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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 Mint Juleps, who formed in 1985,[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, and they had sung back-up for Bob Geldof, The Belle Stars and Dr. Feelgood.[3] Their debut album, One Time, were issued on Stiff Records in 1985.[4][5] In 1990 they appeared in Spike Lee's TV production, Do It Acapella.[6] In 1994, Round Our Way saw a release in both the UK and US.[7][8]

The group also provided backing vocals on Mickey Hart's Mystery Box, which was released in 1996.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ a b Alistair Kleebauer (2010-11-02). "Bethnal Green church celebrates with The Mint Juleps and record-spinning Reverend". Docklands & East London Advertiser. Archived from the original on 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
  2. ^ Bush, John. "The Mint Juleps: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
  3. ^ "Stiff - Mint Juleps". Stiff-records.com. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  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. ^ Hill, Michael. "Usually highbrow PBS goes a cappella with 'Spike & Co.'". Baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  7. ^ "Round Our Way - The Mint Juleps | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  8. ^ "The Mint Juleps | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  9. ^ Planer, Lindsay. "Mickey Hart's Mystery Box". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-13. All the more diverse are the contributions of the Mint Juleps.... Collectively, their paradisaical harmonies support Hart's occasional leads...
  10. ^ Metzger, John (November 1997). "Mickey Hart's Mystery Box". The Music Box. Retrieved 2018-11-13. The Mint Juleps handle the Hunter-penned lyrics so skillfully that the ensemble essentially becomes a rhythm track of its own.