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Biography In 1957, she moved to Chicago to pursue a career in music. She recorded for various small local labels before she was discovered by A&R musical director Calvin Carter. With Carter's connections, Everett accepted a deal with Vee-Jay Records in 1963. That year, her first Vee-Jay release, "You're No Good" (later a #1 hit for Linda Ronstadt) just missed the U.S. Top 50. Her next single, "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)," was her biggest hit (which was a surprise for Everett, as she did not want to record it and allegedly felt that the song was too silly and childish). Her other hits included "I Can't Hear You-" "Getting Mighty Crowded" (covered by Elvis Costello in 1980), and several duets with Jerry Butler.
From the 1980s until her death, Everett resided in Beloit, Wisconsin, where she was involved in the Rhythm & Blues Foundation and the churches of the Fountain of Life and New Covenant. In 2000, she made her last public appearance on the PBS special Doo Wop 51. Everett died in her home in Beloit on August 19, 2001; she was 61 years old. |