UNSUNG HEROES OF SOUL #Girl Group

A Philadelphia group, Brenda & The Tabulations were clearly influenced by the doo-wop harmonies of the 1950s. Brenda Payton’s voice was sweet and occasionally rough-edged, making the group sound paradoxically innocent and world-weary.

The Velvelettes were one of a surprising number of Motown groups who undeservedly fell through the cracks.