This Chicago group was later involved in a lawsuit when Philadelphia producer Harold Robinson cut them recording "I Sold My Heart To The Junkman" which became a hit (as The Bluebelles) on his Newtown label. Robinson hired a surrogate group to perform the record (which included Patti LaBelle) which began to record as well.
The Starlets won $5,000 per member, and sadly only recorded one other 45.
from 1961...
THE STARLETS - BETTER TELL HIM NO
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Oh man so good!
Hello, The lead singer is Maxine Edwards. Her brother, Earl, co-wrote "Duke Of Earl" and was in The Dukays with Gene Chandler. Here is their complete 45s discography:
STARLETS DISCOGRAPHY
45s
Better Tell Him No/You Are The One Pam 1003 1961
My Last Cry/Money Hungry Pam 1004
(as Danetta and The Starlets)
You Belong To Me/Impression Okeh 7155 1962
(as The Blue Belles)
I Sold My Heart To The Junkman/Itty Bitty Twist Newtown 5000 1962
You Better Move On/You’re Just Fooling Yourself Rainbow 1900 1964
(some pressings say Original Blue Belles)
I’ve Got To Let Him Know/I Sold My Heart To The Junkman Peak 7042 1964
(issued with a picture sleeve of The Starlets)
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