NS510 Linda Jones [1968] - My Heart Needs A Break [Loma 2091]

510 Linda Jones [1968] - My Heart Needs A Break [Loma 2091]

Artist:	Linda Jones
A:	My Heart Needs A Break
B:	The Things I've Been Through (Loving You)
Format:	45
Country:	US
Label:	Loma
Label Discography:	Loma Discography
Cat No:	2091
Year:	1968
Value:	£150
Value Link:	£150
Artist Biography:	Linda Jones Biography
Artist Discography:	Linda Jones Discography

Another artist tragically taken from us in her prime at the very young age of 27 in March 1972 after suffering from a diabetic attack (shock) and collapsing backstage at the Apollo in New York. She slipped into a coma from which she never recovered. Linda Jones had a unique ultra soulful voice. Her deep soul cuts are outstanding. 'My Heart Needs A Break', whilst uptempo, highlights Linda's vocal talent.

Her first record was Lonely Teardrops on Cub as Linda Lane in 1963. She cut tracks on Atco in 1964 and Cat in 1965. She had her biggest hit 'Hypnotozed after signing for the legendary Loma records in 1967 and recorded an album of the same name.

Loma's artist roster included the likes of Ike & Tina Turner, The Apollas, The Mavellow, Little Jerry Williams, Three Degrees, J.J. Jackson, Lorraine Ellison and The Olympics.

After Loma folded in 1968, she recorded for Warner 7 Arts, Cotique, Neptune and finally Turbo in 1971.

According to this interview with Mark Anthony Neal (a Duke professor of African-American studies) on North Carolina public radio WUNC 91.5, Linda Jones was Aretha Franklin's favourite artist.

510 Linda Jones [1968] - My Heart Needs A Break [Loma 2091] Linda Jones [1968] - The Things I've Been Through (Loving You) [Loma 2091]