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Linda Carr is a US soul singer and songwriter known for her powerful voice, which she showcased from a young age. She made her debut recording at just 14 years old with "Happy Teenager," a song written by Richard George as a response to Dion's "Lonely Teenager." This launch was facilitated by talent scout Bobby Sanders and producer Steve Venet, who recorded her with the group the Impossibles. In 1964, Carr signed with Sam Cooke's Sar label, where she continued to work with Venet and Sanders, along with Cooke providing backup vocals. She later joined Don Costa's DCP label and had a release in 1965 that gained some attention. By 1966, she had several releases on the Bell label and later with Ranwood. Carr gained recognition in 1967 for her Northern soul classic "Everytime," backed by "Trying to Be Good for You," although these tracks did not achieve mainstream success. After a period of relative obscurity, Carr returned in 1975 with her debut album "Cherry Pie Guy," recorded with her group Linda Carr & the Love Squad. The single "Highwire," written by Nolan, became her first significant hit, reaching number 15 on the U.K. charts. Despite a few more singles from the album, including "Cherry Pie Guy," "Dial L for the Love Squad," and "Mama's Little Corner of the World," Carr struggled to maintain commercial success.

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