Gonna Get Along Without You Now (lp) Original Version (1979) | Viola Wills -

Viola Wills’ disco version of "" was released on May 14, 1979. While Wills had been a professional singer since the mid-1960s, this track became her definitive international breakthrough. The Story Behind the Record

The song was released as a single and later included on her 1980 album . Common versions found on the original vinyl include: Viola Wills’ disco version of "" was released

: Born Viola Mae Wilkerson, she was a mother of six by age 21. She was discovered by Barry White in 1965 and spent years as a backing vocalist for artists like Joe Cocker (as part of The Sanctified Sisters) before her solo success. Common versions found on the original vinyl include:

: The single peaked at #8 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1979. It also found major success in New Zealand (#3) and Australia (#37), while reaching #52 on the U.S. Disco chart. Album and Single Versions It also found major success in New Zealand

: Producer Jerry McCabe suggested updating the 1951 Milton Kellem composition into a "disco" or "Hi-NRG" style. Unlike the original swing version by Teresa Brewer or the pop version by Patience and Prudence, Wills' version featured a propulsive bassline and heavy electronic backing.