Gloria Taylor, also known as Gloria Ann Taylor, was an American soul and R&B singer celebrated for her powerful voice and emotionally charged performances. Emerging in the late 1960s, she collaborated closely with her husband and producer Walter Whisenhunt to create genre-blending tracks that fused soul, funk, gospel, and psychedelic influences. Her recordings for labels like Selector Sound and Columbia earned cult acclaim, particularly the anthem “Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing.” Rediscovered decades later, Taylor’s pioneering sound continues to captivate new audiences and reaffirm her legacy in soul music.