This article is about soul vocalist Justine Washington, better known as Baby Washington. For the funk vocalist of a similar name, see Jeanette Washington.
Justine Washington (born October 13, 1940),[1] usually credited as Baby Washington, but credited on some early records as Jeanette (Baby) Washington, is an American soul musicvocalist, who had 16 BillboardR&Bchart entries in 15 years, most of them during the 1960s. Her biggest hit, "That's How Heartaches Are Made" in 1963, also entered the Top 40 on the BillboardHot 100.
In 1958, she signed to Donald Shaw's Neptune Records as a solo performer, and established herself as a soul singer with two hits in 1959: "The Time" (U.S. R&B No. 22) and "The Bells" (U.S. R&B No. 20).[1] She followed up with the hit "Nobody Cares" (U.S. R&B No. 17) in 1961.[1] Several of her singles on the Neptune and ABC labels were credited to Jeanette (Baby) Washington, which later led to confusion with an entirely different singer known as Jeanette Washington.[3]
She signed with ABC Paramount in 1961, but her two releases for the label were not hits, although the self-written "Let Love Go By" later became a notable Northern soul single. Washington then moved to Juggy Murray's Sue Records in 1962, scoring her only entry on the U.S. BillboardTop 40 with "That's How Heartaches Are Made" in 1963.[1] Two years later, she hit again on the U.S. R&B Top 10 with "Only Those In Love".[1] Among her other Sue recordings were "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face", co-written by Chip Taylor and Jerry Ragovoy, and "Careless Hands", penned by Billy Myles.[4]
Washington revived her career in the early 1970s coveringthe Marvelettes' "Forever" (No. 30 R&B) as a duet with Don Gardner.[1] Her solo release, "I've Got To Break Away", made number 73 on the R&B chart, after which the advent of disco led to a decline in her popularity.[1] She has never experienced great crossover recognition, although Dusty Springfield once cited Washington as her all-time favorite singer,[1] and recorded "That's How Heartaches Are Made" and "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face".[4]
Washington is still active as a live performer, appearing several times a year on the East Coast and performing on cruise ships. She also performed at the Prestatyn Soul Weekender festival in Wales in 2004.[5] She performed with the Enchanters at a Philadelphia-area show in March 2008, and in Baltimore in June 2008. Washington was among the 2008 honorees in Community Works' Ladies Singing the Blues music series.[4]
Discography
Chart singles
Note: Credited as Baby Washington unless stated otherwise.
^"Baby Washington". Soulfulkindamusic.net. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
^Baby Washington recorded several songs early in her career under the name "Jeanette Washington", which has led her to be confused with a younger funk vocalist who recorded under the same name. Early in her career, Washington also recorded a song as a member of The Jaynetts. Below are singles recorded under the name Jeanette Washington:
The Jaynetts (feat. Jeanette Washington & the Hearts): "I Wanted To Be Free" / "Where Are You Tonight" (1958 J&S, 1765/6)
Baby Washington: "The Time"/"You Never Could Be Mine" (1959, Neptune 101)
Jeanette B. Washington: "Medicine Man"/"Tears Fell" (August 1960, Neptune 120)
Justine "Baby" Washington at Soulful Kinda Music (includes complete discography)
Justine "Baby" Washington via oldies.com
Huston, Bruce. Baby Washington Part Two: Her Soul Years. Soul Survivor magazine No. 10 (Spring 1989; Toronto, Ontario, Canada). Washington clears up confusion with Jeanette Washington on page 15.
January 07, 2023
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This article is about soul vocalist Justine Washington better known as Baby Washington For the funk vocalist of a similar name see Jeanette Washington This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately especially if potentially libelous or harmful Find sources Baby Washington news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2007 Learn how and when to remove this template message Justine Washington born October 13 1940 1 usually credited as Baby Washington but credited on some early records as Jeanette Baby Washington is an American soul music vocalist who had 16 Billboard R amp B chart entries in 15 years most of them during the 1960s Her biggest hit That s How Heartaches Are Made in 1963 also entered the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 Baby WashingtonBaby Washington in 2014Background informationBirth nameJustine WashingtonAlso known asJeanette WashingtonBorn 1940 10 13 13 October 1940 age 82 Bamberg South Carolina United StatesGenresSoul R amp BYears active1956 present Contents 1 Life and career 2 Discography 2 1 Chart singles 2 2 Original studio albums 2 3 Compilation albums 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksLife and career EditWashington was born in Bamberg South Carolina United States 1 and raised in Harlem New York 1 In 1956 she joined the vocal group the Hearts 1 and also recorded for J amp S Records as a member of the Jaynetts I Wanted To Be Free Where Are You Tonight J amp S 1765 6 She first recorded solo as Baby Washington in 1957 on Everyday J amp S 1665 2 In 1958 she signed to Donald Shaw s Neptune Records as a solo performer and established herself as a soul singer with two hits in 1959 The Time U S R amp B No 22 and The Bells U S R amp B No 20 1 She followed up with the hit Nobody Cares U S R amp B No 17 in 1961 1 Several of her singles on the Neptune and ABC labels were credited to Jeanette Baby Washington which later led to confusion with an entirely different singer known as Jeanette Washington 3 She signed with ABC Paramount in 1961 but her two releases for the label were not hits although the self written Let Love Go By later became a notable Northern soul single Washington then moved to Juggy Murray s Sue Records in 1962 scoring her only entry on the U S Billboard Top 40 with That s How Heartaches Are Made in 1963 1 Two years later she hit again on the U S R amp B Top 10 with Only Those In Love 1 Among her other Sue recordings were I Can t Wait Until I See My Baby s Face co written by Chip Taylor and Jerry Ragovoy and Careless Hands penned by Billy Myles 4 Washington revived her career in the early 1970s covering the Marvelettes Forever No 30 R amp B as a duet with Don Gardner 1 Her solo release I ve Got To Break Away made number 73 on the R amp B chart after which the advent of disco led to a decline in her popularity 1 She has never experienced great crossover recognition although Dusty Springfield once cited Washington as her all time favorite singer 1 and recorded That s How Heartaches Are Made and I Can t Wait Until I See My Baby s Face 4 Washington is still active as a live performer appearing several times a year on the East Coast and performing on cruise ships She also performed at the Prestatyn Soul Weekender festival in Wales in 2004 5 She performed with the Enchanters at a Philadelphia area show in March 2008 and in Baltimore in June 2008 Washington was among the 2008 honorees in Community Works Ladies Singing the Blues music series 4 Discography EditChart singles Edit Note Credited as Baby Washington unless stated otherwise Year Single Chart PositionsUS Pop 6 USR amp B 7 1959 The Time 22 The Bells On Our Wedding Day 201960 Work Out 1051961 Nobody Cares About Me Jeanette Baby Washington 60 171962 Handful of Memories 116 16 Hush Heart 1021963 That s How Heartaches Are Made 40 10 Leave Me Alone 62 21 Hey Lonely One 100 n a 8 1964 I Can t Wait Until I See My Baby Justine Washington 93 n a 8 The Clock 100 n a 8 It ll Never Be Over for Me 98 n a 8 1965 Only Those in Love 73 101969 I Don t Know 351973 Forever Baby Washington amp Don Gardner 119 30 Just Can t Get You Out of My Mind 76 I ve Got to Break Away 321975 Can t Get Over Losing You 88Original studio albums Edit That s How Heartaches Are Made 1963 Sue Records Only Those in Love 1965 Sue Records With You in Mind 1968 Veep Records VPS 16528 Lay a Little Lovin on Me duet album with Don Gardner 1973 I Wanna Dance 1978 AVI Records AVI 6038 1 Compilation albums Edit I ve Got a Feeling June 2005 Released by Stateside Records Many songs featured are on CD for the first time with this release See also EditRhythm and Blues Foundation List of soul musiciansReferences Edit a b c d e f g h i j k l Colin Larkin ed 1992 The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music First ed Guinness Publishing p 2630 ISBN 0 85112 939 0 Baby Washington Soulfulkindamusic net Retrieved June 15 2021 Baby Washington recorded several songs early in her career under the name Jeanette Washington which has led her to be confused with a younger funk vocalist who recorded under the same name Early in her career Washington also recorded a song as a member of The Jaynetts Below are singles recorded under the name Jeanette Washington The Jaynetts feat Jeanette Washington amp the Hearts I Wanted To Be Free Where Are You Tonight 1958 J amp S 1765 6 Baby Washington The Time You Never Could Be Mine 1959 Neptune 101 Jeanette B Washington Medicine Man Tears Fell August 1960 Neptune 120 Jeanette Baby Washington Too Late Move On December 1960 Neptune 121 Jeanette Baby Washington with background vocals by the De Vaurs Nobody Cares About Me Money s Funny March 1961 Neptune 122 Jeanette Baby Washington Let Love Go By My Time To Cry May 1961 ABC Paramount 10223 Jeanette Baby Washington There You Go Again Don t Cry Foolish Heart September 1961 ABC Paramount 10245 a b c Biography at MLC Cruises Retrieved 18 January 2013 Prestatyn Soul Weekender Historic highlights Archived 2018 08 22 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 18 January 2012 Whitburn Joel 2003 Top Pop Singles 1955 2002 1st ed Menomonee Falls Wisconsin Record Research Inc p 755 ISBN 0 89820 155 1 Whitburn Joel 1996 Top R amp B Hip Hop Singles 1942 1995 Record Research p 468 a b c d Billboard did not publish an R amp B chart between November 1963 and January 1965External links EditAll Music Biography Baby Washington discography at Discogs Baby Washington singles Justine Baby Washington at Soulful Kinda Music includes complete discography Justine Baby Washington via oldies com Huston Bruce Baby Washington Part Two Her Soul Years Soul Survivor magazine No 10 Spring 1989 Toronto Ontario Canada Washington clears up confusion with Jeanette Washington on page 15 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Baby Washington amp oldid 1115886318, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
