dee dee mashing it.. + Informações

In 1999 on "Rock-n-Roll Graffiti.". + Informações

PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com Dee Dee Sharp hit the biggest with her first record for the Cameo/Parkway label, a blessing that pigeonholed the Philly songstress as a teenybopper forever to be identified with her number one smash from 1962, "Mashed Potatoes Time." Living in Philadelphia, the home of Dick Clark's American Bandstand helped her career; she appeared on the syndicated teen dance show many times from 1962 to 1981. The first black female teen idol, Sharp also became a fixture on Clark's Caravan of Stars tours, and a familiar face in the popular 16 Magazine. Born Dione LaRue on September 9, 1945, she played piano from an early age, and directed choirs at her grandfather's and other churches in Philadelphia. After her mother suffered debilitating injuries from a car accident when LaRue was only 13, she gained a job as a background singer and developed the skills to work on sessions by Lloyd Price, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Rydell, Jackie Wilson, and Chubby Checker. Lady luck helped when her vocals were added to Chubby Checker's "Slow Twistin'" (1962) making it a duet. Her first solo session was scheduled the next day -- the "Mashed Potatoes Time" session -- and at 17, Dione LaRue was became an overnight sensation. Producers Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe didn't like LaRue's name so they created Dee Dee .... + Informações

From her 1980 Philadelphia International album "Dee Dee", this song reached #79 on the R&B chart in 1981.. + Informações

a real lesson of twiwt. + Informações

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from her album "Happy 'Bout The Whole Thing" (1975). + Informações

Unsure about the artist and title of the song please correct me if I'm wrong. Enjoy the song. Thanks pv rocker for the update.. + Informações

Great song and singer from 60's.. + Informações

" i really love you " great soul of the 60's. + Informações

MINHA RAINHA DEE DEE SHARP. + Informações

The Mel Torme version is being used in an ad on telly and is on YT.Thought i'd upload this great version.. + Informações

1962. + Informações

QUEEN DEE DEE SHARP. + Informações

another version of a hit song- not played very often ;) I like different versions of songs - and Dee Dee done a good job on that !. + Informações

Good Tune. love the song. In the movie "Sister Act".. + Informações

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Dee Dee Sharp - "Mashed Potato Time" / Billy Preston & Dee Dee Sharp - "Slow Twistin'" (Shindig!, October 07, 1965). + Informações

Dee Dee Sharp - What Kind of Lady. + Informações

classic. + Informações

Dee Dee Sharp Village of love.. + Informações

who remembers this one?. + Informações

Dee Dee Sharp - What Kind Of Lady. + Informações

Cruisin' Oldies. + Informações

the ultimate history of rock 'n' roll collection. + Informações