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I was born and raised in Dundee Scotland, I always wanted to be a singer and got my first break at age 16 when Scotlands Top Band a seven piece group called Ray King and the Flamingoes who were originally from the West Indies. were taking the UK by storm heard me sing and asked me to join them as one of their Lead Singers. I travelled all over the UK with these guys and love them today as my Brothers. Years later the group split and 3 of the guys formed the group "Rokotto" The remaining members evolved into Susan Childe ( AKA Yvonne J ) & the Flamingoes. I had a wonderful career and have travelled extensively all over the worlld. Numerous appearances on TV. Featured singer on the hit series "Best Disco in Town" for STV. A Pilot show that spun into a series of 7 shows, aired on STV. BBC. Ulster TV and London weekend TV. Guest appearances on the "George Duffus Show for Grampion TV. Canal Sur, Spain. Hosted a live Radio feed from Puerto Rico to New York. I have been married to my hubby Tony forever...We have 2 boys ( men ) AJ 21, and Lee 26. Sadly Lee was killed in 2003 at age 22 in an accident in San Antonio, Texas. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force stationed at Lackland AFB. I have a home recording Studio and I teach Vocal Dynamics and record anyone who has a heart for singing, my studio time is very affordable and most times free, I want singers to be able to get that demo they want or need even if they cant afford one. There is so much talent in this world and not everyone is in a position to pay. I worked for the US Military in Spain for 7 years as the Entertainment Specialist/Coordinator for the Med Region and coordinated all tours for the USO/DOD Overseas Shows. A full Bio is posted on: www.ourstage.com/yvonnejJenkins las vegasvideo

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Member Since: 2/24/2005
Band Members: Me, my Yamaha Motif ES, Guitar and Boss DR5 Sequencer. FL Studio and Cubase SX.
Influences: My Father David Milne who could sing as well as Mario Lanza ( no microphone needed ) Anita Baker, Phyllis Hymen, Oleta Adams, Dynasty, Gladys Knight, Ella Fitzgerald. Luther Vandross, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Smokey Robinson, Heatwave. Billy Holiday, Candi Staton. Lauren Hill, Millie Jackson. Funkadelic, Bootsie, James Ingram, Jeffrey Osborne. Teena Marie, Chaka Kaan. ( could go on forever )To the original "Flamingoes" who gave me my first break when I was only 15, you heard something in me. You made me work hard to perfect my trade. I still love you all, we grew up together. Also the band members that followed. Much Love and respect to: Howard McLoud, Cleve Walker, Lloyd Wisdom, Jerry Bartholemew, Calvert Ward, Lemont Sylvester, Rusty Kudjoe, Mike, Sandy Robertson, Hughie, Desmond, Alan McKay, Ken Jenson, Ronnie Jack & Phil Blacklaw. To Trevor Wisdom, thanks for my stage name "Susan Childe" you will always be my brothers....
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You tell me... I covered millions of songs but people say I put my name on them. I particularly like to cover songs by "Male" Artists. The songs I have written are just plain old Yvonne J.
An Eternal Flame for Lee
My Son was here....... If you are a Family friend of mine who knew Lee, or a friend of Lee's....There is a page dedicated to him that I take care of. If you would like to post a story or comment about him. I have received so many, some made us laugh, all made us cry, He touched so many people in his short but full life.~Always in our Hearts ~ "We Love you and miss you Lee".
Record Label: TYJ Production Studio
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

FIVE YEARS TODAY

Well today marks the 5th Anniversary of my Son Lee's passing,, it doesn't seem that all this time has passed by, probably because I think about him and talk to him everyday, I maintain his ...
Posted by Yvonne J on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:49:00 PST

A wonderful dream

Last night I had the most wonderful dream, I was with my Son Lee, he was in the military and had come home, he had been on a special mission and couldn't tell anyone he had been away. We hung out...
Posted by Yvonne J on Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:41:00 PST

We will meet again

This is an Oleta Adams song, the lyrics are simply beautiful....some of my friends emailed me and said there was some waivering in my vocal, why didn't I fix or redo it.....answered simply this is a o...
Posted by Yvonne J on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:51:00 PST

Rainy Nights

I posted this song that I wrote theLyrics for, in memory of my Son Lee. A wonderful and talented musician named Mike Dooley composed the music for this song, it wasa wonderful colaboration which I rea...
Posted by Yvonne J on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:46:00 PST

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Posted by Yvonne J on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:44:00 PST

The BIG 50!!

Well, it's almost here, soon to be 50 and proud. My birthday wish is that people would hit on my page and read it! I keep getting requests for friends that say things like " good luck with your career...
Posted by Yvonne J on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:27:00 PST

Living life backwards.....

I've realized that I have been living the last three years of my life backwards.....it's really true that your head will take care of your heart....we talk often of Lee as if he is still here, we neve...
Posted by Yvonne J on Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:28:00 PST

3,000 smiles for an Angel

I logged on today and saw that my Son's song "I know your watching over me" had just reached 3000 plays. I am feeling very prideful today to know that my Angel in Heaven is smiling. It's n...
Posted by Yvonne J on Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:38:00 PST

Lyrics to Lee's song

I know your watching over me I spend my days thinking of you I cant beleive that it's really true you were my child, you were my best friend my Love for you wll never end and when I think of that beau...
Posted by Yvonne J on Sun, 22 Jan 2006 02:01:00 PST

Thinking about my Son

My Son Lee has been on my mind constantly today, I miss him so much, I miss his smile and hearing his voice. I have been praying to die so that I can be with him, I really don't want to leave my husba...
Posted by Yvonne J on Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:02:00 PST