The Mint Juleps

The Mint Juleps, who first gained notice in 1986,[1] is a six-piece all-female a cappella group from the east end of London. The group consists of four sisters: Sandra, Debbie, Lizzie and Marcia Charles, who were joined by two school friends, Julie Isaac and Debbie Longworth.[2] Before they were signed by Stiff Records, they had gained experience touring with Sister Sledge[1] and Billy Bragg, Kool & The Gang, Lenny Henry, Shalamar, Fine Young Cannibals and they had sung back-up for Bob Geldof, the Belle Stars, Alison Moyet, Al Green, Peter Gabriel and Dr. Feelgood.[3] Their debut album, One Time, were issued on Stiff Records in 1985.[4][5] In December 1988, the group appeared as a cappella singing Angels in the BBC Christmas special, Billy's Christmas Angels.[6] In 1990 they appeared in Spike Lee's television documentary, Do It Acapella.[7] In 1994, Round Our Way saw a release in both the UK and US.[8][9]

This article is about the musical group. For the drink, see Mint julep.

The Mint Juleps
OriginLondon, England
GenresA cappella
Years active1986 (1986)–present
LabelsStiff Records
Members
  • Sandra Charles
  • Debbie Charles
  • Lizzie Charles
  • Marcia Charles
  • Julie Isaac
  • Debbie Longworth

The group also provided lead and backing vocals on Mickey Hart's Mystery Box, which was released in 1996.[10][11]

References
  1. Kleebauer, Alistair (2 November 2010). "Bethnal Green church celebrates with The Mint Juleps and record-spinning Reverend". Docklands & East London Advertiser. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  2. Bush, John. "The Mint Juleps: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  3. "Stiff - Mint Juleps". Stiff-records.com. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  4. Colin Larkin, ed. (2003). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music (Third ed.). Virgin Books. p. 345. ISBN 1-85227-969-9.
  5. "One Time - The Mint Juleps | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  6. "Radio Times listings for BBC1 on 23rd December 1988". BBC Programme Index. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  7. Hill, Michael. "Usually highbrow PBS goes a cappella with 'Spike & Co.'". Baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  8. "Round Our Way - The Mint Juleps | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  9. "The Mint Juleps | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  10. Planer, Lindsay. "Mickey Hart's Mystery Box". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 November 2018. All the more diverse are the contributions of the Mint Juleps.... Collectively, their paradisaical harmonies support Hart's occasional leads...
  11. Metzger, John (November 1997). "Mickey Hart's Mystery Box". The Music Box. Retrieved 13 November 2018. The Mint Juleps handle the Hunter-penned lyrics so skillfully that the ensemble essentially becomes a rhythm track of its own.
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