Linda Womack

About

Singer and songwriter known was one half of the duo Womack & Womack with her husband Cecil Womack. Their 1988 single "Teardrops" was a worldwide hit. 

Before Fame

In 1964, she began her songwriting career at the age of 11, composing "I Need A Woman."

Trivia

She wrote many hits for other artists, including "Love Bankrupt" released by Patti LaBelle and "New Day" released by George Benson.

Family Life

Her parents were singer Sam Cooke and Barbara Campbell. She had seven children.

Associated With

She co-wrote her step-father Bobby Womack's 1972 hit "Woman's Gotta Have It."