The Ikettes
| Company type | Vocal group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music recordings, live performances |
The Ikettes, initially known as The Artettes, were a female vocal group consisting primarily of three (occasionally four) backing singers for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Apart from their supporting role, they gained notable independent recognition during the 1960s with popular tracks such as "I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)" and "Peaches 'N' Cream". In 2017, Billboard placed "I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)" at number 63 on its ranking of the 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.
Their origins trace back to the "Artettes," who provided backing vocals for Art Lassiter. The first official incarnation of the Ikettes included Delores Johnson, Eloise Hester, and Josie Jo Armstead. The most acclaimed lineup comprised Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields, and Jessie Smith, who later went on to establish The Mirettes.
Throughout the 1960s, the Ikettes became recognized for their signature look: minidresses paired with long hairstyles and dynamic, high-energy choreography that mirrored the influence of their mentor, Tina Turner. Tina stressed the importance of professionalism and stagecraft, remarking, "They represent me... There is absolutely no tolerance for sloppiness or lack of professionalism." She also underscored that their allure was a form of empowerment rather than mere provocation.
1960–1968
In 1960, when Art Lassiter was absent from a recording session, Ike Turner enlisted Lassiter’s backing singers—the Artettes (Robbie Montgomery, Frances Hodges, Sandra Harding)—to support Tina Turner on "A Fool in Love." Following the track's success, Ike created the Ike & Tina Turner Revue with a fresh group of backing vocalists: Delores Johnson, Eloise Hester, and Jo Armstead, as Montgomery was expecting a child. In 1961, they recorded "I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)", which climbed to number three on the Billboard R&B chart and reached number nineteen on the Hot 100.
After her maternity leave, Montgomery returned to the revue and joined forces with Jessie Smith (formerly of Benny Sharp and the Zorros of Rhythm) and Venetta Fields to form what became the first official Ikettes. The revue embarked on extensive tours throughout the segregated Southern United States and performed at prominent venues including the Apollo Theater and Howard Theater.
In 1962, Ike transferred them to his own Teena label, releasing singles such as "Crazy in Love" (credited to Robbie Montgomery & the Ikettes) and "Prisoner in Love," which was later renamed "No Bail in This Jail" to avoid confusion with James Brown’s song. During this timeframe, Bonnie Bramlett briefly became the first white member of the Ikettes.
Although singles like "Here's Your Heart" (1964) and "What'cha Gonna Do (When I Leave You)" (1966) did not achieve national chart success, between 1964 and 1966 six singles were issued on Modern Records, including hits like "Peaches 'N' Cream" and "I'm So Thankful." Ike dispatched a different set of Ikettes—Janice Singleton, Diane Rutherford, Marquentta Tinsley—to tour with "The Dick Clark Caravan of Stars," while Montgomery, Smith, and Fields remained with his revue. After their departure to form the Mirettes, new members such as Pat Arnold (P.P. Arnold), Gloria Scott, and Maxine Smith joined the Ikettes.
The debut album by the Ikettes, Soul The Hits, was released in 1966 under Modern Records. It is important to note that backing vocals on Tina Turner's Phil Spector-produced track "River Deep – Mountain High" were actually performed by the Blossoms. Following this single's success in Europe, Ike & Tina Turner toured Britain alongside The Rolling Stones in 1966, featuring Ikettes Rose Smith, Pat Arnold, and Ann Thomas. That same year saw Shelly Clark join until she was sidelined by a bus accident. Other performers who appeared as Ikettes during this period included Pat Powdrill, Paulette Parker (Maxayn), Jean Brown, and Juanita Hixson.
In 1968, Pompeii Records issued "So Fine" credited to Ike & Tina Turner & the Ikettes; it reached number fifty on the R&B chart. That summer introduced a refreshed Ikettes lineup comprising Edna Richardson, Claudia Lennear, and Ester Jones.
1969–1976
During 1969 and 1970, singles credited to The Ikettes (alongside Ike & Tina Turner) were released by Minit Records and its parent company Liberty Records, featuring tracks such as "Come Together" and the cover of Sly & the Family Stone's "I Want to Take You Higher."
In November 1969, Ike & Tina Turner were invited by The Rolling Stones to serve as the opening act for their American tour. At that time, The Ikettes consisted of Claudia Lennear, Ester Jones, and Pat Powdrill. They made appearances on television programs including Playboy After Dark in December 1969 and The Ed Sullivan Show in January 1970. That same month, they performed at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas, sharing the venue with Redd Foxx. The following year, Vera Hamilton and Jean Brown joined Ester Jones in the group, appearing on shows like The Andy Williams Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
In 1971, Liberty Records merged into United Artists Records. That year marked the release of The Ikettes' debut single on United Artists titled "Got What It Takes (To Get What I Want)." Their last known single, "Two Timin', Double Dealin'," was released in 1972. Edna Richardson rejoined the ensemble intermittently until 1976. In April 1972, Richardson, Jean Brown, and Ester Jones appeared on Soul Train and lent their backing vocals to Gayle McCormick's album Flesh & Blood (1972). Later that year, in October, Tina Turner along with The Ikettes performed at the political fundraiser Star-Spangled Women for McGovern–Shriver held at Madison Square Garden.
Throughout 1973, there were lineup shifts; Ester Jones was temporarily absent following a fine for being late. The Ikettes often encountered low wages and frequent penalties from Ike & Tina Turner for issues such as tardiness and missed appearances. Jones earned recognition as the "longest-lasting Ikette" and was affectionately dubbed the "Motha" Ikette due to her role as trainer and choreographer. In February of that year, the group—comprising Linda Sims, Linda-Shuford Williams, and Alesia Butler—performed on The Midnight Special. They returned in November with Sims joined by Edna Richardson and Charlotte Lewis. By December, Sims, Lewis, and Debbie Wilson were featured on Switzerland's Hits à Gogo. Additionally, Sims and Wilson contributed backing vocals alongside Tina Turner on Frank Zappa's albums Over-Nite Sensation (1973) and Apostrophe (') (1974), which were recorded at the Turners' own Bolic Sound studio.
United Artists issued The Ikettes' final album, (G)Old & New, in January 1974. In March of that year, Edna Richardson, Stonye Figueroa, and Linda Sims appeared on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. For most of 1974, Ester Jones, Yolanda Goodwin, and Marcy Thomas took over those roles. By late 1975, the last Ike & Tina Turner Revue lineup consisted of Richardson, Goodwin, and Jones. This trio performed on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert in March 1976 prior to the revue's dissolution later that year.
1988–2000s
In 1988, Ike Turner sought to reignite his career by introducing new Ikettes, including Marcy Thomas, Bonnie Johnson, and Jeanette Bazzell. After a 1989 arrest related to drugs and serving an 18-month prison term, he successfully overcame his substance issues and revitalized his musical journey throughout the 1990s. During this period, he assembled fresh Ikette ensembles featuring Jeanette Bazzell, Nina Hill, Randi Love (also known as Michelle Love), Stonye Figueroa, Vera Hamilton, and Audrey Madison.
Post-Ikette careers
- Jo Armstead embarked on a solo path and joined forces with Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson to create the Ashford/Simpson/Armstead songwriting and production collective.
- Bonnie Bramlett established the duo Delaney & Bonnie (active from 1967 to 1972), achieving notable success with tracks like "Never Ending Song of Love" (peaking at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100) and "Only You Know and I Know" (reaching No. 20).
- Venetta Fields built a distinguished career as a backing vocalist for artists such as Ray Charles (with The Raelettes), Humble Pie, Pink Floyd (as part of The Blackberries), Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Bob Seger, and the Rolling Stones. After relocating to Australia in 1982, she collaborated with leading Australian musicians.
- Edna Richardson (born Woods) appeared briefly in the 1974 film Truck Turner and later performed as a backup dancer for Tina Turner under the stage name LeJeune Richardson.
- Janice Singleton led various groups signed to A&M and Verve Records, toured alongside Leo Sayer, Martha Reeves, Boz Scaggs, and Joe Cocker, and in 2007 became part of the Mohegan Sun All Stars ensemble.
- Paulette Parker (known professionally as Maxayn Lewis) founded the band Maxayn during the early 1970s and toured with artists including Gino Vannelli, Donna Summer, and Rufus.
- Ester Jones lent her vocals to the funk/soul group Formula 5 in the 1980s; she passed away in 2006 due to health-related issues.
- Robbie Montgomery served as a Night Tripper for Dr. John and provided backing vocals for Barbra Streisand, Debbie Reynolds, Joe Cocker, and Stevie Wonder. She later established a thriving restaurant enterprise and starred in the reality show Welcome to Sweetie Pie's. In 2018, she released her first EP after four decades.
- Claudia Lennear, known for inspiring Mick Jagger’s "Brown Sugar" and David Bowie’s "Lady Grinning Soul," performed backup vocals for Joe Cocker and Humble Pie. She issued a solo album in 1973 before shifting her focus to education. Lennear was featured in the Academy Award-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom.
- P.P. Arnold departed following Ike & Tina Turner's UK tour with the Rolling Stones in 1966; encouraged by Mick Jagger to pursue solo endeavors, she achieved UK chart success with hits such as "The First Cut Is The Deepest" and "Angel of the Morning."
- Shelly Clark co-founded Honey Cone in 1968; their 1971 track "Want Ads" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She is married to Verdine White, bassist of Earth, Wind & Fire.
- Marcy Thomas (also known as Lyrica Garrett) performed alongside Ike Turner and appeared on reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood with her daughter Lyrica Anderson.
- Ann Thomas left the group after becoming pregnant by Ike Turner in 1968; she later returned to manage wardrobe duties for the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She was married to Turner between 1981 and 1990.
- Jeanette Bazzell Turner, who was married to Ike Turner from 1995 until 2000, continues to perform while also working as a real estate agent.
- Audrey Madison Turner, Ike Turner's final spouse, participated on The X Factor in 2011 and authored a memoir recounting their tumultuous relationship affected by his bipolar disorder.
1960s–1970s
- Shirley Alexander, also known as Shirley Butler (1969–1970)
- Jo Armstead (1960–circa 1962)
- P.P. Arnold (1965–1966)
- Mary Bennett (April to July 1978)
- Bonnie Bramlett (approximately 1963–1964), recognized as the first Caucasian member
- Mary "Jean Brown" Standard (1967–1968, 1970–1972; passed away January 23, 2023)
- Alesia "Sugar" Butler (1973)
- Judy Cheeks (1975)
- Shelly Clark (1966), who later joined Honey Cone
- Venetta Fields (circa 1961–1965)
- Stonye Figueroa, also known as Barbara Cook (1969–1970; 1974)
- Yolanda Goodwin (1974–1976)
- Martha Graham (around 1968)
- Vera Hamilton (1970–1971; deceased August 31, 2013)
- Eloise Hester, aka Eloise Carter (1960–1962)
- Juanita Hixson (1964 onwards)
- Frances Hodges (1960)
- Sandra Harding (1960)
- Brenda Holloway
- Patrice Holloway
- Delores "Dee Dee" Johnson (circa 1961–1962)
- Elyana Armstrong (1962)
- Johnnie B. Johnson-Day (early 1960s)
- Ester Jones, also known as Esther Burton and Ester Bills (1968–1976; died in 2006), noted as the "longest-serving Ikette"
- Claudia Lennear, also called Joy Lennear (1968–1970)
- Charlotte Lewis
- Kathi McDonald (circa 1969)
- Robbie Montgomery (1960–1965)
- Paulette Parker, better known as Maxayn Lewis (approximately 1966–1968)
- Pat Powdrill (around 1967–1970; passed away April 11, 1996)
- Vermettya Royster
- Edna "LeJeune" Richardson, also Edna Woods (1968–1969; 1971–1976)
- Diane Rutherford-Swann (circa 1964–1966)
- Gloria Scott (around 1965)
- Linda Shuford-Williams, also known as Linda Jones (1972–1974)
- Linda Sims
- Janice Singleton (approximately 1964–1966)
- Jessie Smith (circa 1961–1965)
- Maxine Smith (1965)
- Rose Smith (around 1966)
- Jackie Stanton
- Gail Stevens (1972)
- The Stovall Sisters (1967)
- Margaret Ann Thomas (1966–1968), recognized as a "non-singing Ikette"
- Marcy Thomas, also called Lyrica Garrett (1974–1975)
- Marquentta Tinsley (circa 1964 onwards)
- Adrienne Williams
- Carlena "Flora" Williams (circa 1963–64)
- Debbie Wilson
1980s–2000s
- Jeanette Bazzell Turner (1988–2000)
- Bonnie Johnson (1988)
- Marcy Thomas, aka Lyrica Garrett (1988)
- Vera Hamilton (mid-1990s period)
- Stonye Figueroa, also known as Barbara Cook (1998)
- Randi Love, also Michelle Love (mid-1990s to early 2000s)
- Audrey Madison Turner (1993 to early 2000s)
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart
positions |
Notes | |||||
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| US Top 200 |
US R&B | |||||||
| Fine Fine Fine |
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| Soul The Hits |
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— | — |
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| In Person |
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142 | 19 |
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| Come Together |
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130 | 13 |
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| (G)Old & New |
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— | — | |||||
| "—" indicates the album did not chart. | ||||||||
Compilations
- 1987: Fine Fine Fine (Kent Records)
- 2007: Can't Sit Down... 'Cos It Feels So Good: The Complete Modern Recordings (Kent Records)
Singles
The Ikettes achieved three placements on the Billboard Hot 100 and also charted three times on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, including one top ten entry. Additionally, they contributed vocals to recordings alongside Ike & Tina Turner.
"What'cha Gonna Do (When I Leave You)" b/w "Down, Down" "So Fine" b/w So Blue Over You Make 'Em Wait <b/w Beauty Is Just Skin Deep 'Nov '68 'Pompeii -45-66683 '—' '—' 'Cussin', Cryin' & Carryin' On '- Reviewed by Billboard November '68 Come Together <b/w Honky Tonk Women 'Jan '70 'Minit -32087 '57 '21' 'Come Together' '- Credited to Ike & Tina Turner and The Ikettes I Want to Take You Higher <b/w Contact High 'May '70 'Liberty -56177 '34' '25' 'Come Together' '- Credited to Ike & Tina Turner and The Ikettes Got What It Takes (To Get What I Want) <b/w If You Take A Close Look 'Dec '71 'United Artists -50866' '—' '—' 'Non-album tracks' I'm Just Not Ready for Love <b/w Two Timin' Double Dealin' 'Dec '72 'United Artists -51103' '—' '—' 'Non-album tracks'| Single (A-side, B-side) | Release Date | Label & Catalog No. | Peak Chart Positions | Album | Additional Information | ||||||
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| US Hot 100 | US R&B | ||||||||||
| "I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)"
b/w "Find My Baby" |
Nov 1961 | Atco – 45-6212 | 19 | 3 | Non-album tracks | * Ranked No. 63 on Billboard's list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time | |||||
| "Troubles on My Mind"
b/w "Come On and Truck" |
Apr 1962 | Atco – 45-6223 | — | — | |||||||
| "Heavenly Love"
b/w "Zizzy Zee Zum Zum" |
Jul 1962 | Atco – 45-6232 | — | — | |||||||
| "I Had a Dream the Other Night"
b/w "I Do Love You" |
Nov 1962 | Atco – 45-6243 | — | — | |||||||
| "Crazy in Love"
b/w Pee Wee |
Feb 1963 | Teena – 1701 | — | — | * Released under Robbie Montgomery and the Ikettes' name | ||||||
| "No Bail in This Jail (Prisoner In Love)"
b/w "Those Words" |
Apr 1963 | Teena – 1702 | 126* | — | * Teena was Ike Turner's label, named in honor of Tina Turner | ||||||
| "You're Still My Baby"
b/w "I'm Leaving You" |
Apr 1963 | Sony – 112 | — | — |
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-"Blue with a Broken Heart" b/w "Mind In A Whirl" |
"c. 1963" | "Sonja – 2003" | "—" | "—" | "Credited to Carlena Williams; Sonja was an Ike Turner imprint" |
| "Here's Your Heart"
"Here's Your Heart (Instrumental)" |
"Jan 1964" | "Innis – 3000" | "—" | "—" | "Innis was a label owned by Ike Turner" | ||||||
| "Camel Walk"
b/w "Nobody Loves Me" |
"Dec 1964" | "Modern – 1003" | "107*" | "—" | "Soul the Hits" | ||||||
| "Peaches 'N' Cream"
b/w "The Biggest Players" |
"Feb 1965" | "Modern – 45x1005" | "36" | "28" | "Soul the Hits" | ||||||
| "I'm So Thankful"
b/w "Don't Feel Sorry for Me" |
"Jul 1965" | "Modern – 45x1011" | "74" | "12" | "Soul the Hits" | ||||||
| (Never More) Lonely for You" | "Jan 1966" | "Modern – 45xM1015" | "122*" | "—" | "Soul the Hits" | ||||||
| "Not That I Recall"
b/w "Da Doo Ron Ron" |
"Jul 1966" | "Modern – 45xM1024" | "—" | "—" | |||||||
| "Aug 1966" | "Phi-Dan –5009" | "—" | "—" | 'Non-album tracks' | 'Phi-Dan operated as a subsidiary of Phil Spector Productions; lead vocals by Pat Arnold with Rose Smith on B-side' | ||||||
| 'Mar 1968' | 'Pompeii –45-6667' | '117*' | '50' | 'So Fine' | 'Attributed to Ike & Tina Turner and The Ikettes; B-side from Cussin', Cryin' & Carryin' On' | ||||||
| Single | Release Date | Label | US Hot100 | US R&B | Album | - | I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song) b/w Find My Baby | Nov 1961 | Atco – 45-6212 | 19 | 3 | Non-album tracks | - | Troubles on My Mind b/w Come On and Truck | Apr 1962 | Atco – 45-6223 | — | — | Non-album tracks | - | Heavenly Love b/w Zizzy Zee Zum Zum | Jul 1962 | Atco – 45-6232 | — | — | Non-album tracks | - | I Had a Dream the Other Night b/w I Do Love You | Nov 1962 | Atco – 45-6243 | — | — | Non-album tracks | - | Crazy in Love b/w Pee Wee | Feb 1963 | Teena – 1701 | — | — | Non-album tracks | - | No Bail in This Jail (Prisoner In Love) b/w Those Words | Apr 1963 | Teena – 1702 | 126* | — | Non-album tracks | - | You're Still My Baby b/w I'm Leaving You | Apr 1963 | Sony – 112 | — | — | Non-album tracks | - | Blue with a Broken Heart b/w Mind In A Whirl | ca. 1963 | Sonja – 2003 | — | — | Non-album tracks | - | Here's Your Heart b/w Instrumental | Jan 1964 | Innis – 3000 | — | — | Non-album tracks | - | Camel Walk b/w Nobody Loves Me | Dec 1964 | Modern –1003 | 107* | — | Soul The Hits | - | Peaches 'N' Cream b/w The Biggest Players | Feb 1965 | Modern –45x1005 | 36 | 28 | Soul The Hits | - | I'm So Thankful b/w Don't Feel Sorry for Me | Jul 1965 | Modern –45x1011 | 74 | 12 | Soul The Hits | - | (Never More) Lonely for You b/w Sally Go Round the Roses | Jan 1966 | Modern –45xM1015 | 122* | — | Soul The Hits | - | Not That I Recall b/w Da Doo Ron Ron | Jul 1966 | Modern –45xM1024 | — | — | Soul The Hits |
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Filmography and Notable Television Appearances
| Program | Broadcast Date/Year | Ikettes Members | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shindig! | April 21, 1965 | Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields, Jessie Smith | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hollywood A Go-Go | April 24, 1965 | Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields, Jessie Smith | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bandstand | May 1, 1965 | Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields, Jessie Smith | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Big T.N.T. Show | 1966
(filmed November 29, 1965) |
Pat Arnold (P.P. Arnold), Gloria Scott, Maxine Smith | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Studio Uno | March 26, 1966 | Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields, Jessie Smith | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodbye Again | August 18, 1968
(filmed April 1968) |
Pat Powdrill, Ann Thomas, Jean Brown, Paulette Parker (Maxayn Lewis) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Hollywood Palace | December 7, 1968 | Ester Jones, Edna Richardson, Claudia Lennear | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andy's Love Concert | March 19, 1969 | Ester Jones, Edna Richardson, Claudia Lennear | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | April 13, 1969 | Ester Jones, Edna Richardson, Claudia Lennear | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It's Your Thing | 1970 | Ester Jones, Jean Brown, Vera Hamilton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playboy After Dark | February 3, 1970
(filmed December 3, 1969) |
Pat Powdrill, Ester Jones, Claudia Lennear | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Ed Sullivan Show | January 11, 1970 | Claudia Lennear, Ester Jones, Stonye Figueroa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | July 9, 1970 | Ester Jones, Vera Hamilton, Jean Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Johnny Cash Presents the Everly Brothers | August 5, 1970 | Ester Jones, Jean Brown, unknown member | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Andy Williams Show | September 26, 1970 | Ester Jones, Vera Hamilton, Jean Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | November 25, 1970 | Ester Jones, Vera Hamilton, Jean Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taking Off | 1971 | Ester Jones, Vera Hamilton, Jean Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soul to Soul | 1971 | Ester Jones, Vera Hamilton, Jean Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beat-Club | February 27, 1971 | Ester Jones, Vera Hamilton, Jean Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Pearl Bailey Show | March 27, 1971 | Ester Jones, Vera Hamilton, Jean Brown | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 19, 1971 |
Ester Jones, Jean Brown, Edna Richardson |
February 10, 1972 |
Ester Jones, Jean Brown, Edna Richardson |
- Soul Train' ' |
April 22, 1972 |
Ester Jones, Jean Brown, Edna Richardson |
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' ' |
May 4, 1972 |
Ester Jones, Jean Brown, Edna Richardson |
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' ' |
October 4, 1972 |
Ester Jones, Gail Stevens, Edna Richardson |
- The Dick Cavett Show' ' |
October 10, 1972 |
Ester Jones, Gail Stevens, Edna Richardson |
- Top à Régine' ' |
November 11, 1972 |
Ester Jones, Gail Stevens, Edna Richardson |
- The Midnight Special' ' |
February 3, 1973 |
Linda Sims, Linda Shuford-Williams, Alesia Butler |
- The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour' ' |
June 22, 1973 |
Alesia Butler, unknown member(s) |
- In Concert' ' |
August 3, 1973 |
Linda Sims, Linda Shuford-Williams, Debbie Wilson |
- The Midnight Special' ' |
November 10, 1973 |
Edna Richardson, Linda Sims, Charlotte Lewis |
- In Concert' ' |
December 14, 1973 |
Linda Sims, Charlotte Lewis, Debbie Wilson |
- Hits à Gogo' ' |
December 14, 1973 |
Linda Sims, Charlotte Lewis, Debbie Wilson |
- The Midnight Special' ' |
February 9, 1974 |
Linda Sims, Charlotte Lewis, Debbie Wilson |
- Don Kirshner's Rock Concert' ' |
March 16, 1974 |
Linda Sims, Stonye Figueroa, Edna Richardson |
- Musikladen' ' |
November 14, 1974 |
Ester Jones, Marcy Thomas (Lyrica Garrett), Yolanda Goodwin |
- Soul Train' ' |
January 18, 1975 |
Ester Jones, Marcy Thomas (Lyrica Garrett), Yolanda Goodwin |
- The Midnight Special' ' |
March 8, 1975 |
Ester Jones, Marcy Thomas (Lyrica Garrett), Edna Richardson |
- Cher' ' |
April 27, 1975 |
Ester Jones, Edna Richardson, Yolanda Goodwin |
- Cher' ' |
October 12, 1975 |
Ester Jones, Edna Richardson, Yolanda Goodwin |
- Van Dyke and Company' ' |
October 30, 1975 |
Ester Jones, Marcy Thomas (Lyrica Garrett), Edna Richardson |
- Poiret est à vous' ' |
1975 |
Ester Jones, Edna Richardson, Judy Cheeks |
-'" Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" |
March 12,"76" |
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