The Cookies
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Biography
[Edit]The Cookies essentially had two histories as distinctly different groups (with one member in common) that existed for two years at a time, six years and an entire decade apart in styles and sounds. The original Cookies were Margie Hendrix, Ethel "Earl-Jean" McCrea, and Pat Lyles, who started singing together in Brooklyn in the early '50s, made their recording debut on the Lamp imprint of Aladdin Records in 1954, and were signed to Atlantic Records in 1955 by producer/songwriter Jesse Stone. This lineup enjoyed a Top Ten hit on the R&B charts in 1956 with the single "In Paradise," and backed Chuck Willis and Joe Turner on various sessions during that same period. They ceased to exist as the Cookies when Ray Charles, who was also signed to Atlantic, transformed them into the Raelettes. They spent the next six years working under that name until 1962, when a new version of the Cookies emerged in New York, with Earl-Jean McCrea joining newcomers Dorothy Jones and Margaret Ross. That lineup began doing sessions at the Brill Building, specifically at Aldon Music, behind Tony Orlando and Neil Sedaka, among others, cutting demos and generally becoming part of the company's basic operation. It was McCrea, for example, who suggested Little Eva as a babysitter to a married pair of songwriters working at the Brill Building (Carole King and Gerry Goffin) who ended up using the babysitter's dancing and singing skills to create "The Locomotion." The single put Aldon's spinoff label, Dimension Records, on the map and the Cookies sang backup on that record, the success of which finally earned them some sessions of their own in 1962. In recent years, Goffin and King have both criticized the group for its "soft" sound, but this overlooks the sultriness of their singing — with a sharp arrangement, as on the 1962 singles "Chains," which hit number 17 on the pop charts in the fall of 1962, "Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys" (number 33 in early 1963), and "Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My Baby" (number seven in early 1963), the combination was unbeatable. Even their lesser material, such as the rather prosaic rendition of "On Broadway," is pleasant, and a few songs, such as "I Never Dreamed," have a soaring, ethereal quality that's a joy to hear, even 40 years later. In point of fact, the Cookies did have a more lyrical sound and less of the hard, soulful feel most of the black girl groups of the period had. They could have sounded more "white" than many Motown groups of the same period, but it wasn't a sound that could compete and, absent the most solid songs, the trio had run out their string by 1964. However, they earned a special place in pop music history when the Beatles added "Chains" to their repertory and ended up recording it on their first LP, Please Please Me, in 1963; there were the Cookies, right along with other American influences on the group, including the Shirelles, the Miracles, and Arthur Alexander. Following their breakup, Earl-Jean McCrea, working under the name Earl-Jean, had a solo recording career that started on a promising note in the summer of 1964 with "I'm Into Something Good." Unfortunately for her, the song was picked up by Herman's Hermits and charted in the Top Ten in their version the following fall, eclipsing the original record and the artist herself.
Title: City Stories - Single
Artist: The Milk, The Cookies, You Stone
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Fabulous Songs Of '62, Vol. 2 - 50 Original Recordings
Artist: Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Etta James, James Brown, Paul Anka, Dean Martin, Roy Orbison, Willie Nelson, Mary Wells, Ben E. King, Del Shannon, Bruce Channel, Carole King, Sam Cooke, Clyde McPhatter, Joey Dee, Ketty Lester, Solomon Burke, Arthur Alexander, Jimmy McGriff, King Curtis, Chuck Jackson, Esther Phillips, Gary U. S. Bonds, The Falcons, The Starlighters, The Mar - Keys, The Contours, Claudine Clark, Bent Fabric, The Drifters, Smokey Robinson, Bobby Bland, Charlie Gracie, Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Ford, The Noble Knights, Barbara George, Larry Finnegan, The Sensations, Frank Sinatra, The John Barry Orchestra, Jerry Wallace, Dennis Turner, The Miracles, The Cookies, The Marvelettes, The Crystals, Stan Getz, Don Gardner, The A. F. O. Studio Combo, Vocal Accompaniment The Love-Tones, Band Ohio Untouchables
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Pop
Collections
Title: Jukebox & Doo Wop Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Rumba Doowop, Vol. 2 (1955-56)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Memories of Doo Wop and More, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Original Masters: House
Genre: Electronica
Title: 50 Great Teenage Radio Hits from Way Back When
Genre: Rock
Title: Dancefloor Compilation
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: House Candy - Bienvenue a La Discoteque
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Jollygrooves - The Dance Party Mashup Unmixed
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Dj Club - Unmixed Dance Sessions
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Headphone Classics Dance
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: House Candy: 2011 Beach Party
Genre: Electronica
Title: So Cool - 90's Retro
Genre: Garage, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Super Mobile Selection Dance
Genre: Electronica
Title: Fotonovela Compilation
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Summer Party Compilation (15 Classic Hit)
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: So Cool - Disco Classics Vol. 1
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 90 Disco Classics Compilation
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Back in 90's (The Golden Tracks)
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Great Sixties Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: Jollygrooves - Back to Disco
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: The State of the Art (Twenty Thirteen)
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Early Girls, Volume 1: Popsicles & Icicles
Genre: Pop
Title: Girl Group Greats
Genre: Pop
Title: The Songs Of Carole King (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: The Songs Of Carole King (CD3)
Genre: Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: She's So Fine The Rise Of The Girl Groups (CD1)
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: She's So Fine The Rise Of The Girl Groups (CD2)
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Girls Archiv Vol. 07
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rare 45's Vol. 1 (CD4)
Title: Options Remake Of Tracks 2014 JAN. 05 (CD2)
Genre: House, Techno, Club/Dance, Funk, Progressive
Title: Sixties Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Walk Party Unfinished (CD1)
Genre: House, Techno, Club/Dance
Title: The Best Of Soul Music (CD2)
Genre: Soul
Title: Evergreens Of Soul Music
Title: Soul - Superstar Files (75 Original Recordings) (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Simply Sweet Soul Music, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Sisters With Voices, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best Of Jukebox (CD2)
Title: Without The Beatles
Title: The Alladdin Records Story (CD1)
Genre: Blues
Title: The Alladdin Records Story (CD2)
Genre: Blues
Title: Compilation Greatest Soul Divas (CD1)
Genre: Soul
Title: Jukebox Hits Of 1963 Volume 4
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Jukebox Hits Of 1963 Volume 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Sweet Soul Music 1962
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Gospel, Funk
Title: 90's Best Sensations
Genre: Pop
Title: Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974 (CD3: 1955-1958)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Girl Crazy!
Title: Soul Sounds Of The 60's (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
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Title: Jubilee & Josie R&B Vocal Groups Volume Three
Artist: Varous Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: A Whole Lot of Rainbows: Soft Pop Nuggets from the WEA Vaults
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best of the 90's Dance Music (30 Essential Tunes)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 90's Dance Party Hits (Top Party Songs)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Remember 90's (Greatest Hits Collection)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Dance Music 90's Style (20 Top Tunes)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Dance Club Radio (Delicious Tunes)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Radio Station (Essential Radio Edition)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: I Love the 90's (Best Songs For DJ's)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 90's Love (The Essential Collection)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Urban Vibes (Club Music Collection)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Club Exclusive Tunes, Vol. 2 (For Ibiza Clubbers)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: House Republic, Vol. 2 (Disco House Beats)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Lovers House, Vol. 2 (Essential House Tracks For DJ's)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Dance Club Radio, Vol. 2 (Delicious Tunes)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Dance Club Radio, Vol. 4 (Delicious Tunes)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: House Elements, Vol. 3 (House Music With Attitude)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Radio Groove, Vol. 3 (Club Radio Edit)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: House Sensation, Vol. 1 (The 90's House & Dance Classics)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 90's Dance Explosion, Vol. 2 (The Best Tunes Selection)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 90's Love, Vol. 5 (The Essential Collection)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Ibiza Closings Classics (25 Supreme House Monsters)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Radio Nation, Vol. 5 (25 Real House Classics)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: On the Radio, Vol. 7 (20 Real House Classics)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Balearic House Classics, Vol. 2 (25 All Time House Anthems)
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Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: House Box (Groovy House Classics), Vol. 2
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Hypnotic Atoms - Electronic Ambient Tracks
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop