Jackie Ross

Jackie Ross (born 30 January 1946, St. Louis, Missouri) is an American soul singer.

Ross sang gospel music as a child, and performed on a radio show run by her parents, both preachers. [ [http://wm04.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jpfqxqq5ldke~T1 Biography] , Allmusic.com] After her father died in 1954 she moved to Chicago and was signed to SAR Records by Sam Cooke. Her first single, "Hard Times", appeared in 1962, and following this she spent time singing in Syl Johnson's band. In 1964 she signed with Chess Records and released "Selfish One", which reached #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. [http://wm04.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jpfqxqq5ldke~T5 Billboard Singles] , Allmusic.com] A second single, "Jerk and Twine", peaked at #85 the following year. She released an album, "Full Bloom", in 1965 as well, but after disputes with her record label she left Chess in 1967. She later recorded for Brunswick Records and Fountain Productions, but was unable to duplicate the success of "Selfish One".

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