James Jones (June 2, 1937 – August 2, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter who moved to New York City while a teenager. According to Allmusic journalist Steve Huey, "best known for his 1960 R&B smash, 'Handy Man,' Jones sang in a smooth yet soulful falsetto modeled on the likes of Clyde McPhatter and Sam Cooke."
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2 June 1937 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
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Died |
2 August 2012 (aged 75) Aberdeen, North Carolina, U.S.
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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