Everett, Betty (1939–2001)
Everett, Betty (1939–2001)
American vocalist. Born Nov 23, 1939, in Greenwood, Mississippi; died Aug 19, 2001, in Beloit, Wisconsin.
As soul singer, had many hits in 1960s and 1970s, including "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" (1964), "Let It Be Me" (duet with Jerry Butler, 1964); honored by Rhythm and Blues Foundation (1996).
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