I used to work as a contractor down the street from Chubby Checker house in Paoli. His tour bus was always parked outside.
I remember Lee Andrews and the Hearts "Teardrops", Garnett Mimms when he was with the Exciters. The believe the girl group that did "Please Mr. Postman" was from Philly as well.
Hah -- yep, Chubby became a neighbor of Al Haig and David and Jule Eisenhower in Paoli. Minor correction -- Garnett Mimms backup group was The Enchanters. Big hit was "Cry Baby." The Exciters were an NYC group who did "Tell Him" -- as in "Tell him that you're always gonna love him, tell him that you're always gonna need him -- tell him tell him tell him tell him right now."
The Sensations were from Philly "Let Me In -- Wee Oooh." "Please Mr. Postman" was originally done by The Marvellettes, a Motown group.
Yep, Lee Andrews did "Teardrops," a Hyski favorite. They also did "Long Lonely Nights" and "Try The Impossible." I loved those guys.
You know who else was from Philly was Tammi Terrell. And Barbara Mason -- "Yes, I'm Ready."
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