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In 1963, sisters Barbara Ann and Rosa Hawkins and their cousin Joan
Marie Johnson traveled from the segregated South to New York City
under the auspices of their manager, former pop singer Joe Jones.
With their wonderful harmonies, they were an immediate success. To
this day, the Dixie Cups' greatest hit, ""Chapel of Love,"" is
considered one of the best songs of the past sixty years. The Dixie
Cups seemed to have the world on a string. Their songs were lively
and popular, singing on such topics as love, romance, and Mardi
Gras, including the classic ""Iko Iko."" Behind the stage curtain,
however, their real-life story was one of cruel exploitation by
their manager, who continued to harass the women long after they
finally broke away from his thievery and assault. Of the three
young women, no one suffered more than the youngest, Rosa Hawkins,
who was barely out of high school when the New Orleans teens were
discovered and relocated to New York City. At the peak of their
success, Rosa was a naive songstress entrapped in a world of abuse
and manipulation. Chapel of Love: The Story of New Orleans Girl
Group the Dixie Cups explores the ups and downs of one of the most
successful girl groups of the early 1960s. Telling their story for
the first time, in their own words, Chapel of Love reintroduces the
Louisiana Music Hall of Famers to a new audience.
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Savoy At 60 CD (2002) (CD)
Various Artists; Contributions by Paul Reid III; Produced by Billy Vera, David Usher, Dick Bock, …
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Discovery Miles 3 980
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