Jean Carne (b. March 15, 1947) is an American jazz and soul singer known fo… Read Full Bio ↴Jean Carne (b. March 15, 1947) is an American jazz and soul singer known for her unique vocalising and her impressive interpretative and improvisational skills. Early in her career, her name was spelled as Jean Carn.
Carne was born Sarah Jean Perkins in Columbus, Georgia and was raised in Atlanta. Her talent as a singer became evident from an early age and was encouraged by her parents. Carne's singing ability was so striking that at the age of four she became a member of her church choir. Carne went on to learn to play the piano, the clarinet and the bassoon, mastering all three.
Carne attended Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, and learned to speak Russian fluently. She received a scholarship after graduating in 1965, to attend Morris Brown College where she was trained in musical theater to opera. Carne planned on furthering her studies at Juilliard School of Music in New York when she met and married Jazz pianist Doug Carn and became a featured vocalist in his jazz fusion band. The couple based themselves in Los Angeles, California, where Carne did three early albums with her husband, "Infant Eyes", "Spirit Of The New Land" and "Revelations". Her work with the band garnered enthusiastic new jazz fans and brought her to the attention of the soon-to-be mega-group Earth Wind and Fire. Her voice helped brighten the group's first two albums, "Earth Wind And Fire," and "The Need Of Love" where she expanded her musical learning with the group and went beyond her jazz work.
In 1976, Carne was signed to Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International Records; her debut album Jean Carn was a classy affair that merged the best of '70s soul and jazz with solid song-writing and tight instrumental support (MFSB, Instant Funk). The debut single "Free Love" went to number 23 R&B. Though the follow-up single did not chart, several of the album's tracks received considerable radio airplay. In June 1978, Happy to Be With You, her second album for the label was released. It included the hit single "Don't Let It Go to Your Head."
Carne's third Philadelphia International album When I Find You Love was more of a return conceptually (musically and sonically) to that of Jean Carn. Produced by Dexter Wansel, the album rates as one of Carne's best efforts. The smooth and halting "My Love Don't Come Easy" peaked at number 43 R&B in the summer of 1979. At this time Ms. Carne was switched from the Philadelphia International label to the subsidiary TSOP imprint for her final outing. Released in August 1981, Sweet and Wonderful featured a stunning and classy remake of the Spinners' "Love Don't Love Nobody," which went to number 35 R&B.
Frustrated with her lack of substantial sales and promotion of her previous albums which were artistic and critical successes, if not commercially as acclaimed, Carne moved to Motown Records in 1982, making her label debut with the album Trust Me. The single "If You Don't Know Me By Now," a cover of the Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes hit with backing vocals by The Temptations, went to number 49 R&B. A scheduled follow-up lp was canned and is reportedly in the vaults, following Ms. Carne's leaving the Motown roster. By 1986, Carne signed to Omni Records. Closer Than Close was released in July of that year and the title track went to number one R&B. Her 1988 album You're a Part of Me included a hit cover of Aretha Franklin's "Ain't No Way." Carne later signed with Place One Entertainment, which reunited her with former Omni Records president Steve Bernstein, with her Love Lessons album.
In 2002, Carne toured the United Kingdom with her musical director, Nathan Heathman, with appearances at the London Jazz Cafe in March of that year. 2003 saw the release of Collaborations, an album for the Expansion label, that featured Carne's various musical collaborations over the years. Carne has worked with some of the most prolific soul artists, producers and songwriters over the years, including The Temptations, Glenn Jones, the late Phyllis Hyman, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff among other stellar musicians. Carne has also acted as producer and arranger on her own projects and for others in the music fraternity.
Carne was born Sarah Jean Perkins in Columbus, Georgia and was raised in Atlanta. Her talent as a singer became evident from an early age and was encouraged by her parents. Carne's singing ability was so striking that at the age of four she became a member of her church choir. Carne went on to learn to play the piano, the clarinet and the bassoon, mastering all three.
Carne attended Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, and learned to speak Russian fluently. She received a scholarship after graduating in 1965, to attend Morris Brown College where she was trained in musical theater to opera. Carne planned on furthering her studies at Juilliard School of Music in New York when she met and married Jazz pianist Doug Carn and became a featured vocalist in his jazz fusion band. The couple based themselves in Los Angeles, California, where Carne did three early albums with her husband, "Infant Eyes", "Spirit Of The New Land" and "Revelations". Her work with the band garnered enthusiastic new jazz fans and brought her to the attention of the soon-to-be mega-group Earth Wind and Fire. Her voice helped brighten the group's first two albums, "Earth Wind And Fire," and "The Need Of Love" where she expanded her musical learning with the group and went beyond her jazz work.
In 1976, Carne was signed to Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International Records; her debut album Jean Carn was a classy affair that merged the best of '70s soul and jazz with solid song-writing and tight instrumental support (MFSB, Instant Funk). The debut single "Free Love" went to number 23 R&B. Though the follow-up single did not chart, several of the album's tracks received considerable radio airplay. In June 1978, Happy to Be With You, her second album for the label was released. It included the hit single "Don't Let It Go to Your Head."
Carne's third Philadelphia International album When I Find You Love was more of a return conceptually (musically and sonically) to that of Jean Carn. Produced by Dexter Wansel, the album rates as one of Carne's best efforts. The smooth and halting "My Love Don't Come Easy" peaked at number 43 R&B in the summer of 1979. At this time Ms. Carne was switched from the Philadelphia International label to the subsidiary TSOP imprint for her final outing. Released in August 1981, Sweet and Wonderful featured a stunning and classy remake of the Spinners' "Love Don't Love Nobody," which went to number 35 R&B.
Frustrated with her lack of substantial sales and promotion of her previous albums which were artistic and critical successes, if not commercially as acclaimed, Carne moved to Motown Records in 1982, making her label debut with the album Trust Me. The single "If You Don't Know Me By Now," a cover of the Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes hit with backing vocals by The Temptations, went to number 49 R&B. A scheduled follow-up lp was canned and is reportedly in the vaults, following Ms. Carne's leaving the Motown roster. By 1986, Carne signed to Omni Records. Closer Than Close was released in July of that year and the title track went to number one R&B. Her 1988 album You're a Part of Me included a hit cover of Aretha Franklin's "Ain't No Way." Carne later signed with Place One Entertainment, which reunited her with former Omni Records president Steve Bernstein, with her Love Lessons album.
In 2002, Carne toured the United Kingdom with her musical director, Nathan Heathman, with appearances at the London Jazz Cafe in March of that year. 2003 saw the release of Collaborations, an album for the Expansion label, that featured Carne's various musical collaborations over the years. Carne has worked with some of the most prolific soul artists, producers and songwriters over the years, including The Temptations, Glenn Jones, the late Phyllis Hyman, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff among other stellar musicians. Carne has also acted as producer and arranger on her own projects and for others in the music fraternity.
Ain't no way
Jean Carne Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Ain't no way' by these artists:
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Amber Riley Ain't no way for me to love you, If you won't…
Anetra [Chorus: Repeat X8] They don't understand, they do not fu…
Aretha Franklin Ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let…
BATHROOM - Denzel Curry Ain't no way niggas Still doubt me after this shit Ain't no…
Belle & Jack I see you two together In certain places sometimes I want to…
Beth Hart Ain't no way for me to love you If you won't…
Beth Hart Feat. Joe Bonamassa Ain't no way for me to love you If you won't…
Big Syke [Syke talking] Ain't been no love around here for a long…
Chaka Khan & Prince Ain't no other way, ain't no other way, Ain't no…
Charlie Daniels You have sailed the sparkling waters Of the shady sandy…
Chris Brown Ayy Can I talk to you for a minute? You new…
Chris Brown/Maikinho CD'S oficiais Ay, can I talk to you for a minute? You new…
Coen Wolters Band Ain't no way I could have told you, As you shake…
CunninLynguists [Chorus: Repeat X8] They don't understand, they do not fuck…
Cunninlynguists Feat. Mr. SOS [Chorus: Repeat X8] They don't understand, they do not fu…
Cunninlynguists Mr. SOS & Anetra People just ain't no good I think that's well understood You…
David Lindley Sittin' at the laundry-mat Trying to keep clean Twenty five …
Denzel Curry & 6LACK & Rico Nasty & JID & Jasiah & Kitty Ca$h Ain't no way niggas Still doubt me after this shit Ain't no…
DMX Swizz Beatz Nigga, ryde or die DMX what what C'mon Ain't n…
Franklin (Aretha) Ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let…
Git Fresh [Verse 1:] Ain't no way I would ever let somebody ain't…
Glee Cast Mercedes Ain't no way for me to love you If you won…
grey. Maybe that it would do me good If I believed there…
Hank Crawford Ain't no way for me to love you, If you won't…
Iyanla Vanzant Mmm, ain't no way For me to love you If you don't…
J. Stone Feel me, ride it Feel me, ride it Feel me, ride it Lets…
Jacob T You could be with a million other guys But you’ve been…
James House And the Blue Cowboys If I live to be a hundred And someone says your…
Jennie Lena Ain't no way for me to love you If you won't…
Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart Ain't no way for me to love you If you won't…
Joe Bonamassa feat. Beth Hart Ain't no way for me to love you If you won't…
Justin Roberts Well there ain't no, ain't no, ain't no way I'm…
Kelly Price Mmm, ain't no way For me to love you If you don't…
Ken Carson & Destroy Lonely Yeah, ain't no way Ain't no way Ain't no way Ain't no way A…
Kenny Lattimore Ain't no way for me to love you, If you won't…
Kirk Fletcher In a crowded room I'm somehow all alone Could it be by…
L.T.D. They fall, stumbling over feet, they fall They lay, gazing u…
Lenni My river flows where there ain’t no sun My aim is…
Lindley David Sittin' at the laundry-mat Trying to keep clean Twenty five …
LIVING ROOM - Aretha Franklin Ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let…
LIVING ROOM - Denzel Curry Ain't no way niggas Still doubt me after this shit Ain't no…
Mary J. Blige feat. Patti LaBelle Ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let…
Mavis Staples & Prince Ain't no other way, ain't no other way, Ain't no…
Mr. Murray Ain't no way they not fuckin with my love yea Ain't…
Neil Diamond Ain't no way To get you out of me Baby, there ain't…
Neil Diamond & Lee Holdridge Ain't no way To get you out of me Baby, there ain't…
Nic Scarlet Ain't no ain't no way Talking shit but you still up…
OutKast A nigga ready from the get go (blowe, blowe, blowe) Y'all…
P.K. Limited Love song Few of those Yea Like we Tony Yea This ain't no lo…
Patti LaBelle Ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let…
Patti LaBelle feat. Mary J. Blige Ain't No Way For Me To Love You If You Won't…
patti labelle Mary j. blige Ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let…
Prince Ain't no other way, ain't no other way, Ain't no…
R&B Divas United I was blown away Busy disappearing 'til I saw your face In…
R. Kelly Mmm, ain't no way For me to love you If you don't…
Robin Loxley & Jay Hawke When I′m down on my luck When I'm down on my…
Rocky Rivera Never been a prom queen Nor a crack killer Runaway hitter St…
Ry Cooder & David Lindley Sittin' at the laundry-mat Trying to keep clean Twenty five …
SGaWD Yeah, yeah You know what the fuck goin' on It's Seddy season…
Shirley Brown When it's getting late I guess you'll soon be coming home,…
Skip Dog & Q-Ball She was just sixteen, she was so sweet and clean She…
Solange [Verse 1] Boy I know that you feeling things Calling me cons…
Stefanie Heinzmann To all my girls around the world We betta figure it…
The Box Tops Ain't no way To get you out of me Baby, there ain't…
The Dixons To make a hit record nowadays it ain a thang U…
The Hit Crew Listen baby, ain't no mountain high, Ain't no valley low,…
Various artists & Jay Hawke If you need me, call me. No matter where you…
ViC Keep it silent bout that rocket in my pocket In this…
W.J.W. And Roots Trunks & Branches Ain't no way For me to love you If you won't let…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jean Carne:
Closer Than Close Closer than close Sweeter than sweet Closer, closer Closer t…
Don Now that you know How I feel about you Don't…
Don't Let It Go To Your Head Now that you know How I feel about you Don't…
Don't Let It Get To Your Head Now that you know How I feel about you Don't…
Don't Let It Go to Head Now that you know How I feel about you Don't…
Don't Let It Go To Your Head Now that you know How I feel about you Don't…
Dont Let It Get To Your Head Now that you know How I feel about you Don't…
Dont Let It Go To Your Head Now that you know How I feel about you Don't…
Flame of Love love drifted far from me for a season seems my heart…
Free Love Free love Don't be a slave to your passion I'm talkin' 'bout…
Love Don't Love Nobody Sometimes a man will come and go You reach for love…
Love Dont Love Nobody Sometimes a man will come and go You reach for love…
The Look of Love The look of love Is in your eyes A look your smile…
Was That All It Was Was that all it was? A way to pass some time Momentary…
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@marcussmith3934
Happy 77th Birthday Jean Carne!(Born March 15, 1947)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂🎀🌷🌹💐👍🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
@s.malone2849
Never heard of Jean Carne until the recent "Unsung " episode. There are NO WORDS for this vocalist's vocalist!! 😳😳😳
She even coached MICHAEL!!
@teebiejones3711
The best version of this song hands down ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@leronmorton521
Jean Carne has a Unsung episode coming up over the weekend 🧐🧐 and looking forward to watching it 😃 Luv this wonderful woman and great singer 🤗🤗
@LoveMusic-ge7mo
Who also gets goosebumps at STOP TRYING TO BE SOMEONE YOUR’E NOT?
@eugeniaboone5602
Dont sleep on Ms. Carne! She is underrated to some critics but this woman has some pipes! I love "Dont let it go to your head," "Closer than close", and my disco favorite "Free love". What's she doing now? Miss hearing her sing.
@mimifog7302
She was honored with a Saphire award from @rowhomemag in Philadelphia, PA. She looks good.
@darrendodds3173
Absolutely flawless. Heart wrenching music when you have been touched by love and all it’s highs and lows.
@rrowell4163
When I just want to put on top notch vocals & music I touchdown with this tune .then I touchdown with Rena Scott “ if I had a chance “ or drop in Barbara mason “ I can want you” and” be for real” Gwen McRae
@bev747sp
Wow!...ain't no words!!!!! That's what I'm talking about! Brilliant, Miss Carne