Lynn White(born August 6, 1953) is an Americansoul bluessinger and songwriter.[1]Between 1978 and 2006, she released fourteen albums, three compilation albums, and numerous singles. Her best known song is "I Don't Ever Wanna See Your Face Again" (1982). White had a subtle dulcet voice when compared to her contemporaries harsher tones.[2]
Lynn White | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1953 Mobile, Alabama,United States |
| Genres | Soul blues,electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | Late 1970–Late 1990s |
| Labels | Various including Waylo Records |
Life and career
editWhite was born inMobile, Alabama,United States.[1]She started singing in her local church aged six, and launched her professional career in the late 1970s.[2]In her teens, White had a part-time job at a record store and sang along to whatever record was playing. She was promoted to become the store manager when its owner, Ike Darby, realised her singing potential.[1]Her debut single was 1978's "Pains In My Heart" on Darby Records. "I Didn't Make My Move Too Soon" followed, before recording her debut album,Am I Too Much Woman For You,basically a collection of her single releases to that point,[3]which was issued in 1981.[4]White's 1982 single "I Don't Ever Wanna See Your Face Again" was heard by the record producerWillie Mitchell,and he reissued the cut on his own Waylo Records.[2]Her next album,Blues in My Bedroom,was released the same year on Waylo, and she remained with that label for the rest of the 1980s.[2]White released seven albums on Waylo, includingLove & Happiness,which contained the modern sounding, mid-tempo number, "See You Later, Bye".[5]
In 1990, White moved on and formed her own label which issuedThe New Methat year.[3]At her creative peak in the early to mid-1990s,[6]she started to write some of her material, such as "Draw The Line" onThe New Me.[7]Further independent albums such asHome Girl(1991) andCheatin'(1993) ensued,[2]with White getting executive producer credits on the latter.[8]Her 12 "single," I Don't Know Why ", became a notable track on the UK modern soul scene.[5]White's work during this period was an influence onSyleena Johnson,and White cut a duet withWillie Clayton,a medley of "Slow and Easy" / "Take Me to the Mountain".[6][9]In September 1994, White supportedLittle Miltonin concert in Chicago, Illinois.[10]Two further low key albums were issued in the mid to late-1990s, before White seemingly stopped recording and performing.[11]
Two compilation discs, 1996'sAt Her Bestand 2001'sMore of the Best,contained selections of her most popular work.[6]
Personal life
editShe became married to Ike Darby[12]and, in 1987, they relocated toMemphis, Tennessee.Darby died on September 6, 1988.[13]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Am I Too Much Woman For You | Darby Records |
| 1982 | Blues in My Bedroom | Waylo Records |
| 1985 | Sorry | Waylo Records |
| 1985 | Slow & Easy | Waylo Records |
| 1987 | Success | Waylo Records |
| 1987 | Yes I'm Ready | Waylo Records |
| 1987 | That's How Strong My Love Is | Panarecord International |
| 1989 | Love & Happiness | Waylo Records |
| 1990 | Blues | Waylo Records |
| 1990 | The New Me | S.O.H. Distributors Network |
| 1991 | Home Girl | Creative Funk Records |
| 1993 | Cheatin' | S.O.H. Distributors Network |
| 1995 | Take Your Time | MMS Records |
| 1998 | Touching Me | BLT Records |
Compilation albums
edit| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | At Her Best | Blues Works |
| 2001 | More of the Best | Blues Works |
| 2006 | Greatest Hits | Blues Works |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abcColin Larkin,ed. (1995).The Guinness Who's Who of Blues(Second ed.).Guinness Publishing.p. 377.ISBN0-85112-673-1.
- ^abcde"Lynn White | Biography & History".AllMusic.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^ab"Blues In My Bedroom – Lynn White".Bmansbluesreport.com.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^ab"Lynn White | Album Discography".AllMusic.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^abc"Lynn White Page".Soulwalking.co.uk.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^abc"Lynn White (Retrospective) – Southern Soul Music Artist – Southern Soul RnB".Southernsoulrnb.com.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^"Lynn White | The New Me".AllMusic.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^"Lynn White | Cheatin': Credits".AllMusic.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^"Lynn White | At Her Best".AllMusic.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^Dahl, Bill (9 September 1994)."LITTLE MILTON DOESN'T NEED TO RIDE THE BANDWAGON TO KEEP UP".Chicagotribune.com.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^ab"Lynn White".Soulbluesmusic.com.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^"Lynn White | SecondHandSongs".Secondhandsongs.com.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^"Darby, Ike" Big "".Alabamamusicoffice.com.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.
- ^"Lynn White | Album Discography".AllMusic.RetrievedMarch 22,2021.