Yvonne fair biography

b. Flora Yvonne Coleman, 21st October , Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.

d. 6th March , Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

Yvonne Fair was a Soul singer, who is, probably, best remembered for her mid Seventies chart hit, ‘It Should Have Been Me’.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Flora Yvonne Coleman, was musically involved with James Brown and the Chantels during the early Sixties.

Whilst working with James Brown (as his protege), she recorded the song ‘I Found You’.

james brown and yvonne

James was to later re-work the song into the singers evergreen hit, ‘I Got You (I Feel Good)’.

Between and , Yvonne recorded 5 singles with the James Brown Band, for the King Records imprint.

say so long b/w tell me why - / i found you b/w if i knew -

These included ‘Say So Long’ b/w ‘Tell Me Why’ ‎(in ), ‘I Found You’ b/w ‘If I Knew’ (in ), ‘It Hurts To Be In Love’ b/w ‘You Can Make It If You