Jackie Moore (singer)
Jackie Moore (1946 – November 8, 2019) was an American R&B singer. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she is best known for her gold single 1970 song "Precious, Precious," which reached No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on March 6, 1971. This disc sold over one million copies, and received a gold disc awarded by the R.I.A.A. in March 1971.
Jackie Moore | |
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Jackie Moore in 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1946 Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Died | (aged 73) |
| Genres | Southern soul, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1970s |
| Labels | Shout Wand Atlantic RCA Columbia Records |
Also noteworthy was her 1979 disco hit "This Time Baby," which hit No. 1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The track reached No. 49 in the UK Singles Chart. The latter would later be sampled for the 2005 dance radio and club hit "Love on My Mind" by the Freemasons featuring Amanda Wilson. Moore also had a US pop chart hit (No. 42) with Bunny Sigler and Phil Hurtt's upbeat "Sweet Charlie Babe" in the fall of 1973, which she recorded with the Philadelphia Strings and Horns.