Barbara Mason : Yes I'm
Ready
Barbara Mason has been credited as the
"Originator" of what is "Philly Soul". Inspired by Major Lance
as a teen, in 1965 at age 17 she penned the all-time classic
ballad, "Yes, I'm Ready". Barbara Mason established herself as
a truly unique female soul artist.
The writer of many of her recordings , her music reveals a
young girls journey to womanhood. She has shared the stage with
Curtis Mayfield, Jackie Wilson, Issac Hayes, The Temptations
and countless other top artists.
Her songs have been recorded, covered and sampled by an
array of artists from, R&B and HipHop to the Pop and Jazz
genres.
Source: Wikipedia
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