Barbara Acklin

Barbara Jean Acklin (February 28, 1943 – November 27, 1998) was an American soul singer and songwriter, who was most successful in the 1960s and 1970s. Her biggest hit as a singer was "Love Makes a Woman" (1968). As a songwriter, she is best known for co-writing the multi-million-selling "Have You Seen Her" (1971) with Eugene Record, lead singer of the Chi-Lites.

Barbara Acklin
Acklin in a promotional photo by Brunswick Records, 1970
Background information
Birth nameBarbara Jean Acklin
Also known asBarbara Allen
Born(1943-02-28)February 28, 1943
Oakland, California, U.S.
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 1998(1998-11-27) (aged 55)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Genres
  • R&B
  • soul
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years activec.19611998
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