Musical Episode #020: Girl Group Sound v.1

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Welcome back for another Musical Episode! Today we’re going to take another dig in the girl group box! These mixes generally are kind of open ended when it comes to a strict definition of a girl group. Many of these 45s are solo artists or duos and not “groups” per-se and the sound can be a little more on the pop side or have a tougher R&B sound but to me still carry the power and stride of what is often called “girl group.”

These records also may be sort of “soul-adjecent” but everything here (and in the other “girl group sound” mixes on deck in coming weeks) fit a certain sound and feeling that I really love. Powerful, bold, playful and above all great songs!

Hard to pick a favorite out of these from Patti Drew’s absolutely crystal clear and resonant delivery to the 2 of Clubs rowdy “Heart” there’s a lot to love in this hour long mix! Hope you enjoy and see you next time.

-George / Snack Attack

Tracklist:
Felice Taylor: It May Be Winter Outside (Mustang, 1966)
Deena Johnson: Breaking Point (Wild Deuce, 1965)
Maxine Davis: He’s My Guy (Guyden, 1964)
The Fascinations: Mama Didn’t Lie (ABC-Paramount, 1962)
Dorothy Prince: Hey Mister (m-pac!, 1964)
Penny & The Quarters: You and Me (Numero/Eccentric Soul, 2011 reissue)
Jackie DeShannon: Needles and Pins (Liberty, 1963)
Patti Drew: Stop and Listen (Capitol, 1967)
Little Eva: Keep Your Hands Off My Baby (Dimension, 1962)
Jackie Shane: Any Other Way (Sue, 1963)
Diane Renay: Soft-Spoken Guy (20th Century Fox, 1964)
Marlina Mars: Just For The Book (Capitol, 1964)
The Four J’s: Will You Be My Love (Four J Records, 1963)
The Blossoms: That’s When The Tears Start (Reprise, 1965)
2 Of Clubs: Heart (Fraternity, 1966)
Gems: All Of It (Chess, 1964)
The Shirelles: I Met Him On A Sunday (Decca, 1958)
Carol Vega: I Need You Around (Constellation, 1964)
Barbara Mercer: Hey!! (Golden World, 1965)
The Shangri-Las : Out in The Street (Red Bird, 1965)
Mitty Collier: Ain’t That Love (Chess, 1965)
Pearlettes: Duchess of Earl (Vee-Jay, 1962)
Bernadette Carroll: I Don’t Want to Know (Laurie, 1964)
Anna Craig: The Life of The Party (Decca, 1965)

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