Barbara Jean English


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Soul singer - songwriter.Born on 22 August 1946 in Sumpter, South Carolina
She was a member of the popular New Jersey girl group the Clickettes and recorded many pop-soul sides with them in the late ’50s and ’60s. She returned in the ’70s to record two albums of lushly produced soul with a concentration on sensual ballads. After a brief hiatus, she re-teamed with the Clickettes in the ’90s to tour the oldies circuit. “I’m Living A Lie” is included in several northern soul compilations. A great cover of Bacharach/David “Don’t Make Me Over” and Francis Lai “Love Story” are the highlights of this forgotten gem.
She went solo from 1964.
In the late 70’s she got involved in the disco scene and later in the hi-NRG scene as dance music diva.

ALBUMS


Jimmy Radcliffe, Barbara Jean English
Taste Sour Don't It
2023
Barbara English* / Earl Grant
Fever
2016, 7", Single, Popcorn (4)
Barbara Jean English
Just Like A Lady
1997, CD, Comp, Alithia, Sequel Records
Barbara Jean English
Better If You Don't Get To Know Me
1989, 12", Single, Blue Chip
Barbara Jean English
Experience
1989
Barbara Jean English
Dancing To Keep From Crying
1979
Barbara Jean English
House Of Strangers / If It Feels This Good
1977, 7", Single, Royal Flush Records (2)
Barbara English*
Make Up And Make Love / If This Ain't Love
1977, 7", Single, Royal Flush Records (2)
Tony Middleton / Barbara Jean English
Lady Fingers / House Of Strangers
1976, 12", T.K. Disco
Barbara Jean English
If This Ain't Love
1976
Barbara Jean English
I'm Living A Lie
1975, 7", Single, Contempo
Barbara Jean English
Breakin' Up A Happy Home / Guess Who
1974
Barbara Jean English
Comin' Or Goin'
1973
Barbara Jean English
You're Gonna Need Somebody To Love
1973, ,
Soul
Barbara Jean English
Barbara Jean English
1973
Barbara Jean English
Don't Make Me Over / Baby I'm A Want You
1972
Barbara Jean English
I'm Living A Lie
1972, ,
Soul
Barbara Jean English
So Many Ways...
1972
Barbara Jean English
So Many Ways To Die
1972
Barbara Jean English
I'm Sorry
1972, ,
Soul
Barbara Jean English
Love's Arrangement
1971
Barbara English*
(You Got Me) Sittin' In The Corner / Standing On Tip Toe
1965, 7", Single, Promo, Aurora (8), ,
Soul
Barbara English*
I've Got A Date
1965, Acetate, Sin, Sea-Lark
Barbara English*
All The Good Times Are Gone
1965
Barbara English*
I've Got A Date
1965, ,
Soul
Barbara English*
Small Town Girl (With Big Town Dreams) / Tell Me Like It Is
1965
Barbara English*
Easy Come, Easy Go / I Don't Deserve A Boy Like You
1964, 7", Single, Promo, Mala
Barbara English* & The Fashions
Bad News / Fever
1962, 7", Single, Promo, Roulette
Barbara English* & The Fashions
We Need Them / La-Ta-Tee-Ta-Ta
1962, ,
Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop
Barbara Jean English
Experience
12", Blue Chip
Barbara Jean English
I'm Living A Lie
7", Shape, Contempo
The Click-Ettes*
Lover's Prayer / Grateful
1959
The Clickettes
The Clickettes Meet The Fashions - Their Complete Dice Recordings Plus Later Sides
2006, CD, Comp, Ace

APPEARANCES +


Dionne Warwick
Original Album Series
2010
Various
All Platinum Girls: The Belles Of New York Are Back
2007, 2xCD, Comp, Castle Music, Outta Sight, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Jimmy Radcliffe
Where There's Smoke, There's Fire
2007, CD, Comp, Dig, Media Creature Music
Patti Austin
Take Away The Pain Stain - The Complete Coral Recordings 1965 1967
1999, CD, Comp, RE, Body & Soul (2), ,
Soul/Vocal
Dionne Warwick
Presenting Dionne Warwick • Anyone Who Had A Heart
1995, CD, Album, Comp, RE, Sequel Records
Dionne Warwick
From The Vaults
1995, CD, Comp, Ichiban Records, Warner Special Products
Various
The Red Bird Story
1991, 4xCD, Comp, Charly Records, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Pop Rock
Gentlemen And Their Ladies*
Party Time
1974
Dionne Warwick
Presenting Dionne Warwick
1973, LP, Comp, Pye International, Pye International, ,
Soul
Dionne Warwick
Dionne!
1967, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Pop Rock/Soul
Patti Austin
Leave A Little Love
1966, 7", EP, Coral
Patti Austin
Leave A Little Love / My Lovelight Ain't Gonna Shine No More
1966
Dionne Warwick
Anyone Who Had A Heart
1964
Dionne Warwick
Any Old Time Of The Day
1964
Dionne Warwick
Presenting Dionne Warwick
1964
Cathy Saint
Big Bad World / Mr. Heartbreak
1963
Anne Keith And The Altairs* / The El Venos Featuring Anne Keith
Lover's Prayer / Lonely Girl
1959
Various
The Soul Of New Jersey Vol.1
2024, LP, Comp, Continued Sound
Various
Attack
2020, CD, Comp, Mono, RM, Warner Music Japan
The Capri Sisters
I Want You To Be My Boy
2020, CDr, Album, Comp, Cat King Cole
Various
She's A Doll! Warner Bros.' Feminine Side
2018, CD, Comp, Mono, Ace, ,
Soul/Mod/Pop Rock/Rhythm & Blues
Various
A Little Taste Of Soul
2017, 2xCD, Comp, Not Now Music, ,
Soul
Various
100 Soul Classics
2017, 4xCD, Comp, Not Now Music, ,
Soul/Rhythm & Blues
Various
Super Soul Sisters
2016, 3xCD, Comp, Not Now Music, ,
Soul
Various
Disco Love Vol 4 (More More More Disco & Soul Uncovered!)
2016, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Jimmy Radcliffe
Super Baby Cakes
2009, CD, Album, RE, Shout! Records
DJ Mitsu The Beats & DJ Mu-R
Sound Maneuvers Classics December 2008
2008, CDr, Comp, Ltd, Promo, Not On Label,
Various
Sweet Soul Ladies Volume 2
2008, CD, Comp, Hidden Treasures Records
Various
East Coast Soul Connection
2007, 2xCD, Comp, Outta Sight, Castle Music
Various
From The Vaults Of Helva
2007, 14xFile, MP3, Comp, Bogue / Magic City Records
Various
Northern Soul (The Essential Collection)
2006, 2xCD, Comp, Metro Doubles, ,
Soul/Disco/Funk
Various
Northern Soul 70's Floorshakers
2005, CD, Comp, Union Square Music, Metro
Various
The Girls Of Hideaway Heaven Vol 2
2005, CD, Comp, Ltd, Rare Rockin' Records, ,
Rock & Roll
Various
A Treasury Of Northern Soul
2004, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Castle Pulse, ,
Soul
Various
Northern Soul Forever
2004, CD, Comp, Castle Pulse
Various
The Girls Of Hideaway Heaven
2004, CD, Comp, Ltd, Rare Rockin' Records
Various
On The Real Side - The Modern End Of Northern Soul
2003, ,
Soul
Various
Casino Classics Two
2002, CD, Comp, Goldmine Soul Supply, ,
Soul
Various
A Love Like Yours - The Original Versions Of The Songs That Inspired Dusty Springfield
2000, CD, Comp, Connoisseur Collection Ltd.,
Various
Girls Will Be Girls Volume 1
1999, CD, Comp, Westside
Various
Trains & Boats & Covers. The Songs Of Burt Bacharach
1999, CD, Comp, Sequel Records, ,
Ballad/Easy Listening
Various
Marginal's Favorite Gems Of Soul Vol. 1
1998, CD, Comp, Marginal Records, ,
Soul
Various
More Golden Oldies V3
1996, CD, Comp, I.B.C. Record
Various
Girls Girls Girls Volume 11
1995, CD, Comp, Marginal Records
Various
Follow Me To The Popcorn Vol 1
1994, CD, Comp, Bar Records (2)
Various
Euro House Beat 2
1990, CD, Comp, Mad About Dance, Mad About Dance, ,
House/Hip-House/Soul
Various
Soul And Then Some...
1989, 2xLP, Comp, Blue Chip, ,
Soul-Jazz/Dub/Acid Jazz/Hip Hop/House/Hip-House
Various
Housemasters - Six Ultimate Rave Remixes
1989, LP, Album, Comp, Blue Chip, ,
Acid House/Hardcore/Techno
Various
The Modern Soul Story 1
1987
Various
The Dance Master - 20 Fantastic Soul Hits
1975, LP, Comp, Contempo, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
Various
18 Fantastic Soul Hits
1975
Various
Disco Dancers Vol I
LP, Comp, Contempo
Various
Girlstown
CD, Comp, Soul Kitchen (6), Soul Kitchen (6)
Various
American Oldies Party 2
CD, Comp, BOA (5)
Various
Street Sounds Vol.4 Sweet Soul
CDr, Comp, Not On Label
Various
South Side Soul 25 Rare Soul Classics Vol.7
CD, Comp, South Side Kingdom
Various
Gangster Of Love Killer Souldies Vol.2
CD, Comp, SFC Miyata,
Various
Blockparty Recreation
2004, CD, Comp, Mixed, Unofficial, Dusted Records (2), ,
Breaks/Soul/Funk
Various
Seventies Sizzlers Vol.1 - Super Soul For The Feet
2003, CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Blue Mountain Records (3), Blue Mountain Music (2), ,
Soul
Various
Музыка Ретро
2000, ,
Rock & Roll/Vocal/Soundtrack/Doo Wop/Rockabilly/Swing
Various
Girls Girls Girls Volume 4
1994, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Marginal Records
Barbara English*
(You Got Me) Sittin' In The Corner
7", S/Sided, RE, Unofficial, Aurora (9)
Various
American Golden Oldies - Volume 10
12", Unofficial, American Golden Oldies
Various
Legendary Leads Of Rhythm & Blues Volume 1: Crossover Sounds, 1960-1964
CDr, Comp, Unofficial, Popcorn (8), ,
Soul/Vocal/Rhythm & Blues