Ullanda McCullough


Ullanda McCullough is an American pop music singer most noted as a background vocalist.

Career

McCullough began her singing career at age 13 in Detroit, Michigan. In early 1970s she sang numerous advertising jingles including the 1971 Coca-Cola commercial I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing. In 1974, she was a background vocalist on Eddie Floyd's album, "Soul Street". In 1975, McCullough relocated from Detroit to New York City to continue her career as a background singer. She sang background vocals for Ashford & Simpson, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, Bette Midler and others.
In 1979 McCullough began a solo career and recorded three albums: Love Zone, Ullanda McCullough and Watching You Watching Me. Afterward, she returned to singing backup for Billy Joel, The Weather Girls and others.

Personal life

McCullough became a born-again Christian in the 1990s. She co-authored her biography with Cecil Murphey, Something Special: The Story of Ullanda Innocent, in 1996.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles