Sami Jo
Sami Jo, born Jane Annette Jobe on May 9, 1947 in Batesville, Arkansas, was an
American singer. She began singing on local radio at age three and moved to
Dallas at 19, acquiring the nickname "Sami Jo." Her early career was guided by
Atlanta music legend Sonny Limbo, who helped her secure a deal with MGM South.
In 1974, she released "Tell Me a Lie" which peaked at number 21 on the Pop Top
40 and number 14 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart. Her follow-up single "It
Could Have Been Me" reached number 46 pop and number 31 easy listening, with her
debut album It Could Have Been Me ...
