Jimmy Jones was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his distinctive falsetto voice and his 1960 hit songs "Handy Man" and "Good Timin". His style was rooted in R&B and pop, with elements of doo-wop—a genre that was prevalent during the time of his rise to fame. Jones is often credited for his influence on the development of soul music in the 1960s, proving significant in the transition from the R&B sound of the 1950s. His use of falsetto and rhythmic sense also had a profound influence on later artists.