Ella Washington (born October 25, 1943) is an American former R&B and gospel singer, described as "an outstanding Southern soul vocalist" Biography & History AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2018-02-22}} and best known for her 1969 hit "He Called Me Baby". She later became a church pastor.
Washington was born in Miami, Florida, and first recorded in 1965 for the local Octavia label.Biography from Encyclopedia of Popular Music Her single "The Grass Always Seems... plus