Jean Carn facts for kids
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sarah Jean Perkins |
| Also known as | Jean Carne |
| Born | March 15, 1947 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1969–present |
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Jean Carn, also known as Jean Carne, is an American singer. She is famous for her R&B, soul, and jazz music. Born Sarah Jean Perkins on March 15, 1947, she later added an "e" to her last name. Jean Carn is known for her amazing voice, which can cover five octaves. This means she can sing a very wide range of notes, from very low to very high!
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About Jean Carn's Life
Jean Carn was born in Columbus, Georgia. She started singing in her church choir when she was only four years old.
Early Music Journey
Jean Carn planned to study music at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. However, she met and married jazz pianist Doug Carn. She then became a main singer in his jazz fusion band. They lived in Los Angeles, California. Jean sang on three of Doug's early albums: Infant Eyes, Spirit of the New Land, and Revelation. The couple later divorced.
Joining Philadelphia International Records
In 1976, Jean Carn signed with Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International Records. This was a very famous record label. She released her first album, Jean Carn, that same year. .....
In June 1978, her second album, Happy to Be With You, came out. It included another popular song called "Don't Let It Go to Your Head".
Her third album with Philadelphia International was When I Find You Love in 1979. The song "My Love Don't Come Easy" also did well on the R&B charts. Another song from this album, "Was That All It Was?", became a big disco hit in clubs in the UK.
New Record Labels
After her time at Philadelphia International, Jean Carn moved to the TSOP label for her 1981 album, Sweet and Wonderful.
In 1982, she joined Motown Records, another very famous music label. Her only album with Motown was Trust Me. A song from this album, "If You Don't Know Me By Now," was a cover of a hit song by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. The famous group The Temptations sang backup on it.
By 1986, Jean Carn signed with Omni Records. Her album Closer Than Close, produced by saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., became a number one hit on the R&B charts. Her 1988 album, You're a Part of Me, was her only release with Atlantic Records.
Awards and Recognition
Jean Carn has received special honors for her long career. In 2014, she was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National R&B Music Society in Philadelphia.
In 2020, Jean Carn was one of the performers on the Soul Train Cruise, a special event for fans of soul music.
On October 16, 2022, her life story was shown on the TV One series, Unsung. This show tells the stories of famous R&B and soul artists.
Most recently, on April 28, 2025, Jean Carn was honored again. She was added to the National R&B Music Society's Atlantic City Walk of Fame in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She is the 11th person to receive a plaque there. Other famous artists like The Stylistics and Phyllis Hyman were also honored at the same time.
Jean Carn's Music
Jean Carn has released many albums and singles throughout her career.
Studio Albums
- Jean Carn (1976)
- Happy to Be with You (1978)
- When I Find You Love (1979)
- Sweet and Wonderful (1981)
- Trust Me (1982)
- Closer Than Close (1986)
- You're a Part of Me (1988)
- Carn Sings McCoy (1995)
- Love Lessons (1996)
Compilation Albums
- The Best of Jean Carn & The Best of The Jones Girls (1998)
- Closer Than Close: The Best of Jean Carn (1999)
- Collaborations (2002)
- Don't Let It Go to Your Head: The Anthology (2018)
Singles
- "Peace" (1971)
- "Valentine Love" (with Norman Connors & Michael Henderson) (1975)
- "Don't Let It Go to Your Head" (1978)
- "My Love Don't Come Easy" (1979)
- "Was That All It Was" (1979)
- "I'm Back for More" (with Al Johnson) (1980)
- "Love Don't Love Nobody (Part 1)" (1981)
- "If You Don't Know Me by Now" (1982)
- "Closer Than Close" (1986)
- "Flame of Love" (1986)
- "Ain't No Way" (1988)
DVDs
- Jean Carn & Friends: The Sound of Philadelphia: Live in Europe (2005)
- Ladies Night Out—Live (2007)
See also
In Spanish: Jean Carn para niños
