Delta Dawn

Song Info:
"Delta Dawn" is a song performed by Australian singer Helen Reddy. It was initially released as a single in 1973. The song was written by Larry Collins and Alex Harvey and was first recorded by Harvey in 1971. "Delta Dawn" became a major hit for Reddy, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of her signature songs. It was also included on her 1973 album titled "Long Hard Climb."

Artist Bio:
Helen Reddy was born on October 25, 1941, in Melbourne, Australia. She rose to fame in the 1970s as a singer and actress, known for her feminist anthems and empowering music. Reddy achieved international success with hits like "I Am Woman," "Delta Dawn," and "Angie Baby." She became a prominent figure in the women's liberation movement and won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I Am Woman" in 1973. Reddy retired from performing in the late 1990s but left a lasting legacy as a trailblazing artist in the music industry.