Randy Crawford is an American jazz and R&B singer who gained prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s. Her distinctive, resonant vocal style, characterized by a blend of pop, jazz, and soul influences, has earned her a unique place in music history. Crawford is best known for her hit singles "Street Life" and "One Day I'll Fly Away", with the former being recorded with jazz fusion band The Crusaders. Despite being less commercially successful in the U.S., her influence and popularity have been significant internationally, particularly in Europe.