Jean Carn

Real Name:
Sarah Jean Carn (née Perkins)
Profile:
Soul - disco - jazz singer

Born on 15.03.1947 in Columbus, Georgia, USA.
Her voice has a wide five octave range.
She began her recording career with her then-husband, pianist Doug Carn, founder of Black Jazz Records.
They recorded three early 70's albums together.
Then she started doing back vocals for the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire and Norman Connors.
In 1977, she debuted solo, playing a crucial role in the golden era of Philly soul, with Gamble & Huff and McFadden & Whitehead producing and writing for her, as well as Dexter Wansel.
Between 1977 - 2005 she has released nine studio albums.
She has dueted with Glenn Jones, Al Johnson, Niteflyte, Michael Henderson, Grover Washington, Jr., Booker Newberry III and Temptations, The.
Among her highlights are "Was That All It Was", "My Love Don't Come Easy", "Don't Let It Go To Your Head", "Closer Than Close", her covers of hits of Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes ("If You Don't Know Me By Now"), Aretha Franklin ("Ain't No Way"), Spinners ("Love Don't Love Nobody"), Al Green ("Let's Stay Together"), Debby Boone ("You Light Up My Life").
Sites:
In Groups:
Variations:
Viewing All | Jean Carn
[a30142]
history / edit

Artist

  • Jean Carn Discography

    Recent Releases from Jean Carn
  • Sort By
  • Show
< Prev 1 2 Next >

Albums

Jean Carn

(3 versions)
Philadelphia International Records 1976

Happy To Be With You

(3 versions)
Philadelphia International Records 1978

When I Find You Love

(LP, Album)
Philadelphia International Records 1979

Sweet And Wonderful

(LP, Album)
TSOP 1981

Trust Me

(4 versions)
Motown 1982

Closer Than Close

(3 versions)
Omni Records 1986

You're A Part Of Me

(3 versions)
Atlantic, Atlantic 1988

Love Lessons

(3 versions)
Moja Entertainment Group 1995

Singles & EPs

Peace

(7")
Black Jazz Records 1971

If You Wanna Go Back / You Are All I Need

(3 versions)
Philadelphia International Records 1976

Free Love / Where Did You Ever Go

(3 versions)
Philadelphia International Records 1976

Happy To Be With You

(2 versions)
Philadelphia International Records 1978

Don't Let It Go To Your Head

(7")
Philadelphia International Records 1978

There's A Shortage Of Good Men / (No, No) You Can't Come Back Now

(7", Single)
Philadelphia International Records 1978

Was That All It Was / All I Really Need Is You

(6 versions)
Philadelphia International Records 1979

My Love Don't Come Easy / Was That All It Was

(2 versions)
Philadelphia International Records 1979

Jean Carne* / Sharon Ridley - Was That All It Was / Changin' (12")

Singles, Ep's & eXhits, Singles, Ep's & eXhits 1979

Was That All It Was

(12", Single, TP)
Philadelphia International Records 1980

Love Don't Love Nobody

(3 versions)
TSOP 1981

Sweet And Wonderful

(7", Promo)
TSOP 1981

Bobby M* Featuring Jean Carn - Let's Stay Together (3 versions)

Gordy 1982

Bobby Militello Featuring Jean Carn - Let's Stay Together (7")

Gordy 1982

If You Don't Know Me By Now

(7", Pro)
Motown 1982

Smokey Robinson / Jean Carn Featuring Temptations, The - Cruisin / If You Don't Know Me By Now (12", Promo)

Motown 1982

Bobby M* Featuring Jean Carn - How Do You Feel Tonight (12", Maxi)

Motown, Bellaphon 1983
< Prev 1 2 Next >

Reviews & Discussion

Lists

edit

Videos

Disclaimer: Videos may not match exact release