Linda Clifford, is a celebrated American singer and actress renowned for her contributions to disco, R&B, and soul music. Her musical journey commenced early; by age seven, she was performing on local television in New York. Initially drawn to jazz, she sang with the Jericho Jazz Singers and later formed the trio Linda and the Tradewinds. Clifford also held the title of Miss New York State and appeared in films such as *The Boston Strangler* and *Coogan's Bluff* before fully dedicating herself to music.

Her breakthrough came after signing with Curtis Mayfield's Curtom Records in the mid-1970s. Her 1978 album *If My Friends Could See Me Now* featured the disco-infused title track and the hit "Runaway Love," both of which topped the U.S. dance charts. This success solidified her status as a disco icon. She continued to release hits like "Red Light" from the *Fame* soundtrack and "Shoot Your Best Shot," collaborating with legends such as Isaac Hayes and Curtis Mayfield.