Soul, Sisterhood and the Legacy of The Jones Girls

Soulinterviews.com presents an exclusive conversation with Shirley Jones, the legendary singer best known as a member of The Jones Girls.

Together with her sisters Brenda and Valorie, Shirley became part of one of the most distinctive vocal groups of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their sophisticated harmonies and unmistakable sound became closely associated with the golden era of Philadelphia soul, with classics including “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else,” “Nights Over Egypt” and “Who Can I Run To.”

In this interview, Shirley sits down with DJ Soulswede to look back on an extraordinary musical journey — from the early years with her sisters and their breakthrough with Philadelphia International Records to the people, songs and experiences that shaped The Jones Girls’ legacy.

Shirley also talks about her new book, “Being a Jones Girl,” sharing the story from her own perspective — not only as an artist, but as a sister and a woman who lived through an unforgettable chapter in soul music history.

A warm and personal conversation about music, sisterhood, memories, loss, survival and legacy.