Donna Jones (singer)

Donna Jones (born Doreen Jones, 8 April 1949 in Manchester) is an English performer best known for her work as Pussyfoot in the 1970s, and as a member of The New Seekers since February 1979.

Donna started her singing career in 1963 as part of an all girl trio called "The Chrys-Do-Lyns" (named after the three members). The trio comprised Christine Lowe, Doreen Jones (Donna Jones), and one-time "New Seeker" Linda Susan Belcher (Lyn Paul). They performed in clubs throughout the UK, and also in Italy, France and Germany before splitting up in 1965.

Photos of The Chrys-Do-Lyns: [1], [2]

Donna then went solo. She became resident singer at a Manchester night club, "Mr. Smiths", and subsequently performed in Granada TV's "First Timers" where she was awarded "Best Female Singer". This led to a recording contract with MCA where Donna recorded 'Heaven Held'.

She met Francine Rees and Francine's husband Roger Walburn singing in the Manchester Mecca club and they subsequently played as the resident house group at the Manchester club and its sister club in Blackpool. (Francine became a member of The New Seekers in 2002.)

In 1972, Mick Flinn, Ray Martin, and Donna Jones formed the "Springfield Revival". They were extremely successful, appearing on television shows such as "Morcambe and Wise", "The Two Ronnies", "Rolf Harris" and many other variety shows in the UK. The group toured the world with The Osmonds, appearing at Madison Square Garden, and performed at the 45th Academy Awards in Hollywood on 27 March 1973.

Photos of Springfield Revival: [3], [4], [5]

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