Barbara Lewis

Barbara Lewis
Born: Feb 9, 1943 in South Lyon, MI
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Genre: R&B
Styles: Soul, Pop-Soul, Uptown Soul, Early R&B
Biography: Pop-soul doesn't get much better than Barbara Lewis, whose seductive, emotive croon took "Hello Stranger" to #3 in 1963. The Michigan native had been writing songs since the age of nine, and began recording as a teenager with producer Ollie McLaughlin, who'd also had a hand in the careers of Del Shannon, ...Read full biography
Baby, I'm Yours
Released: 1966
Label: Atlantic
Critics' Rating:
Here is a classic Barbara Lewis album with four tunes written by Lewis herself. "Baby, I'm Yours," and "Hello Stranger" we all know, but "Puppy Love," and "Think a Little Sugar" are also fine. The song ...Read full review
The Many Grooves Of Barbara Lewis
Released: 1969
Label: Fantasy Inc.
Critics' Rating:
Although this late-'60s album isn't nearly as well known as her poppier mid-'60s hits, this is excellent sweet soul that avoids slickness. Still working with producer Ollie McLaughlin, Lewis recorded this ...Read full review
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