{"title":"Ann Sexton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnn Sexton (born Mary Ann Sexton, February 5, 1950 in Greenville, South Carolina) is an American soul singer who rose to prominence in the 1970s. With her powerful and emotive vocals, she captivated audiences with hits like \"You're Gonna Miss Me\", which reached the top of the R\u0026amp;B chart in 1973. Throughout her career, *Ann Sexton* recorded a collection of soulful tracks that showcased her incredible talent and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to other iconic soul artists such as Marva Whitney, Barbara Lynn, and Betty Harris, *Ann Sexton* carved out her own unique sound within the genre. Her music resonated with fans who appreciated raw emotion and heartfelt lyrics. Alongside notable performers like Mitty Collier, Laura Lee, and Alice Clark, *Ann Sexton* contributed to the rich tapestry of soul music during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder her married name Mary Burton at times throughout her career, *Ann Sexton* continued to make waves in the industry. She drew inspiration from fellow artists such as Erma Franklin and Bobby Patterson while also sharing stages with talented musicians like Yvonne Fair and Margie Joseph. Collaborating with groups like The Sweet Inspirations further solidified *Ann Sexton's* place among esteemed vocalists of her time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loving-you-loving-me","title":"Loving You, Loving Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary Ann Sexton was born in Greenville, South Carolina, 5th February 1950 and is, sadly, one of the most overlooked female southern soul singers. She launched herself onto the secular soul scene at the dawn of the seventies as Ann Sexton and the Masters Of Soul alongside her husband, saxophonist Melvin Burton. Her debut disc \u003ci\u003eYou’ve Been Gone Too Long\u003c\/i\u003e (a Northern Soul masterpiece) was originally released on the local Impel label before catching the ear of Nashville DJ\/Producer John Richbourg who signed her to his Seventy 7 imprint. Her debut album \u003ci\u003eLoving You, Loving Me\u003c\/i\u003e followed in 1973 featuring the aforementioned single plus club favourite ‘I Still Love You’ and the funky hit ‘You’re Gonna Miss Me’ (Billboard R\u0026amp;B #47). Before the decade was out Ann had turned her back on the music business in favour of a career in academia. In 2003 her self-penned song ‘You’re Losing Me’ (also featured her) appeared on the sound track to the hit movie 21 Grams reigniting her long lost passion. In recent times she has appeared at a number of UK and European events wowing audiences with her unique talent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charly","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50426122830155,"sku":"1095128","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5060767444733_f67fdd91_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726802067"},{"product_id":"the-beginning-2","title":"The Beginning","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic UK reissue of this collectable cult album. Exclusive '70th Birthday' Special Edition. Features Current club favourites \"I Had A Fight With love\" \u0026amp; \"Colour My World Blue\". 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While she may not have achieved the same level of mainstream success as some contemporaries, her music has been praised for its raw emotion and soulful authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunset Blvd","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":53275832025419,"sku":"R0308-9374","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/unnamed-2025-08-29T125034.146.jpg?v=1756468241"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_97e32f63_thumbnail_4096_8b5161c9-e3f6-4397-826a-01381a15d563.jpg?v=1726802047","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/ann-sexton.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}