| Summary: | Singer Gloria Lynne was born Gloria Wilson on November 23, 1931 in New York City. She began as a vocalist at age fifteen when she won first prize at the Apollo Theatre's "Amateur Night" in Harlem, New York. In the 1950s, Lynne recorded with The Enchanters, The Dell-Tones and the Dorsey Sisters. Lynne made at least ten records between 1958 and 1963 while at Everest Records. In the 1960s, Lynne recorded several hit songs including "June Night", "Love I Found You", and "I Wish You Love", which became her signature song in 1964. Lynne went on tour with Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald among others. Lynne moved into jazz and performed with many jazz greats. In the 1990s, Lynne's career resurged her song, "Speaking Of Happiness", was used in the movie Se7en and in a television commercial for Ford Motor Company. Lynne passed away on October 15, 2013 at age 81.
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