Complete Singles As & Bs 1952-62
- CD
- Artist: Shirley and Lee
- Genre: Soul/R & B
- Release Date: 5/10/2019
Shirley and Lee were a teenaged duo who had a string of R&B and pop hits during the 1950s and early '60s, becoming known as "The Sweethearts Of The Blues" Shirley Mae Goodman (June 19, 1936 - July 5, 2005) her solo voice caught the attention of Aladdin Records owner Eddie Messner, who tracked her down and paired her as a duo with another school friend, Leonard Lee (June 29, 1935 - October 23, 1976).interesting to note Later in 1974, as Shirley Goodman Pixley, she was contacted by her friend Sylvia Robinson, previously of the duo Mickey and Sylvia and now co-owner of the All Platinum record label, and was persuaded to record the lead vocal on a dance track, "Shame, Shame, Shame". Credited to Shirley & Company, the record became an international pop hit, reaching #12 on the Billboard chart and presaging the disco boom. On May 17, 1974, Shirley & Lee reunited once again to perform "Let the Good Times Roll" on a special "oldies" edition of the NBC musical series The Midnight Special. "Shame, Shame, Shame" is NOT on this album.
Title: | Complete Singles As & Bs 1952-62 |
Artist(s): | Shirley and Lee |
Genre: | Soul/R & B |
Label: | Acrobat |
Number of Discs: | 2 |
Release Date: | 5/10/2019 |
Product Type: | CD |
UPC: | 824046329327 |
Item #: | 2159911X |