Dee Edwards was a notable American soul singer, whose career spanned from the 1960s to the early 1980s. Her musical style blended elements of R&B, jazz, gospel, and pop, resulting in a distinctive soul sound that was both reflective of its era and forward-thinking. Edwards is perhaps best known for her 1970 hit "Why Can't There Be Love", which has been widely sampled in contemporary pop and dance music. Despite a relatively short recording career, her contributions to the soul genre have had a lasting impact.