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Karen Young

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American singer (1951-1991)

Person · Open Library

Works
57

Top works

  • Inland
  • Answered Prayer Journal
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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Canada
Active from
1945-11-12
2008 universal fire victimbluescanadianclassic rockcontemporary folkcountry

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
43,871
Total plays
173,279

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Disco70sfunkHousefemale vocalists

There are several artists that go by the name of Karen Young: 1. Karen Young (March 23, 1951-January 26, 1991) was a disco singer best known for her hit "Hot Shot". Well-known for her ability to scat-sing and deliver vocals with ferocious energy, Young was also a gifted pianist and songwriter. Karen Young grew up in a Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania rowhouse. Before becoming an overnight international recording star with "Hot Shot," she recorded jingles and background vocals for Philadelph

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Karen
Family name
Young
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Philadelphia
Place of death
Philadelphia
Occupation
singer
Instrument
voice
Voice type
contralto
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date of birth
1951-03-23
date of death
1991-01-26
start of work period
1970-00-00
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