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Happy Birthday to Cheryl Lynn: The Voice That Gave Us One of Disco’s Realest Anthems Every generation has that one song that refuses to age. A song that still fills dance floors, weddings, cookouts, and DJ sets decades after it was first released. For many music lovers, that song is “Got to Be Real.” And the woman behind that timeless anthem is none other than Cheryl Lynn, a singer whose powerful voice helped define the sound of late-1970s R&B and disco. Today we celebrate her birthday, but more importantly we celebrate the impact of a voice that helped shape an era of music. From Church Choir to Professional Stage Like many legendary soul singers, Cheryl Lynn’s journey began in the church. Growing up, she developed her voice singing in her church choir, where she learned the emotional power of gospel music. Those early experiences helped shape the strong, soulful vocal style that would later make her famous. Church was more than just a place to sing — it was where she ...