This is one of the most special female Soul trios to ever come out of the American town of Detroit. The beautiful and talented three sisters, Shirley, Valorie and Brenda Jones came together and had a career in music that began in 1979 and faded in 1984. Jones Girls leave a legacy of classic hits in the Soul world, and are firm favourites for many. The sisters were born in a gospel singing family; at the beginning of their careers they individually spent most of the time as backing vocalists. They recorded a few albums on Curtis Mayfield’s label Curtom Records but failed to reach the masses. The future of the group (at the time) seemed bleak, and they continue to harmonize with other artists.

It was only when Kenny Gamble saw the sing as a trio backing group for Diana Ross during her mid-70’s tour, Kenny signed the girls straight away to his Gamble & Huff’s Philadelphia International Records. The Jones Girls had an immediate first dance single called “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else”, released from their debut album. It stormed the Pop, Soul and Dance charts. They would soon follow with the soulful ballad of “We’re A Melody”. They were stunning looking women, with mind blowing vocal talents and together on one record sounded heavenly. With the lush production that Gamble & Huff and Dexter Wansel offered, they found their identity. The sweet soul music just kept on coming from the Jones Girls with albums such as “At Peace With A Woman” and “Get As Much Love As You Can” and “Rejoice”. All offered hits such as ‘Nights Over Egypt’ and ‘I Just Love the Man’, which was originally recorded by the Stylistics. It was only when the group signed to MCA Records that the sweet soul music stopped. However, the group has left a legacy of great music, they’ve made timeless soul music hits. Shirley, Brenda, and Valerie will remain a firm favourite for many, the Jones Girls live on.

Matthew Daniel [Just Soul]

1. This Feeling's Killing Me
2. You Made Me Love You
3. Show Love Today
4. You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
5. Life Goes On
6. Who Can I Run To?
7. We're a Melody
8. I'm at Your Mercy

1. Children Of The Night
2. Let's Celebrate (Sittin' On Top Of The World)
3. Dance Turned Into A Romance
4. I Close My Eyes
5. At Peace With Woman
6. When I'm Gone
7. I Just Love The Man
8. Back In The Day

1. (I Found) That Man of Mine
2. Get as Much Love as You Can
3. Nights over Egypt
4. Love Don't Ever Say Goodbye
5. ASAP
6. Let's Be Friends First
7. The World Will Sing Our Song
8. You're Breakin' My Heart

1. Let's Hit It
2. On Target
3. Win U Back
4. Baby I'm Yours
5. Knockin'
6. I Can Make a Difference
7. What a Fool
8. Curious
9. I'm a Woman Here

1. Keep It Coming
2. Won't Let You Take It Back
3. Why You Wanna Do That to Me
4. You Can't Have My Love
5. Better Things to Do
6. Love Is Comin' Atcha
7. Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah
8. Right Stuff

1. Coming Back
2. When a Woman's in Love
3. Sweet Ecstasy
4. Tell Me Why
5. Where Is Your Love
6. Getting on With My Own Life
7. You Threw Your Love Away
8. Somewhere Alone Tonight
9. Free
10. Merry-Go-Round
11. Could Have Been Right
12. All I Want