Linda Clifford is an American R&B and disco singer and actress, known for her powerful, soulful voice and her success in the disco era of the late 1970s. Clifford's distinctive style blends elements of soul, funk, and disco, with influences from gospel music. Her most influential works include the chart-topping hits "If My Friends Could See Me Now" and "Runaway Love," which helped define the disco genre. Despite the decline of disco, Clifford's significant contribution to it remains a key part of her musical legacy.