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Ed Cobb and Gloria Jones are American music collaborators best known for the 1965 single "Tainted Love." The song was written and produced by Cobb, with Jones providing the lead vocals. It achieved modest chart success in the 1960s but later gained widespread recognition through numerous cover versions and its inclusion in the video game *Bioshock Infinite*.
Ed Cobb began his career as a songwriter and producer in the early 1960s, working with various R&B and pop acts. Gloria Jones, a vocalist from the same era, teamed with Cobb for the recording of "Tainted Love" in 1965. The collaboration was a studio project rather than a formally established band, and there is no record of a long‑term partnership beyond this release.
The original "Tainted Love" blends elements of soul, R&B, and early pop-rock, reflecting the mid‑1960s American music scene. Cobb's production style often incorporated tight rhythm sections and emotive vocal arrangements, while Jones' delivery added a raw, expressive quality. Their work predates the later synth‑pop reinterpretations that made the song famous in the 1980s.
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The duo was a studio collaboration rather than a standing group; no additional permanent members are documented.
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Although the original recording did not achieve major commercial success, "Tainted Love" became a cult classic, especially after the 1981 Soft Cell cover turned it into an international hit. The 1965 version resurfaced in popular culture when it was featured in the soundtrack of the video game *Bioshock Infinite*, introducing the track to a new generation of listeners.