Ann Sexton

Ann Sexton (born Mary Burton, February 5, 1950, Greenville, South Carolina, United States) is an American soul singer.[1] Sexton recorded a number of records for John Richbourg during the 1970s. A minor recording artist, her obscure recordings became popular during the Northern Soul phenomenon in Europe.[1] Her 1973 recording of "You're Losing Me" was featured in the 2003 film, 21 Grams. Sexton, using her real name Mary Burton, worked at a New York school as a paraprofessional. Sonny Hudson, who worked in the same school, answered some internet inquiries about Sexton. Hudson, acting on her behalf and that of the German DJ and promoter Dan Dombrowe, began negotiations and after a lengthy period, Sexton agreed to go on stage again after a 30 year absence. In March 2007, she made her first performance since the 1970s at the Baltic Soul Weekender in Germany. She performed again at the Baltic Soul Weekender in April 2008.[citation