Vinnie Barrett (born Gwendolyn Hines Woolfolk; 1945) is an American songwriter and musician.
Syreeta Wright, Valerie Simpson, Diane Warren and Carly Simon were her inspiration for becoming a songwriter.
She wrote popular songs such as, "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" (Ronnie Dyson); "Sideshow" and "Three Ring Circus", both performed by Blue Magic; "Love Won't Let Me Wait" performed by Luther Vandross, Major Harris, and other artists (Number 1 record on the Billboard R&B Music Charts); and "Just as Long As We Have Love", performed by Dionne Warwick, and several other artists.
"Recipe for Love" (CD): songs are "Unconditional Love" performed by Ron Tyson (tenor of the Temptations) and "Before the Real Hurting Starts" performed by Ron Tyson and Freda Payne.
RIAA Certified Platinum Video Award "Luther Vandross: Live at Wembley" Platinum Album, CD, cassette for "Luther Vandross: The best of Love" Platinum Album, CD, cassette for "Luther Vandross: Any Love" RIAA Certified Gold Album for Pick of the Litter by The Spinners Nominated for two Grammy awards for "Love Won't Let Me Wait" and "Sideshow".