Linda Jones

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Linda Jones (born 14 January 1944, Newark, New Jersey - died 14 March 1972, Harlem) was an American soul singer. She signed with Warner Bros. Records subsidiary Loma Records in 1967 and released the biggest of several hits, "Hypnotized". Soon after her career took off, however, she was diagnosed with diabetes and died in 1972 after she collapsed backstage at the Apollo Theater.

Discography

  • Hypnotized (Loma Records, 1967) U.S. Black Albums #26
  • For Your Precious Love (Turbo Records, 1972) U.S. Black Albums #35

Singles

Year Title Chart Positions
U.S. Pop Singles U.S. Black Singles
1967 "Hypnotized" #21 #4
1967 "What've I Done (To Make You Mad)" #61 #8
1968 "Give My Love a Try" #93 #34
1970 "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow" - #45
1970 "That's When I'll Stop Loving You" - #40
1971 "Stay With Me Forever" - #47
1972 "Not on the Outside" - #32
1972 "Your Precious Love" #74 #15

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