The Dale Sisters

The Dale Sisters
Also known asThe England Sisters
BornBetty: 1939
Hazel: 1942
Julie: 1941
Goole, Yorkshire, England
GenresTraditional pop
Years active1959–1963
LabelsEmber

The Dale Sisters were an English vocal trio, who had limited chart success in the early 1960s. They are best remembered for their recordings of "Heartbeat"[1] and "My Sunday Baby (un Telegrama)", both of which became minor hits in the UK Singles Chart.[2] Other songs they sang included "Billy Boy, Billy Boy", "Road to Love"[3] and "All My Life".[4] Their work, when they were billed by their alternative name of The England Sisters, was arranged by John Barry.[5]

They were born in Goole, Yorkshire, as Betty, Hazel and Julie Dunderdale, a name they later shortened to become the Dale Sisters.[6] In July 1959, they won a talent contest which was organised by The People, at Butlins, Filey. Later that year they made their first London appearance at the Lyceum Theatre.[7] They were on the bill with Helen Shapiro and The Brook Brothers at the Odeon Theatre, Halifax on 7 April 1962, as part of a national tour.[8] In January 1963, they played the Two Red Shoes Ballroom, Elgin, Scotland, just a week after The Beatles appeared there.[9] Their UK television show appearances included Thank Your Lucky Stars with Adam Faith, John Leyton, The Brooks Brothers, Geoff Goddard and Dion in 1961.[10]

The Dale Sisters tracks "My Sunday Baby (un Telegrama)" and "All My Life" appeared on the compilation album, Say When - Ember Sixties Pop Vol. 1 1960-1961.[11][12]

They are not to be confused with a similar named, latter day American singing group composed of Ann, Lorri, Lynne, and Amy Dale.[13]

Members

  • Elizabeth (Betty) Dunderdale (born 1939, Goole, Yorkshire, England)
  • Hazel Read Dunderdale (born 1942, Goole, Yorkshire, England)
  • Julie Dunderdale-Smith (born 1941, Goole, Yorkshire, England)

Discography

Date A-side B-side Record label - catalogue reference UK Singles Chart Notes
February 1960 "Little Child" "Heartbeat" His Master's Voice - POP 710 33 Billed as The England Sisters
August 1960 "The Kiss" "Billy Boy, Billy Boy" His Master's Voice - POP 781 -
October 1961 "My Sunday Baby (un Telegrama)" "All My Life" Ember Records - EMBS 140 36
April 1962 "Road to Love" "Secrets" Ember - EMBS 151 -

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References

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  2. ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 138. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. ^ "Dale Sisters, The - Road To Love (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 1962. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  4. ^ "The Dale Sisters | Songs". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  5. ^ "UK Top 10: Musicians Index". Chartwatch.co.uk. 25 August 2006. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  6. ^ "VARIOUS ARTISTS / SAY WHEN - EMBER SIXTIES POP VOLUME 1 (1960 - 1961) CD". Heyday-mo.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  7. ^ "10 - Dale Sisters | Flickr". Flickr. 21 March 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Concerts & Package Tours : 1962 (January to February)". Bradfordtimeline.co.uk. 15 December 1961. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Two Red Shoes Ballroom, Elgin | Re-live the gigs, remind yourself of the bands, share your memories". Tworedshoes.wordpress.com. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  10. ^ "ADAM FAITH – "What Do You Want"". FreakyTrigger. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  11. ^ "System Records. Independent specialist music store". Systemrecords.co.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  12. ^ "Say When: Ember 60s Pop, Vol. 1 - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  13. ^ "Dale Sisters | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  14. ^ "The Dale Sisters Discography - UK". 45cat. Retrieved 30 January 2014.