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Viviane Greene's lyrics & chords
Singer and pianist Viviane Greene was born Willie Viviane Hoyt in Nacogdoches, TX, on June 19, 1918. She was the eldest of three children. Her parents, who were both school teachers, had her begin taking piano lessons at the age of four. Soon she was performing at church gatherings and other public events. Uncommonly intelligent and wise beyond her years, she graduated from high school when she was only 13, then enrolled at Prairie View A&M College where she met and eventually married vocalist Allen "Al" Greene. After graduation the newlyweds h...read more