Barbara Lynn

 Barbara Lynn

Barbara Lynn was born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 16, 1942. Barbara Lynn played the piano as a child. After being inspired by Elvis Presley Lynn convinced her parents to buy her a guitar. She then formed her own band, Bobbie Lynn and the Idols. Lynn’s band performed at parties and local clubs and even won a few talent shows. After attending a show singer Joe Barry recommended Barbara Lynn to his friend Huey P. Meaux the Crazy Cajun.

Huey P. Meaux brought Lynn to New Orleans to record at the Cosimo’s studio, where she cut singles for the Jamie label. In 1962 Lynn wrote and recorded “You’ll Lose A Good Thing” that became a national hit reaching number one on the R&B charts. 

Her first album of the same name was also released that same year. Barbara Lynn continued to record for Jamie Records through 1965, recording “You’re Gonna Need Me” and “Oh Baby (We Got A Good Thing Going)”.

In 1966 Lynn switched to Meaux’s Tribe Label where she recorded “You Left The Water Running” and “I’m A Good Women”, which became a Northern Soul classic.

In 1967 Barbara Lynn signed with Atlantic and released “This Is The Thanks I Get” and "Take Your Love And Run" two more Northern Soul Classics. In 1972, Lynn released “(Until Then) I’ll Suffer” her last hit for Atlantic, which was yet another Northern Soul Classic.

Barbara Lynn returned to her musical career in the 80’s and released a live album titled “You Don’t Have To Go” In 2000 she recorded “Hot Night Tonight” that feature her son Bachelor Wise.