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Barbara George
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| Birth name | Barbara Ann Smith |
| Born | August 16, 1942 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 2006 (aged 63) Chauvin, Louisiana |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1961 - 1980s |
| Labels | A.F.O. Records, Sue Records |
Barbara George (born August 16, 1942 – died August 10, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter. She was famous for her R&B music. R&B is a popular style of music that blends rhythm and blues.
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About Barbara George
Her Early Life and Music
Barbara Ann Smith was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She grew up in the 9th ward of New Orleans. From a young age, she loved to sing. She started singing in a church choir.
A singer named Jessie Hill discovered Barbara's talent. He suggested her to a music producer, Harold Battiste. This meeting changed her life.
Her Big Hit Song
Barbara George's first song was called "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)". She wrote this song herself. It was released in late 1961. The song became a huge success. It reached the top of the R&B music charts. It also climbed to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This meant it was one of the most popular songs in the country.
"I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)" was so popular that many other artists later recorded it. Some famous musicians who covered her song include Ike and Tina Turner and Bonnie Raitt.
Later Career and Legacy
Barbara George released her only album in 1961. It was also called I Know (You Don't Love Me No More). Most of the songs on this album were written by her. She released two more songs in 1962. These were "You Talk About Love" and "Send For Me (If You Need Some Lovin')". They also made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart. However, they were not as big a hit as her first song.
She continued to record music for some years. By the early 1980s, Barbara mostly stopped working in the music business. Her later songs did not become as famous as "I Know". She also sang on an album called Victory Mixture in 1990.
Family Life
Barbara George had three sons. Their names were Tevin, Albert, and Gregory. Her son Tevin became a professional boxer. He won the Golden Gloves award in 1986. He also went on to compete in the Olympic Trials.
Barbara George passed away in August 2006. She died in Chauvin, Louisiana. She had lived there for the last ten years of her life. She died just six days before her 64th birthday.
