Lula Reed
Lula Marietta McClelland, also known as Lula Reed, born on March 21, 1926, in
Mingo Junction, Ohio, was an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer. She
began her musical journey singing in her local church choir and won an audition
to become the vocalist with Sonny Thompson's band. Reed made her recording debut
for King Records in late 1951 with "I'll Drown in My Tears", which reached
number 5 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1952. Her next single, "Let's Call It a
Day", also achieved chart success, peaking at number 7. Reed continued to record
for King until 1956 and was voted ...
