James Edward Ingram was an American singer, songwriter and record producer.
16 Facts About James Ingram
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James Ingram was a two-time Grammy Award-winner and a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original Song.
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James Ingram co-wrote "The Day I Fall in Love", from the motion picture Beethoven's 2nd, and singer Patty Smyth's "Look What Love Has Done", from the motion picture Junior, which earned him nominations for Best Original Song from the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Grammy Awards in 1994 and 1995.
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James Ingram was born in Akron, Ohio, where he attended Akron's East High School and received a track scholarship to the University of Akron.
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James Ingram later played keyboards for Ray Charles before becoming famous.
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James Ingram received his first publishing deal with 20th Century Fox publishing company, which is where he sang the $50 demo for "Just Once".
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James Ingram provided the vocals to "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways" on Quincy Jones's 1981 album The Dude, which earned James Ingram triple Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist.
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On December 11,1981, James Ingram appeared as a guest on the Canadian comedy series SCTV, singing "Just Once".
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James Ingram worked with other notable artists such as Donna Summer, Ray Charles, Anita Baker, Viktor Lazlo, Nancy Wilson, Natalie Cole, Kim Carnes, and Kenny Rogers.
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James Ingram is perhaps best known for his hit collaborations with other vocalists.
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James Ingram scored a No 1 hit on the Hot 100 chart in February 1983 with Patti Austin on the duet "Baby, Come to Me", a song made popular on TV's General Hospital.
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In 2011, James Ingram joined Cliff Richard's list of special guest performers on his Soulicious Tour performing at various UK venues during November.
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James Ingram sang two songs from the album with Richard, as well a solo of "Just Once".
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In 2012, James Ingram appeared as himself in the ABC television show Suburgatory, in the episode "The Motherload".
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James Ingram died in Los Angeles of brain cancer on January 29,2019, aged 66.
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James Ingram has won two Grammy Awards out of fourteen nominations.