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September 25, 2008

Music legend Dionne Warwick discusses how she went from the church to the charts in her career and talks about her new children's book, Say a Little Prayer.


Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick

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Legendary singer shares the story of the argument in the studio that gave birth to her hit, Don’t Make Me Over. (2:12)
 
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Full interview. (23:23)
 
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Over her four-decade career, Dionne Warwick has charted nearly 60 hits and won five Grammys—the pioneering singer was the first African American solo female artist of her generation to win for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance. A New Jersey native, she's generous in her support of various charities and has spearheaded the music industry's fight against AIDS. Recently, Warwick added author to her credits, with her new children's book, Say a Little Prayer. Warwick is currently touring America and Europe.