ABOUT
Deon Jackson (January 26, 1946 - April 18, 2014) was a soul singer and songwriter with smooth vocals and a great deal of crossover appeal who became famous during the mid and late 1960s. Best known for the self-penned "Love Makes The World Go Round" (1966), a Top 5 R&B smash that also made the Pop/Rock Top 20, other hits include "Love Takes A Long Time Growing" (1966) and "Ooh Baby" (1967).
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he performed in a number of vocal groups and as a soloist in his teens and was signed by producer Ollie McLaughlin while still in high school. He released several singles that charted locally and performed regionally before achieving national fame with his signature song, "Love Makes The World Go Round" (1966). Deon Jackson is a longtime respected figure in the U.K. Northern soul scene.
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Deon Jackson
- Love Makes The World Go Round 1966
(This song later also became a hit for Odds & Ends (1971) and Kiki Dee (1971).)
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