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Linda Jones

Linda Jones, born on December 14, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey, is an American singer known for her soulful voice with a strong gospel influence. She began singing at six as part of her family's gospel group, the Jones Singers. Her first recording, "Lonely Teardrops", was released under the name Linda Lane on Cub Records in 1963. Producer George Kerr introduced her to Loma Records, where she achieved her breakthrough with "Hypnotized" in 1967. This ballad reached number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 21 on the Hot 100. Following this success, Jones released two more hits ...