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Barbara Lynn is a trailblazer in American R&B, renowned for her left-handed guitar prowess, songwriting craft, and enduring influence on soulful guitar work. With a career spanning decades, Lynn helped shape the sound of mid-century R&B and beyond, earning recognition from premier venues and national honors. This page offers a detailed look at her biography, discography highlights, and upcoming touring information, so you can secure your seats to her next performance with confidence.

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Barbara Lynn's legacy includes early hits like You’ll Lose a Good Thing (1962), which topped the US R&B chart and climbed to #8 on the US pop chart. Her eight-studio-album run spans 1963–2004, featuring notable releases such as Here Is Barbara Lynn (late 1960s) and Blues & Soul Situation (2004). She has received prestigious honors, including the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award (1999) and a National Heritage Fellowship (2018). Lynn has performed worldwide, gracing stages at the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, Ponderosa Stomp, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (2008). Note on 2025 touring: Barbara Lynn is not scheduled to perform on the 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour, and there are no confirmed 2025 Barbara Lynn tour dates. For likely updates and opportunities to see her live, stay connected with official sources and trusted ticket partners.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Barbara Lynn

  • One of the first left-handed female guitarists to achieve major success in R&B, noted for both songwriting and guitar work.
  • "You’ll Lose a Good Thing" (1962) topped the US R&B chart and reached #8 on the US pop chart.
  • Discography spans eight studio albums from 1963–2004, including the late-1960s Here Is Barbara Lynn and the 2004 Blues & Soul Situation.
  • Awards and honors include the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award (1999) and a National Heritage Fellowship (2018).
  • Has performed internationally and at major venues (e.g., Kennedy Center, Library of Congress; featured at Ponderosa Stomp; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2008).

The records

Barbara Lynn Discography

  • Blues & Soul Situation
    2004 · Dialtone
  • Hot Night Tonight
    2000 · Antone's
  • Until Then I'll Suffer
    1996 · I.T.P.
  • So Good
    1993 · Bullseye Blues
  • You Don't Have to Go
    1988 · Ichiban
  • Here Is Barbara Lynn
    1968 · Atlantic
  • Sister of Soul
    1964 · Jamie
  • You'll Lose a Good Thing
    1963 · Jamie

The hits

Top Barbara Lynn Songs

  • This Is the Thanks I Get
    1968 · US Pop 65; US R&B 39
  • You Left the Water Running
    1966 · US Pop 110; US R&B 42
  • I'm a Good Woman
    1966 · US Pop 129
  • It's Better to Have It
    1965 · US Pop 95; US R&B 26
  • Oh! Baby (We Got a Good Thing Goin')
    1964 · US Pop 69; US R&B 19
  • Don't Spread It Around
    1964 · US Pop 93
  • Don't Be Cruel
    1963 · US Pop 93
  • To Love or Not to Love
    1963 · US Pop 135
  • (I Cried at) Laura's Wedding
    1963 · US Pop 68
  • You'll Lose a Good Thing
    1962 · US Pop 8; US R&B 1
  • You're Gonna Need Me
    1962 · US Pop 65; US R&B 13
  • Second Fiddle Girl
    1962 · US Pop 63

Barbara Lynn's legacy includes early hits like You’ll Lose a Good Thing (1962), which topped the US R&B chart and climbed to #8 on the US pop chart. Her eight-studio-album run spans 1963–2004, featuring notable releases such as Here Is Barbara Lynn (late 1960s) and Blues & Soul Situation (2004). She has received prestigious honors, including the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award (1999) and a National Heritage Fellowship (2018). Lynn has performed worldwide, gracing stages at the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, Ponderosa Stomp, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (2008). Note on 2025 touring: Barbara Lynn is not scheduled to perform on the 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour, and there are no confirmed 2025 Barbara Lynn tour dates. For likely updates and opportunities to see her live, stay connected with official sources and trusted ticket partners.

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