Artists

A Brief History

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Sisters Delphine and Dinell Cook originally formed The Sherrys with Tammi Terrell, who was later

replaced by cousin Charlotte Butler and friend Dolores "Honey" Wylie.  The four girl group would

eventually end up as three, with the two sisters and Dolores.   In 1962, writer/producers Johnny

Madara and Dave White had been scouting around for a good girl group for several months

when a business partner, Aram Boornazian, brought in the three Philly girls, who he had

happened to hear harmonizing at a neighborhood school dance.  Aram knew that Johnny and

Dave had written a number called "Pop Pop Pop-Pie", written for the popular dance, The Pop-Pie,

which they felt was sure-fire hit material.  All they needed was the right group to sing it.

 

One listen to Delphine, Dinell and Dolores and they knew they had what they were looking for.

Without hesitation the girls were signed to Guyden Records and named The Sherrys.  The song

was recorded, released and immediately became a national hit, going to number 35 on the pop

charts and number 25 on the R&B charts.

 

Several other songs hit the charts as well, including "Saturday Night" and "Slop Time."  What

followed was a dance album with the group, "At The Hop With The Sherrys," which featured all

the popular dances of the past several years.  The album played around the world and the girls

toured Europe.