American singer/songwriter. Cousin of Monk Higgins who produced her first sessions for Special Agent in 1966 (as Barbara Allan). Also, a backup vocalist at Chess Records in the mid 1960s.
Born: 28 February 1943 in Oakland, California (or) 28 February 1944 in Chicago, Illinois.
Died: 27 November 1998 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Pneumonia)
She collaborated extensively with Eugene Record of The Chi-Lites.
Her first hit was "Show Me The Way To Go" a 1966 duet with Gene Chandler. Her biggest hit is "Love Makes A Woman" (1968), but she is mostly famous for "Am I The Same Girl" (1968), later huge hits for Dusty Springfield and Swing Out Sister.
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June 3, 1994
Petrillo Music Shell
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 6, 1970
Indiana Roof Ballroom
Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesAugust 1, 1969
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJune 21, 1969
Lakeview Palladium
Dayton, Ohio, United StatesDecember 22, 1968
The Rock Pile
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDecember 1, 1968
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesNovember 28, 1968
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesNovember 25, 1968
Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesNovember 24, 1968
Kiel Auditorium
St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesNovember 11, 1968
Milwaukee Auditorium
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesNovember 8, 1968
Masonic Auditorium
Detroit, Michigan, United StatesNovember 7, 1968
Albee Theatre
Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesOctober 31, 1968
Asheville City Auditorium
Asheville, North Carolina, United StatesOctober 31, 1968
Asheville City Auditorium
Asheville, North Carolina, United StatesOctober 26, 1968
Municipal Auditorium
Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesOctober 6, 1968
Sam Houston Coliseum
Houston, Texas, United StatesOctober 3, 1968
City Coliseum
Austin, Texas, United StatesBarbara Acklin has released 27+ albums. Some of their notable releases include The Best Of Barbara Acklin, Brunswick Singles A's & B's , Greatest Hits. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Barbara Acklin's most popular tracks include Am I the Same Girl, Love Makes A Woman, Am I The Same Girl?, Just Ain't No Love, I'll Bake Me A Man. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
American singer/songwriter. Cousin of Monk Higgins who produced her first sessions for Special Agent in 1966 (as Barbara Allan). Also, a backup vocalist at Chess Records in the mid 1960s.Born: 28 Febr... Read the full biography on this page.
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