Nora Dean
Nora Dean, born Letetia Leonora McLean on January 8, 1944, in Spanish Town,
Jamaica, was a Jamaican reggae and gospel singer. She started her career with
vocal groups the Soulettes and the Ebony Sisters before going solo. Her
breakthrough came in 1970 with the hit single "Barbwire (In His Underpants)",
produced by Byron Smith. Dean's discography included albums such as My Soul
Loves Jesus (1997), Down on My Knees (1999), and The Love of God - Reach Down
For Me (2000). She contributed backing vocals to Jimmy Cliff's 1973 album
Unlimited. Dean moved to New York City in the mid-1970...
