Viola Wills was an American pop singer, best known for her disco and soul music in the 1970s and 80s. Her distinctive voice became synonymous with the disco era, particularly with her cover of Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind," which emerged as a dance-floor favorite. Despite not achieving significant mainstream success, Wills had a substantial impact on the disco and soul scenes. Her contributions to these genres sustained her career for nearly four decades, making her a noteworthy figure in the history of pop music.