Barbara Jean Acklin ( February 28 , 1943 -- November 27 , 1998 ) was an American soul singer and songwriter , who was most successful in the 1960s and 1970s .
Barbara Acklin ( February 28 , 1943 - November 27 , 1998 ) was an American soul singer and songwriter . She was very popular in the 1960s and 1970s .