Carolyn Crawford is an American soul singer who began her career as a teenager at Motown Records in the early 1960s. She was known for her unique blend of pop-infused soul and R&B, which was distinctively shaped by the Motown sound. Crawford's most notable single is "My Smile Is Just a Frown (Turned Upside Down)", written by Smokey Robinson, which established her as a considerable talent within the Motown roster. Despite her relatively short tenure at the label, Crawford's significant contributions to the genre are recognized within the history of soul and Motown music.