Starting off as a backing singer for the likes of Etta James and Fontella
Bass, Barbara Acklin got her opportunity to shine when she passed a tune she had written to none other than Jackie Wilson, whilst she was working as a secretary at the legendary Brunswick label in the mid 60's. Not long after the track was recorded by Wilson himself and gave him his biggest hit for about three years. Wilson then managed to get her signed to the Brunswick label, where she went on to have quite a few hits of her own including the classic "Love Makes A Woman". Into the 70's, she formed a hugely successful songwriting team with Chi-Lite Eugene Record. Together they wrote some belting Chi-Lites tunes such as "Have You Seen Her" and "Stoned Out Of My Mind". Her name is not that well known but, both as a great singer and songwriter, she deserves to be much better known...
Love Makes A Woman
...a great accompaniment to the bottle of red Alentejo wine Jo has just opened. Great track.
ReplyDeleteA new name on me Scott - excellent song
ReplyDeleteI only have Am I The Same Girl, which is okayish. For me her voice isn't that distinctive and that's probably why I have never investigated further but the track posted is a far stronger song. Thanks, Scott
ReplyDeleteAh, you've made me dig out the YHU album I bought from John Manship in '86. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWlq9GJwPII
ReplyDeleteGlad everyone enjoyed the track. I only discovered Barbara Acklin recently on a CD that a mate made up for me. Agree Drew that her voice is not the most distinctive but this track is great. Thanks Tedloaf for the link, did not know the YHU version before tonight.
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