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Barbara Lewis
photo credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Venice, Ca

Active

1960s

Born

February 9, 1943 in South Lyon, MI

Genre

R&B Pop/Rock

Styles

Pop-Soul Soul Uptown Soul Early Pop/Rock Early R&B

Member Of

Creative Source The Elgins
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Barbara Lewis

Biography by Richie Unterberger

Pop-soul doesn't get much better than Barbara Lewis, whose seductive, emotive croon took "Hello Stranger" to number three in 1963. The Michigan native had been writing songs since the age of nine, and…
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Album Highlights

  • Hello Stranger
    Barbara Lewis
    Hello Stranger
  • Workin' on a Groovy Thing
    Barbara Lewis
    Workin' on a Groovy Thi …
  • Hello Stranger: The Best of Barbara Lewis
    Barbara Lewis
    Hello Stranger: The Bes …
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  • Romantic
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  • Playful
  • Refined
  • Reflective
  • Stylish
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Yearning
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Lush

Artists Themes

  • In Love
  • Partying
  • Slow Dance
  • Celebration
  • Heartache
  • Romantic Evening
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