Jo Ann Campbell
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Jo Ann Campbell, born Jo Campbell on July 20, 1938, in Jacksonville, Florida, was an American singer known for her contributions to rock 'n' roll and boogie woogie. She began her performing career at a young age, taking dance lessons at four and later becoming a tambour majorette. In 1954, after winning the Florida State Baton Twirling Championship, she toured with a dance group across the United States and Europe. Following her family's move to New York, Jo Ann Campbell pursued a professional career in dancing and singing, appearing on various music shows. She signed her first record deal with Point Records in 1956, releasing singles such as "Where Ever You Go" and "Iâm Coming Home Late". She performed at the Apollo Theater and appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand in 1957. That same year, she switched to Gone Records and later joined Alan Freedâs show in 1958. Jo Ann Campbell also starred in two music films, Go, Johnny, Go! (1959) and Twist⦠dass die Röcke fliegen! (1961). In 1960, she signed with ABC-Paramount Records and was briefly romantically involved with singer Bobby Darin. Her highest-charting single was "(Iâm The Girl On) Wolverton Mountain" in 1962. She later collaborated with her husband, Troy Seals, releasing two singles for Atlantic Records before retiring from the music industry in 1964. After moving to Nashville in 1969, Jo Ann Campbell's influence extended to other artists, notably Buffy Sainte-Marie.
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- I Really Really Love You
- You-Ooh
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- Wassa Matter With You Baby
- Wassa Matter with ou Baby
- I Ain't Got No Steady Date
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- Mother Please!
- Wait a Minute
- (I'm The Girl From) Wolverton Mountain
- Motorcycle Michael
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- It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin
- Sheila
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- Jim Dandy
- Ahab The Arab
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- Devil Woman
- Long As The Rose Is Red
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