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Ann Cole

1934 – 1986

American musician

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About Ann Cole

Lived 1934 – 1986 (aged 51–52). Ann Cole was an American singer.

Ann Cole (born Cynthia Coleman; January 24 or 29, 1934 – November 1986) They toured throughout the US, with Cynthia as lead singer, and released several gospel records in 1953–54 on the Timely and Apollo labels. Her first recording for Baton, a cover version of Sheb Wooley's country song "Are You Satisfied?", featuring guitar work by Mickey Baker, reached no. 10 on the Billboard R&B chart in early 1956. Her fourth single for Baton, "In The Chapel", on which she was backed by vocal group the Suburbans, also reached the R&B chart, in 1957.

Late in 1956, she went on a short tour through the Southern states with Muddy Waters, during which she regularly performed a new song written by Preston Foster, "Got My Mo-Jo Working". A newer compilation, Got My Mo-Jo Working 1954-1962, was issued on CD in 2023.

Singles YearTitleAlbumUS R&B UK1956"Are You Satisfied?"Don't Hurt Me 10 –1956"In The Chapel"Got My Mo-Jo Working 14 –1957"Got My Mojo Working"Got My Mo-Jo Working – –1962"Have Fun"30 of Her Greatest Hits 21 –

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1986, Newark
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ann Cole?

American musician (1934-1986)

When was Ann Cole born?

Ann Cole was born on 24 January 1934 in Newark.

When did Ann Cole die?

Ann Cole died in 1986 in Newark.

What was Ann Cole's occupation?

Ann Cole was a singer.

What nationality was Ann Cole?

Ann Cole was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ann Cole

· Wikidata: Q2850381

· DBpedia: Ann Cole

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