Gloria Jones

American singer-songwriter, torch singer

Gloria Jones - American singer-songwriter, torch singer
Born

October 19th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1945, this artist is widely recognized for contributing to the development of the soul and R&B genres. She began her career as a backup vocalist before achieving recognition with her own music. The song 'Tainted Love', originally recorded in the 1960s, became a major hit in the 1980s after being covered by Soft Cell. This track is often associated with the Northern Soul movement. In addition to her singing career, the artist also wrote and produced songs for various musicians, showcasing a talent for songwriting.

Recorded 'Tainted Love'

Contributed to the Northern Soul music movement

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