Barbara Acklin

About this artist

Barbara Acklin is a true rags-to-riches story. This one-time back-up singer for Chess Records was working as the receptionist at Brunswick Records’ Chicago office when she began co-writing songs for other artists, including Jackie Wilson’s “Whispers (Gettin’ Louder).” This success behind the scenes quickly grew into a solo career, where she racked up 7 Top 40 R&B hits (including 2 with the legendary Gene Chandler) over the course of her 5-album discography at Brunswick.

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Love Makes a Woman

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