Gloria Jones

American soul singer, songwriter & producer.
Born on 19.10.1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Sister of Richard Jones. Mother of Rolan Bolan.

Gloria Jones' career began in a church gospel choir, which led to spots singing backing vocals for artists such as Phil Spector and Bob Dylan. Her singing talent and years of studying piano and composition led to a job writing for Motown at the behest of Pam Sawyer. Her most notable song was Tainted Love, which she did not write but recorded in 1964, and which would become one of the most covered Northern Soul songs in history - most notably by Soft Cell.