Spanning the years 1962 to 1968, this is the
tenth and final volume in our long-running
compilation series of girl group treasures from
the USA. The tracks were recorded in
Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Nashville
and Cincinnati. Many are making their first
appearance on CD, including ‘Top Twenty’ by
the Delicates, previously unissued in any
format.
? Highlights include ‘Hot Spot’ by Philly girl
group the Bronzettes, a dancefloor-friendly
gem produced by Chubby Checker; ‘Nothing
Can Go Wrong’ by Los Angeles’ the Bea’s, a
jangly nugget that sounds like the Bangles
many years ahead of their time; and ‘Big
House’, a Spector-style opus by the Carolines
of New York.
? The collection comes with a picture-packed 24-
page booklet featuring in-depth notes by Ace’s
in-house girl group buff Mick Patrick. Although
this is the final volume in the series, you can
be certain Ace will continue releasing girl
group compilations in some shape or form for
more years to come, for wherever Mick is,
needless to say, that’s where the girls are, too.
