Karen Young - 'Allentown Jail' (1969)

'Allentown Jail' was Karen's follow up to her International hit 'Nobody's Child' in November 1969. It was a song that had been recorded by many artists including,from the 50's, Jo Stafford and Lita Roza with The Springfields and The Seekers cutting it during the 60's.
Now I've had an entirely healthy obsession with this super and totally underrated singer for 40 years now.My obsession is vindicated by this,to me,definitive version of this beautiful song.

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Music

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• Karen Young
• Nobody's Child
• Allentown Jail
• Jo Stafford
• Lita Roza
• The Seekers
• 60's pop
• 1969 music ballad

[lordofthemanor67]

I know Karen personally but never knew she did anything like this. I nearly fell over when I heard it. Very impressed.

[mrrayjd]

@lordofthemanor67 Thank you for your comments...if you truly know Karen,please let her know that her music has enriched the lives of myself and many others.

[davidwalsh66]

karen was a lovely singer and deserved more hits that just one.