Friday, August 9, 2013

August 9, 1947: Barbara Mason hits the planet…



August 9, 1947
 Barbara Mason hits the planet…  


Known affectionately as "Lady Love,” Barbara Mason has enjoyed a long and distinguished career .  She was originally attracted to music as a result of 'tinkling' on her grandmother's piano…

Barbara  initially focused on songwriting when she entered the music industry in her teens. . She did form a number of vocal groups while in her early teens, acting as both lead singer and accompanist....

 As a performer, she had a hit single in 1965 with her self-penned Top 10 hit, "Yes, I'm Ready" (number five pop, number two R ‘n B), a fetching soul-pop confection that spotlighted her high, girlish vocals...


Yes I’m Ready” proved to be one of the first examples of the sweet, lush sound that came to be called Philly soul…
 


 

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