Sundray Tucker facts for kids

Sundray Tucker (born March 23, 1948) is an American singer. She is known for her powerful voice and long career in soul and R&B music.

About Sundray Tucker

Sundray Tucker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in a very musical family. Her father, Ira Tucker, was a famous singer in a group called the Dixie Hummingbirds. Her sister, Lynda Laurence, also became a singer and was part of the Supremes.

Sundray started her music journey early. She was a member of a group called the Ordettes. This group later became very famous as Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. Sundray left the group before they changed their name.

She also performed under the name Cindy Scott. One of her most well-known songs was "I Love You Baby." This song is considered a "Northern Soul" classic. Northern Soul is a type of dance music that was popular in the 1960s and 70s, especially in clubs in Northern England.

In 1967, Sundray joined the Three Degrees for a short time. She toured with them alongside Fayette Pinkney and Sheila Ferguson.

Her Music

Sundray Tucker has released many songs and albums throughout her career. She has used different names for her recordings, including Sandra Kay Tucker and Cindy Scott.

Early Recordings

As Sandra Kay Tucker, she released songs like "Have It Your Way." Later, as Cindy Scott, she became known for "I Love You Baby." This song was released with "In Your Spare Time" on the other side of the record.

Albums and Duets

Cindy Scott also released albums such as The Loving Country. She recorded duets with another singer named Bunny Sigler. These songs included "Sure Didn't Take Long" and "We're Only Human."

Later Work

As Sundray Tucker, she continued to release new music. Some of her songs include "Mr Lovin'" and "Tutti Frutti." She has also released many remixes of her songs, which are different versions of the original tracks.