Varetta Dillard, born February 3, 1933, in Harlem, New York, was an American rhythm and blues singer. She began performing as a teenager after winning talent contests at the Apollo Theater in 1951. Her first recording session with Savoy Records started in September 1951. Dillard's breakthrough came with "Easy, Easy Baby" (1952), which reached number 8 on Billboard charts in July 1952. One of her most notable songs, "Mercy, Mr. Percy" released in 1953, peaked at number 6 on the R&B charts. She later signed with RCA Records and recorded several tracks. Dillard passed away on October 4, 1993, in Brooklyn, New York.
| Harlem's R&B Jewel - Varetta Dillard in NYC |
| I Love You Just the Same |
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Anthology: The Deluxe Collection (Remastered)
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| Cherry Blossom |
| R&B Legend '56 - '61 |
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Presenting Varetta Dillard
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My Tears Learned The Blues
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Savoy Chart Busters
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| Lady Sings the Blues |
| Burlesque - 100 Classics |
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Stompin' At The Savoy: Things Have Changed, 1951-1955
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Stompin' At The Savoy: The Original Indie Label, 1944-1961
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More Boss Black Rockers, Vol. 5 - Sure Look Good to Me
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Burlesque-A-Rama, Vol. 1
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Ain't Gonna Hush
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