Barbara Acklin | |
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 Acklin in a promotional photo by Brunswick Records, 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Barbara Jean Acklin |
| Also known as | Barbara Allen |
| Born | February 28, 1943 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1998 (aged 55) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
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| Occupations | |
| Years active | c.1961–1998 |
| Labels | |
Barbara Jean Acklin (February 28, 1943 – November 27, 1998)[1][2][3] was an American soul singer and songwriter, who was most successful in the 1960s and 1970s. Her biggest hit as a singer was "Love Makes a Woman" (1968). As a songwriter, she is best known for co-writing the multi-million-selling "Have You Seen Her" (1971) with Eugene Record, lead singer of the Chi-Lites.
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