Maxine Brown
Maxine Brown, born Maxine Ella Brown on August 18, 1939, in Kingstree, South Carolina, is celebrated as one of the most underrated soul and R&B vocalists of the 1960s. She began her career singing with New York-based gospel groups during her teenage years. In 1960, she signed with the Nomar label, releasing the smooth soul ballad "All in My Mind," which became a significant hit, reaching number two on the R&B charts and number 19 on the pop charts. This success was followed by another hit, "Funny," which peaked at number three on the R&B charts.
Brown's career included a brief stint at ABC-Paramount before she joined the Wand label in 1963, where she recorded some of her best work. During her time at Wand, she released several moderate hits, including the Carole King/Gerry Goffin song "Oh No Not My Baby," which reached number 24 on the pop charts. She also recorded duets with Chuck Jackson, such as "Something You Got" and "Daddy's Home."
Despite her talent, Brown's exposure was limited as Wand focused more on promoting Dionne Warwick. After leaving Wand in 1969, she signed with Commonwealth United, where she had minor hits like "We'll Cry Together" and "I Can't Get Along Without You." In 1971, she moved to Avco Records, but her work there failed to gain significant attention, leading to her gradual fade from the music scene over the decade. Brown's contributions to the genres of R&B, soul, and pop remain influential, showcasing her ability to deliver soul, jazz, and pop music with remarkable skill.
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