- Mashed Potato Time
- Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)
- Baby Cakes
- You Are My Sunshine
- Ride!
- Do the Bird
- Slow Twistin'
- You Ain't Nothin' But a Nothin'
- Just to Hold My Hand
- Rock Me in the Cradle of Love
- Wild!
- Why Doncha Ask Me
- Never Pick a Pretty Boy
- Willyam, Willyam
- Where Did I Go Wrong
- Deep Dark Secret
- There Ain't Nothin' I Wouldn't Do for You
- (That's What) My Mama Said
- Let's Twine
- Standing in the Need of Love
- It's a Funny Situation
- I Really Love You
- (It's Wonderful) The Love I Feel for You
- To Know Him Is to Love Him
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Overview
Dee Dee Sharp reached the big time with the novelty hit "Mashed Potato Time" in 1962, while the follow-up, "Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)," hit the Top Ten as well cemented her status as a novelty singer. As The Best of Dee Dee Sharp 1962-1966 shows, despite being unfairly remembered as such she in reality was a powerful singer blessed with a wonderfully clear voice. Indeed her soulful and direct style makes even the silliest song ("Do the Bird!," "Baby Cakes") sound real and gives the better songs here ("Just to Hold My Hand," "Why Don't You Ask Me") an extra kick. That she never really had a hit after the "Mashed Potato" saga meant that Sharp and Cameo-Parkway tried different sounds and styles, looking for that elusive next smash. Sharp sounded at ease with every style, lightly bopping through dance numbers like the slinky "Let's Twine," the hard-hitting girl group sound of "You Ain't Nothin' But a Nothin'," the gospel soul of "Rock Me in the Cradle of Love," the silky Chicago-styled soul of "(That's What) My Mama Said," and the proto-Philly soul of "I Really Love You." At least one song, the bouncy and nearly perfect Motown facsimile "There Ain't Nothing I Wouldn't Do for You," should have been a huge smash, and many others should have gotten more than just a toe on the charts. It wasn't for lack of talent. Both Sharp and her collaborators, who included Bob Crewe, Carl Davis, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff, were loaded with the stuff. Whatever the reason, Sharp isn't usually on the list when great female singers of the '60s are discussed. Perhaps this collection, the first to put the spotlight on her Cameo sides, will help to change that. Even if it doesn't, fans of the '60s girl sound will be overjoyed to finally have a legitimate Dee Dee Sharp collection. ~ Tim Sendra
Product Details
Release Date: | 10/18/2005 |
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Label: | Abkco Records |
UPC: | 0018771923329 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Dee Dee Sharp Primary ArtistChubby Checker Primary Artist
Bobby Eli Guitar
Bobby Gregg Drums
Kenny Gamble Vocals (Background)
Buddy Savitt Saxophone
Norman Harris Guitar
Karl Chambers Drums
Dave Appell Guitar
Raun MacKinnon Vocals (Background)
Luther Randolph Keyboards
Winnie Walford Bass
Cindy Scott Vocals (Background)
Georgie Young & the Rockin 'Bocs Saxophone
Jim Meeley Vocals (Background)
Sandy Person Vocals (Background)
Joe Macho Bass
Jimmy Wisner Keyboards
Earl Young Drums
Thom Bell Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Dan Dailey Saxophone
Ronnie Baker Bass
Leon Huff Keyboards
Eddie Custis Vocals (Background)
Lillian Washington Vocals (Background)
Joe Sher Drums
Willa Ward Vocals (Background)
Cliff Jackson & His Crazy Cats Drums
Charlotte Walker Vocals (Background)
Vivian Dix Vocals (Background)
Joe Sgro Guitar
Fred Nuzzullio Saxophone
Roy Traigis Keyboards
Roland Chambers Guitar
Elfay Willis Vocals (Background)
Joe Renzetti Guitar
Robert Martin Keyboards
Rick Kellis Keyboards
Technical Credits
Carl Davis Audio Production,ProducerLeon Huff Audio Production,Arranger,Producer
Kenny Gamble Audio Production,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Bob Crewe Audio Production,Composer,Producer
Jimmy Wisner Audio Production,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Billy Jackson Audio Production,Producer
Kal Mann Audio Production,Composer,Producer
Dave Appell Audio Production,Arranger,Engineer,Producer
Bernie Lowe Executive Producer
Bob Ludwig Mastering
Riley Hampton Arranger
Barrett Strong Composer
Roy Stragis Vocal Arrangement
Robert Miller Composer,Composer
Andrew Racheck Composer
Emil Korsen Engineer
Dan Robey Composer
Luther Randolph Arranger
Maria Papazahariou Session Research
Janessa Gursky Assistant Art Director
Bonfilio Design Design
Joel Fein Engineer
Tracy Alexander Composer
David Appell Composer
Edward Fluri Composer
Juanita Boone Composer
Frederick C. Gorman Composer
Don Robey Composer
Joe Tarsia Engineer
William Jackson Composer
William Garrett Composer
Matt Boynton Assistant Engineer
Phil Spector Composer
Jimmie Davis Composer
Gregg Geller Reissue Producer
Charles Calello Arranger
Seth Adkins Research
Tom Psipsikas Assistant Engineer
Joseph Wissert Engineer
Robert Bateman Composer
Jeff Tamarkin Essay,Liner Notes
Teri Landi Reissue Producer,Session Research
Jody H. Klein Reissue Producer
Brian Holland Composer
Georgia Dobbins Composer
Stacin Gregson Assistant Engineer
Iris Keitel Art Direction
James Bishop Composer
Joe Renzetti Arranger
Lenne Allik Concept
Rick Kellis Arranger
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