The Mint Juleps | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | A cappella, pop |
Years active | 1985 | –present
Labels | Stiff Records |
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The Mint Juleps are a six-piece all-female a cappella/ pop group from the east end of London. The group, who first gained notice in 1986, [1] consists of four sisters: Sandra, Debbie, Lizzie and Marcia Charles, who were joined by two school friends, Julie Isaac and Debbie Longworth. [2] Before they were signed by Stiff Records, they had gained experience touring with Sister Sledge, [1] Billy Bragg, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Henry, Shalamar, Fine Young Cannibals and they had sung back-up for Bob Geldof, the Belle Stars, Alison Moyet, Al Green, Peter Gabriel and Dr. Feelgood. [3] Their debut album, One Time, was issued on Stiff Records in 1985. [4] [5] Two of their singles charted on the UK Singles Chart, the covers " Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (No. 62) in 1986 and " Every Kinda People" (No. 58) in 1987. [6] In 1994, the album Round Our Way saw a release in both the UK and US. [7] [8]
In December 1988, the group appeared as a cappella singing angels in the BBC Christmas special, Billy's Christmas Angels. [9] In 1990, they appeared in Spike Lee's television documentary, Do It Acapella. [10]
The group also provided lead and backing vocals on Mickey Hart's Mystery Box, which was released in 1996. [11] [12]
All the more diverse are the contributions of the Mint Juleps.... Collectively, their paradisaical harmonies support Hart's occasional leads...
The Mint Juleps handle the Hunter-penned lyrics so skillfully that the ensemble essentially becomes a rhythm track of its own.
The Mint Juleps | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | A cappella, pop |
Years active | 1985 | –present
Labels | Stiff Records |
Members |
|
The Mint Juleps are a six-piece all-female a cappella/ pop group from the east end of London. The group, who first gained notice in 1986, [1] consists of four sisters: Sandra, Debbie, Lizzie and Marcia Charles, who were joined by two school friends, Julie Isaac and Debbie Longworth. [2] Before they were signed by Stiff Records, they had gained experience touring with Sister Sledge, [1] Billy Bragg, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Henry, Shalamar, Fine Young Cannibals and they had sung back-up for Bob Geldof, the Belle Stars, Alison Moyet, Al Green, Peter Gabriel and Dr. Feelgood. [3] Their debut album, One Time, was issued on Stiff Records in 1985. [4] [5] Two of their singles charted on the UK Singles Chart, the covers " Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (No. 62) in 1986 and " Every Kinda People" (No. 58) in 1987. [6] In 1994, the album Round Our Way saw a release in both the UK and US. [7] [8]
In December 1988, the group appeared as a cappella singing angels in the BBC Christmas special, Billy's Christmas Angels. [9] In 1990, they appeared in Spike Lee's television documentary, Do It Acapella. [10]
The group also provided lead and backing vocals on Mickey Hart's Mystery Box, which was released in 1996. [11] [12]
All the more diverse are the contributions of the Mint Juleps.... Collectively, their paradisaical harmonies support Hart's occasional leads...
The Mint Juleps handle the Hunter-penned lyrics so skillfully that the ensemble essentially becomes a rhythm track of its own.