Lynn White (born August 6, 1953) is an American soul blues singer 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 in Mobile, 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 producer Willie 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, including Love & 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 issued The New Me that 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" on The New Me.[7] Further independent albums such as Home Girl (1991) and Cheatin' (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 on Syleena Johnson, and White cut a duet with Willie Clayton, a medley of "Slow and Easy" / "Take Me to the Mountain".[6][9] In September 1994, White supported Little Milton in 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's At Her Best and 2001's More 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 to Memphis, 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- ^ a b c Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Blues (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 377. ISBN 0-85112-673-1.
- ^ a b c d e "Lynn White | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Blues In My Bedroom – Lynn White". Bmansbluesreport.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Lynn White | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Lynn White Page". Soulwalking.co.uk. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Lynn White (Retrospective) – Southern Soul Music Artist – Southern Soul RnB". Southernsoulrnb.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Lynn White | The New Me". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Lynn White | Cheatin' : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Lynn White | At Her Best". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ Dahl, Bill (9 September 1994). "LITTLE MILTON DOESN'T NEED TO RIDE THE BANDWAGON TO KEEP UP". Chicagotribune.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Lynn White". Soulbluesmusic.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Lynn White | SecondHandSongs". Secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Darby, Ike "Big"". Alabamamusicoffice.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Lynn White | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2021.