11 Facts About Baby Washington

Baby Washington's biggest hit, "That's How Heartaches Are Made" in 1963, entered the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Baby Washington first recorded solo, as Baby Washington, in 1957, on "Everyday".

Baby Washington followed up with the hit "Nobody Cares" in 1961.

Baby Washington signed with ABC Paramount in 1961, but her two releases for the label were not hits, although the self-written "Let Love Go By" later became a notable Northern soul single.

Baby Washington then moved to Juggy Murray's Sue Records in 1962, scoring her only entry on the US Billboard Top 40 with "That's How Heartaches Are Made" in 1963.

Baby Washington revived her career in the early 1970s covering the Marvelettes' "Forever" as a duet with Don Gardner.

Baby Washington has never experienced great crossover recognition, although Dusty Springfield once cited Washington as her all-time favorite singer, and recorded "That's How Heartaches Are Made" and "I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face".

Baby Washington is still active as a live performer, appearing several times a year on the East Coast and performing on cruise ships.

Baby Washington performed at the Prestatyn Soul Weekender festival in Wales in 2004.

Baby Washington performed with the Enchanters at a Philadelphia-area show in March 2008, and in Baltimore in June 2008.

Baby Washington was among the 2008 honorees in Community Works' Ladies Singing the Blues music series.