1960s
Barnett had a contract with the Viking label which ran from 1962 to 1963. During that period she released five singles. She also recorded an album Lyn for Viking backed by Garth Young and his Orchestra.[6]
For the week ending 24 February 1962, Billboard reported that her version of "No Heart At All" was climbing rapidly in many charts.[7] By 31 March, her recording of "Please Mr. Postman" entered the New Zealand Top 10.[8] By 28 April, it was at no. 6.[9] By 5 May, it was at no. 4.[10]
In 1962, her album which was credited to Lyn Barnett with Garth Young and his orchestra was released on Viking. The tracks included "On Again Off Again", "This Little Boy Of Mine", "Please Mr. Postman", and "No Heart At All".[11] The 7 July 1962 issue of Billboard reported that US Label Chancellor Records were very interested in her after Ron Dalton took her LP to the United States.[12]
On 31 March 1963, she was booked to appear at the Stars of the Royal Command Show at the Opera House in New Plymouth. Other artists on the bill were Howard Morrison and Bill & Boyd.[13] Also in 1963 she had "Birthday Party" bw "That's Why I Love Him" released on the Lexian label, the same label her sister Christine had at least four singles released on.[14][15] The following year "What If Johnny Says No" bw "Second Hand Rose" was released on RCA Victor.[16]
In February 1964 she was set to take part in the "Startime Spectacular" which would tour the North Island. It was organized by promoter Jim Haddleton. The artists headlining included herself, Bill & Boyd and Max Merritt & The Meteors. At the last moment Barnett had to cancel. Max Merritt suggested that Dinah Lee should replace her. Lee was doing nightly 30 minute slots backed by The Meteors. Impressed by what he saw, Haddleton signed her up for a management deal and took control of Lee's career.[17] Also that year Barnett had married Mike Leyton, who sang in the Merseymen band and at some stage they moved to Sydney.[18][19]
In June 1967, she appeared on the music show Bandstand.[20] Also that year she appeared in a couple of episodes of The Go!! Show. She appeared with The Mixtures and The Ram Jam Big Band, which aired on 30 August 1967.[21] On the episode that aired on 1 September 1967, Buddy England, The Groove and Billy Thorpe were also featured.[22]
