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Phyllis Nelson

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The Resume

    (October 3, 1950-January 12, 1998)
    Born in Indiana
    Died in Los Angeles, California
    Famed for the 1985 hit 'Move Closer'

Why she might be annoying:

    She was a one-hit wonder.
    Her teeth had a huge gap.
    She failed as a disco diva.
    She gave birth to 2 children from different fathers.
    Her affair with a much younger man inspired 'Move Closer.'

Why she might not be annoying:

    She became the first black female to hit number one in the United Kingdom with a self-composition.
    She cited racism as a factor in destroying her relationship with the younger guy.
    Her son Marc Nelson went on to be a successful vocalist and songwriter.
    She passed away from breast cancer at 47.

Credit: Black Chic


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 68.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 78.26% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 57 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 43 Votes: 53.49% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying