"Sugah Wooga" was a chart hit for R&B female trio the Three Playmates in 1958. It was their only hit.
| "Sugah Wooga" | ||||
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| Single by The Three Playmates | ||||
| B-side | "Lovey Dovey Pair" | |||
| Released | 1957 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Label | Savoy 45-1528 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Brooks, Cadena | |||
| The Three Playmates singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe female trio was from Newark, New Jersey, and consisted of the Beatty sisters, Lucille and Alma and Gwen Brooks. The song they recorded was a dance song.[1]
The single, backed with "Lovey Dovey Pair", was recorded with backup from musicians that included Buddy Lucas on tenor sax, Bobby Banks on organ, and Leonard Gaskin on bass. It was written by Brooks and Ozzie Cadena.[2] It was released on Savoy 1528.[3]
Reception
editThe review of their single in Billboard December 16, 1957 issue was positive, referring to the songs as powerful entries and noting the clever use of voices on the A side. The B side was a "tender" ballad about adolescent love.[4]
Chart performance
editThe single did very well in some cities, hitting the number-one spot.[5] By December 30, it was noted as a hit and selling fast, [6] with momentum continuing in February 1958.[7] The single peaked nationally at #89 on March 10, 1958.[8]
References
edit- ^ Allbutforgottenoldies.net - The Three Playmates, ABOUT
- ^ Discogs - The Three Playmates – Sugah Wooga / Lovey Dovey Pair
- ^ Jazzdisco.org - The Three Playmates, NYC, October 22, 1957
- ^ Billboard, December 16, 1957 - Page 62 * * Review Spotlight on ... R&B RECORDS
- ^ First Pressings: 1958, Galen Gart - Page 14
- ^ Billboard, December 30, 1957 - Page 41 * R&B TERRITORIAL BEST SELLERS, NEW HIT SELLING FAST !
- ^ Billboard, February 10, 1958 - Page 49 Coming Up Stronger Every Week!
- ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2006, by Joel Whitburn - Page 846