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Valorie Jones Biography

Valorie Jones is one of the most popular and richest Musical Artist who was born on April 17, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

The Jones Girls were an American R&B vocal trio of sisters from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Consisting of Brenda, Shirley and Valorie Jones, The Jones Girls first signed and recorded for GM Records in 1970. The trio were best known for their singles during the late–1970s through the 1980s; most notably 1979’s “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else”. After a six–year tenure with GM, they then recorded for Philadelphia International Records with Gamble & Huff.

“Who Can I Run To”, from the band’s self-titled 1979 debut album, was covered by Xscape in 1995. Their cover version became a number 1 R&B and number 8 pop hit. The original version was the B-side of “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else”.

The group consisted of sisters Brenda (December 7, 1954 – April 3, 2017), Valorie (April 17, 1956 – December 2, 2001) and Shirley Jones (born September 22, 1953). They performed as backup singers for Lou Rawls, Teddy Pendergrass, Aretha Franklin, and Le Pamplemousse. They worked with Diana Ross from 1975–78 and were the backup singers on Linda Clifford’s 1978 album If My Friends Could See Me Now. They also performed on Tower of Power’s disco-themed 1979 album Back on the Streets. Their biggest hit was “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else”. The song hit the Billboard Magazine Top 40 at number 38 in May 1979. The song was also a Top 5 R&B hit. It became a gold record. An additional hit followed in 1980, with the single “I Just Love The Man”, charting at number 9 in January 1981. The less successful “Nights Over Egypt” (1981), written by Dexter Wansel, charted at R&B #23 in 1982.

Valorie Jones Net Worth

Valorie is one of the richest Musical Artist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Valorie Jones's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Nights Over Egypt was covered by Incognito in their album No Time Like The Future and by Dexter Wansel in 2019.

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Brenda eventually moved to Atlanta, where she sang frequently with her four-piece band, performing both jazz and R&B numbers, including many Jones Girls’ tunes. She later moved to New York after her children were grown, to have a more active performing and recording schedule. On April 3, 2017, she was visiting her daughter in Wilmington, Delaware, and was hit by several cars and killed while attempting to cross the street. She was 62. Shirley continues to perform successfully as The Jones Girls with two of her nieces and a nephew on background vocals.

Who is Valorie Jones Dating?

According to our records, Valorie Jones is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Valorie Jones’s is not dating anyone.

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After the release and failure of their fourth U.S. album, On Target, lead singer Shirley Jones pursued a solo career and had a number 1 R&B hit on Billboard with “Do You Get Enough Love”, from her top-ten debut album Always in the Mood (1986). “Do You Get Enough Love” was written by Bunny Sigler who also produced it with Kenny Gamble. Valorie Jones died on December 2, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 45. In 2007, Shirley Jones released an album Ladies Night Out together with Jean Carn and Cherrelle, on CD and DVD.

Facts & Trivia

Valorie Ranked on the list of most popular Musical Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Valorie Jones celebrates birthday on April 17 of every year.

What happened to singer Valerie Jones?

Today in 2001, Valerie Jones died at age 45. She was one-third of the sister group The Jones Girls, who sang back-up vocals with Lou Reed, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Teddy Pendergrass and Betty Everett.

What happened to Brenda Jones?

Brenda Jones, 62, of the Jones Girls was killed when she was struck by several cars while on the way to visit her daughter in Wilmington, Delaware.

Can Shirley Jones sing?

HANSEN: That’s Shirley Jones singing “People Will Say We’re in Love” from the 1955 film “Oklahoma.” Shirley Jones has always loved to sing and she’s still doing it. She has a new CD out called “A Tribute to Richard Rodgers.” And Shirley Jones joins us from NPR West in Culver City.

Are all of the Jones sisters still alive?

Jones sister Valorie died on December 2, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan. She was 45. On April 3, 2017, Jones sister Brenda Jones, died at age 62 after being hit by several cars. As of 2020, Jones resides in McDonough, Georgia and continues to tour around the country and overseas preserving the legacy of The Jones Girls.

What kind of soprano was Shirley Jones?

While she still has her high notes and vocal flexibility, she has also developed a darker, contralto sound on the low end to complement her once exclusively coloratura soprano. “I actually have two voices now,” she says, “one that I never had before.

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