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Who sang the original version of Tainted Love?

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Owen Barnes

Updated on May 01, 2026

Who sang the original version of Tainted Love?

Soft Cell
Tainted Love/Artists

Who did covers of Tainted Love?

Versions

TitlePerformerRelease date
Tainted LoveGloria JonesJune 1965
Tainted LoveThe JezebellesApril 1975
Tainted LoveRuth SwannApril 1975
Tainted LoveSoft CellJuly 1981

What happened to Gloria Jones?

She toured the UK with Gonzales, first on the Bob Marley tour, and then with Osibisa. She was the driver of the car, an Austin Mini, that crashed and killed Marc Bolan on 16 September 1977. Gloria nearly died in the accident, and was in the hospital for several days afterwards.

When did Gloria Jones release Tainted Love?

1976
Tainted Love/Released

Was Gloria Jones married to Marc Bolan?

In the 1970s, she was a keyboardist and vocalist in Marc Bolan’s glam rock band T. Rex. She and Bolan were also in a committed romantic relationship and had a son together.

How old is Marc Almond?

64 years (July 9, 1957)
Marc Almond/Age

Is Tainted Love Northern Soul?

‘Tainted Love’: Soft Cell Put The Synths In Northern Soul In the early 80s, it was reborn as an early landmark of the electro-pop sound. On September 5, 1981, Soft Cell put the synths in northern soul and took it to the top of the UK charts.

Is Marc Bolan still alive?

Deceased (1947–1977)
Marc Bolan/Living or Deceased

Who was Marc Bolan married to?

June Childm. 1970–1977
Marc Bolan/Spouse

Who is Rolan Bolan mother?

Gloria Jones
Rolan Bolan/Mothers

Is Soft Cell still alive?

Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. The duo consisted of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball….

Soft Cell
Years active1978–1984, 2001–2003, 2018–present
LabelsSome Bizzare, Mute, Sİre
Associated actsMarc and the Mambas, The Grid
Websitesoftcell.co.uk

Is Gene Pitney still alive?

Deceased (1940–2006)
Gene Pitney/Living or Deceased