Tami Lynn

Tami Lynn
Also known as Tamiya Lynn
Born 1942 (age 73–74)
Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Years active 1965–present
Labels Mojo Records, Atlantic Records

Tami Lynn (born 1942, Gert Town, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States)[1] is an American soul singer. She scored a Top Ten hit on the UK Singles Chart in 1971, with the song "I'm Gonna Run Away From You".[2]

Biography

Lynn was discovered by Jerry Wexler in 1965 after hearing her sing at a talent show.[3] Wexler had her record the Bert Berns penned and produced[4] song, "I'm Gonna Run Away From You", for Atco Records, but the song was not released at the time, although it was released in the UK on Atlantic, AT 4035. She then sang backup for musicians such as The Rolling Stones (backing vocalist on Exile on Main St.), Dr. John, Wilson Pickett, and Sonny & Cher.[3] In 1971, "I'm Gonna Run Away From You" was released as a single, with "The Boy Next Door" as the b-side, on Mojo and Atlantic, where it became a hit in the UK among devotees of Northern soul. The tune hit number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in 1971.[2] A full-length album, Love Is Here and Now You're Gone, followed in 1972, produced by John Abbey. "I'm Gonna Run Away From You" returned to the UK chart in 1975 after being reissued, hitting number 36 the second time around.[2]

Another album was the 1992 CD, Tamiya Lynn.[4] Love Is Here and Now You're Gone was reissued on CD in 2005, by DBK Works.[5]

Discography

References

  1. ↑
  2. 1 2 3 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 334. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. 1 2 "Dusted Reviews: Tami Lynn - Love Is Here And Now You're Gone". Dustedmagazine.com. 2006-01-05. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  4. 1 2 "Home of the Groove: Tami Lynn's Unlikely Hit Had A Funky Flip". Homeofthegroove.blogspot.com. 2008-02-23. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  5. ↑ "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone - Tami Lynn, Tamiya Lynn : Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
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