Jean Lang "How sweet it is "

Jean Lang, was born in Newport News Virginia.

Her career began at the age of 18 singing with hometown bands of Newport News Virginia. Shortly thereafter, had her eyes set on New York City, where she formed a group called the Sharpettes.

She met and was managed by Alonzo Tucker who was associated with Brunswick Records, which gave her the opportunity to meet and was mentored by the lovely and Legendary Dinah Washington. She talks about how much she loved her and that she still remembers today the advice Dinah offered her. It was then she also began to write. Jean became affiliated with Philadelphia International Record in the 70s and audition with the talented Leon Huff , who she met in a shoe store.

The song that she sung for Mr. Leon Huff was "The Masquerade is Over" made famous by Dinah Washington. He invited her to become part of the Philly Sound after encouraging her to write. She did; she went home and wrote "Im gonna make it this time" which was recorded by her friend and colleague Billy Paul, which was on his Legendary album Me and Mrs Jones, with sales far exceeding platinum status. Sometime after that she wrote "I didnt know" recorded by the 3 degrees, which also enjoyed great success. Other songs were "Hustle Bill" recorded by First Choice. And assisted Bunny Sigler in writing, "It just dont seem to be my day" recorded by the wonderful O'Jays.

She want to thank the fans for keeping alive her music and her one and only hit How have you been in which went to became a number one hit and was Recorded on the RCA Label.

The quote below is from Ms. Jean Lang to music lovers all around the World.

"For you who loved the 1970's music I am glad to have had a small part of it and thank you and for others who wonder who I was and what did I look like well heres a picture from that era.

They call me Sweet even today
Jean Lang"
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You go Jean, I didn't know you sang this!!!!! I love it.