In Winston Salem, Curtis became known locally for his rendition of 'We Are All God's Children'.
Curtis sang the song at his grandfather's church By the age of 13 he had made up his mind to sing professionally.
His early public education was in the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Schools.
Curtis then furthered his education at Winston-Salem State University.
He continued his musical training at Juliard School of Music in New York.
The basketball player, Earl Monroe, set up a record label and on a visit to Winston-Salem, Curtis got in touch.
The pair had both attended the same school and the pair struck up a relationship that led, via a demo tape recording, to Curtis signing to Earl's Pretty Pearl label.
The debut single was 'I Want You (All Tonight)', licensed to RCA in the U.K., became a Top 50 hit in 1983.
The follow-up 'I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)' was released in the UK for the London imprint in 1985, reaching the Top 15 slot later that year.
In the States he had an R & B hit with his version of 'We All Are One'.
Jimmy Cliff's acheived some success with the song at the same time.
Curtis then signed to Atlantic, he collaborated with Nona Hendryx for his debut album.
His first Atlantic single was 'Chillin'Out', which reached the U.K. charts reaching the Top 60 in 1986.
Curtis also fronted an album of songs for B.B.& Q., (something that he remained uncredited for).
The group's Kae Williams Jnr. (also once part of the group Breakwater) collaborated with him on 1987's debut album 'Curtis Hairston'.
That album contained the song 'The Morning After', popular in the U.K.
Contibutions to the set came via the musical skills of Alyson Williams, Jocelyn Brown, Barbara Pennington and Nona Hendryx.
Luther Vandross had sung background vocals for Curtis Hairston during his career, additionally.
Curtis recorded with the jazz group Ready For Reality on their 1990 Next Plateau release 'Ready For Reality'.
All told, Greg Radford was the writer and producer of 90% of Curtis' songs.
Throughout his career, Curtis was plagued with diabetes, relocating from his base in New York back to Winston-Salem as his health weakened.
There he received treatment for his illness, however, diabetes got the better of the singer and he suffered kidney failure as a result.
Two weeks before his death he stood before the congregation at his local church to sing.
Curtis passed away in January 1996, at the N.C. Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
He was just 34 years old.
Soul Walking UK Curtis Hairston page
He… Read Full Bio ↴Curtis Hairston was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
He began singing at the early age of 3 and was actively involved in the Tot's Choir, Children's Choir, and was an active member of the Spiritual Choir.
In Winston Salem, Curtis became known locally for his rendition of 'We Are All God's Children'.
Curtis sang the song at his grandfather's church By the age of 13 he had made up his mind to sing professionally.
His early public education was in the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Schools.
Curtis then furthered his education at Winston-Salem State University.
He continued his musical training at Juliard School of Music in New York.
The basketball player, Earl Monroe, set up a record label and on a visit to Winston-Salem, Curtis got in touch.
The pair had both attended the same school and the pair struck up a relationship that led, via a demo tape recording, to Curtis signing to Earl's Pretty Pearl label.
The debut single was 'I Want You (All Tonight)', licensed to RCA in the U.K., became a Top 50 hit in 1983.
The follow-up 'I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)' was released in the UK for the London imprint in 1985, reaching the Top 15 slot later that year.
In the States he had an R & B hit with his version of 'We All Are One'.
Jimmy Cliff's acheived some success with the song at the same time.
Curtis then signed to Atlantic, he collaborated with Nona Hendryx for his debut album.
His first Atlantic single was 'Chillin'Out', which reached the U.K. charts reaching the Top 60 in 1986.
Curtis also fronted an album of songs for B.B.& Q., (something that he remained uncredited for).
The group's Kae Williams Jnr. (also once part of the group Breakwater) collaborated with him on 1987's debut album 'Curtis Hairston'.
That album contained the song 'The Morning After', popular in the U.K.
Contibutions to the set came via the musical skills of Alyson Williams, Jocelyn Brown, Barbara Pennington and Nona Hendryx.
Luther Vandross had sung background vocals for Curtis Hairston during his career, additionally.
Curtis recorded with the jazz group Ready For Reality on their 1990 Next Plateau release 'Ready For Reality'.
All told, Greg Radford was the writer and producer of 90% of Curtis' songs.
Throughout his career, Curtis was plagued with diabetes, relocating from his base in New York back to Winston-Salem as his health weakened.
There he received treatment for his illness, however, diabetes got the better of the singer and he suffered kidney failure as a result.
Two weeks before his death he stood before the congregation at his local church to sing.
Curtis passed away in January 1996, at the N.C. Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
He was just 34 years old.
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@brentcarterandfriends
Nicest guy in the world. I sung background for him for a while. I learned a lot from him. I learned how to treat every fan from him. God bless him. He is missed
@mariegold3906
It's a shame that he didn't get to record alot of music. Was he sick all the time? He only got to release one album.
@brentcarterandfriends
@@mariegold3906 and, what a voice. Very similar to Peabo. He would have had a great career. Great talent, great entertainer and knew how to treat his fans
@VirtuousWoman1143
WHAT R YOU DOING THESE DAYS ? MY DAUGHTER LAURIE SINGS. THIS IS HER ERA.
@brentcarterandfriends
@@VirtuousWoman1143 I'm the lead vocalist of a band called Average White Band.
@quietmind30
Gone far too soon. Awesome guy, a force of nature.
@robertleobrown5656
I remember this song from the 1980's. Today is July 7th, 2023, I am just now learning that Mr. Curtis Hairston made his transition on
January 18, 1996, . He left his musical mark though... The singers of today sure could take some lessons from Curtis Hairston's music. What magnificent uplifting talents he had to share.
@karenscales5077
My friend. Curtis Hairston. RIP. We are still bumping your music here in your hometown of Winston Salem NC. The Tre4.....
@sukilocs3468
Who is still listening to this classic choon 2024. Bring back the 80's. 🎶💃🏽💃🏽😍
@nellykevbbc
I bought this gem in the eighties, now I'm 71 but still feel the same regarding all great music, never felt old, music keeps you young at heart