J.J. Barnes is an American R&B singer who achieved popularity during the 1960s and 1970s. His unique soulful style was heavily influenced by gospel music, with his most notable work being "Baby Please Come Back Home," a hit on the R&B charts in 1967. Barnes is particularly significant in the history of Northern Soul, a music movement that thrived in Northern England, where his recordings continue to be revered. Despite not gaining widespread international fame, Barnes' contributions to the soul genre remain substantial and influential.