Sugah Wooga

"Sugah Wooga"
Single by The Three Playmates
B-side"Lovey Dovey Pair"
Released1957
GenreR&B
Length2:45
LabelSavoy 45-1528
Songwriter(s)Brooks, Cadena
The Three Playmates singles chronology
"It Must Be Love"
(1957) 		"Sugah Wooga"
(1957) 		"Give Your Love To Me"
(1958)

"Sugah Wooga" was a chart hit for R&B female trio the Three Playmates in 1958. It was their only hit.

Background

The 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

The 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

The 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

  1. ^ Allbutforgottenoldies.net - The Three Playmates, ABOUT
  2. ^ Discogs - The Three Playmates – Sugah Wooga / Lovey Dovey Pair
  3. ^ Jazzdisco.org - The Three Playmates, NYC, October 22, 1957
  4. ^ Billboard, December 16, 1957 - Page 62 * * Review Spotlight on ... R&B RECORDS
  5. ^ First Pressings: 1958, Galen Gart - Page 14
  6. ^ Billboard, December 30, 1957 - Page 41 * R&B TERRITORIAL BEST SELLERS, NEW HIT SELLING FAST !
  7. ^ Billboard, February 10, 1958 - Page 49 Coming Up Stronger Every Week!
  8. ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2006, by Joel Whitburn - Page 846