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| Born: Jun 26, 1943 in New Orleans, LA | Avg.User Rating: 118 Ratings |
| Styles: Funk, Soul |
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| Biography: Soul singer Jean Knight's only big hit was a monster -- the sassy funk classic "Mr. Big Stuff," one of the largest-selling singles ever released by the legendary Stax label. A native of New Orleans, Knight was born in 1943 and made her first recordings for producer Huey P. Meaux's Jet Stream and Tribe ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1971 Label: Fantasy Inc. Critics' Rating:  Jean Knight could do no wrong in 1971, when the strutting "Mr. Big Stuff" was climbing the pop and R&B charts, well on its way to becoming one of the most familiar chart hits of all time. Her debut album, ...Read full review Released: 1985 Label: Mirage Critics' Rating:  New Orleans vocalist Jean Knight, who enjoyed a soul smash in the 1960s with "Mr. Big Stuff," scored a novelty winner in the 1980s with her version of what was the nation's most covered song in 1985, "My ...Read full review
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