b. Barbara Crosby (a.k.a. Barbara Jean Carr), 9th January 1941, St. Louis, Missourri, U.S.A.
d. 15th April 2026, Maryville, Illinois, U.S.A.
Barbara Jean Carr was born St. Louis, Missouri in January 1941, to Ezell Crosby and Idella Crosby.
Raised in Elmwood Park (St. Louis) and attended Ladue School District.
A native of St. Louis, she began singing in church at a young age and went on to perform with notable artists including Oliver Sain, Solomon Burke, Little Milton and Rufus Thomas.
In 1966, she began her recording career at Chess Records in Chicago, IL.
She was a blues singer and set up Bar-Car records in 1982.
Barbara will, probably, be best remembered for her hit record, ‘Good Woman Go Bad’ released in 1984.
good woman go bad - 1989 / footprints on the ceiling - 1997
bone me like you own me - 1998 / what a woman wants - 1999
Barbara recorded several further albums and became a respected voice in blues and soul music, earning recognition such as the Jus’ Blues Music Award and The National Blues Museum Award.
stroke it - 2000 / the best woman - 2001
on my own - 2002 / the best of barbara carr
talk to me - 2003 / down low brother - 2006
it's my time - 2007 / savvy woman - 2009
keep the love burning - 2012 / three pair - 2012
She toured internationally, and shared her music all over the World.
Barbara Jean Carr passed away peacefully on the 15th April 2026, at the age on 85.
She was surrounded by her loving family.
Albums:
Reaching Out To You (Muscle Shoals Records 1984)
Not A Word (Bar-Car Records 1985)
See Saw (Bar-Car Records 1986)
Good Woman Go Bad (Bar-Car Records 1989)
Footprints on the Ceiling (Ecko Records 1997)
Bone Me Like You Own Me (Ecko Records 1998)
What a Woman Wants (Ecko Records 1999)
Stroke It (Ecko Records 2000)
Best Woman (Ecko Records 2001)
On My Own (Ecko Records 2002)
Talk To Me (Ecko Records 2003)
Down Low Brother (Ecko Records 2006)
It's My Time (Ecko Records 2007)
Savvy Woman (Ecko Records 2009)
Keep The Love Burning (Catfood Records 2012)
Three Pair (Ocean Beach Records 2012)
