Girl Groups: The Charmettes

The Charmettes

The Charmettes were a female trio that released singles during the 1960's. Information regarding the groups tenure and disbanding is not available. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Please don't kiss me again and Stop the wedding

Source 1: https://www.last.fm/music/The+Charmettes/+wiki

Source 2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-charmettes-mn0000764192/biography

Background information
Name: The Charmettes	Origin: Brooklyn, NY, US	Label: World Artist, Kapp Members: Clara Byrd, Mittie Ponder, Betty Simmons

Girl Groups: The Gems

The Gems

The Gems were a Group that recorded on Chess Records during the 1960's. They were regarded for their beauty by audiences, whenever they performed, but failed to have great commercial success. They also had Minnie Riperton as a member before she became a huge star. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: I'll be there,  Can't you take a hint and That's what they put erasers on pencils for

Source: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-gems-mn0000159035

Background information
Name: The Gems Origin: US Label: Chess, Checker Years active: 1950's - 1960's Members: Jessica Collins, Verdine Harrison, Theresa Washburn,Dorothy Hucklebee, Bertha Watts, Minnie Riperton, Raynard Miner and Billy "Roquel" Davis

Girl Groups: The Four Jewels

The Four Jewels

Girl Group, The Four Jewels, released singles on a number of Labels with limited chart success, but was very active as Backing Vocalists for Billy Stewart and James Brown. They disbanded in 1968. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: For the love of mike, I need you so much, , All that's good, She's wrong for you, Loaded with goodies, Baby it's you and Opportunity

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jewels

Background information
Name: The Four Jewels Origin: Washington DC, US Label: Federal, Tec, King, Chess, Checker Records, Dimension Records Members: Sandra Bears, Grace Ruffin, Margie Clarke, Carrie Mingo, Martha Harvin

The Flirtations (previously The Gypsies)

The Flirtations (previously The Gypsies)

South Carolina Girl Group, The Flirtations, started out as The Gypsies, scoring a few lukewarm hits, before a name change that also brought memorable releases that are revered on the Northern Soul scene. They continue to perform: please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Little darling (I need you) What's good about goodbye my love, Change my darkness into light, Back on my feet again and Nothing but a heartache

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flirtations_(R%26B_musical_group)

Background Information
Also known as	The Gypsies
Origin	South Carolina, United States
Genres	Rhythm and blues, soul
Years active	1960–present
Labels	Burbank Records, Old Town Records, Josie, Deram, Centre City Records
Website	http://theflirtations.uk
Members	Ernestine Pearce Shirley Pearce Viola Billups
Past members	Leslie Johnson Betty Pearce Loretta Noble

Girl Groups: Mary Jane Girls

Mary Jane Girls

R&B, Soul and Funk Group, the Mary Jane Girls, released successful singles under the tutelage of Rick James. The actual vocals for the Group was recorded by lead singer,

Joanne "Jojo" McDuffie, and sisters, Julia and Maxine Waters, with the remaining members posing as various personalities on stage and in music videos. They broke up in 1987; please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: All night long, Candy man, Walk like a man,  and In my house

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jane_Girls

Background Information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B, soul, funk
Years active	1983–87
Labels	Gordy
Associated acts	Rick James
Past members	Joanne "JoJo" McDuffie Cheryl Ann "Cheri" Bailey aka Cheri Wells Candice "Candi" Ghant Kimberly "Maxi" Wuletich Yvette "Corvette" Marine

Girl Groups: The Charmels

The Charmels

The Charmels recorded for Volt records during the 1960's with little success. Their recognition came later when their song was sampled on Wu Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M". Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Please uncle Sam (send back my man) and As long as I've got you

Background information
Band Name: The Charmels Members: Barbara McCoy, Eula Jean Rivers, Mary Hunt Origin: Memphis, Tennessee, US Genre: Soul, R&B/Pop, Rock Label: Volt

Girl Groups: The Lovelites

The Lovelites

The Lovelites were a Chicago Girl Group that had successful Singles, but released a failed Album in 1969. Their material are now considered Classic Soul. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: My conscience, Oh my love, You've hurt me now This love is real and How can I tell my mom and dad (that I've been bad

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lovelites

Background Information
Also known as	Patti Hamilton & The Lovelites
Origin	Chicago, Illinois
Genres	R&B, soul
Years active	1967–1973
Past members	Patti Hamilton Rozena Petty Barbara Peterman Ardell McDaniel Joni Berlman Rhonda Grayson