Anita Ward is an American singer and musician best known for the classic disco hit "Ring My Bell," which catapulted her to fame in 1979. Born on December 20, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, Ward was initially inclined towards a career in psychology, yet her life took a musical turn when she signed with the TK Records subsidiary Juana. She worked with producer Frederick Knight, who wrote "Ring My Bell" with the intention of it being a teenybopper song. However, under Ward's vocals, it transformed into a disco anthem, reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling over a million copies internationally.

Although primarily recognized for this singular hit, Anita Ward struggled to maintain the commercial success she encountered with "Ring My Bell." Despite releasing several follow-up singles and albums, such as "Songs of Love" in 1979, she never replicated the earlier triumph. Ward’s music career was subsequently marked by hiatuses and returns. In recent years, she has revisited her most iconic single with various re-recordings and remixes, attempting to connect with a new generation of listeners. Versions like "Ring My Bell (Re-Recorded) [Acapella]" and "Ring My Bell (Nu Skool Remixes)" alongside her original track represent both nostalgia and Ward's persistence in the music industry, echoing the disco era's lasting influence.

Genres

Disco

Related Artists

Gloria Gaynor

Donna Summer

Sylvester

Thelma Houston

Chaka Khan

Diana Ross

CHIC

Sister Sledge

The Trammps

Tavares

Evelyn "Champagne" King

Rihanna

Latest Release

LUXURY

Anita Ward

Single - Released November 10, 2023