[audio http://boxstr.com/files/3897784_f7nu1/Dee%20Dee%20Sharp%20-%20Gravy%2001.mp3] Dee Dee Sharp – “Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)” (1962)
In 1962, “Mashed Potato Time” and “Slow Twistin’” charted a wee bit higher than this song — but “Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)” is my favorite Dee Dee Sharp song from the Sixties.
“Gravy” charted #9 Billboard Pop and #11 Billboard R&B.
Pennsylvania born and bred Sharp, born Dione LaRue, was the first Black teen idol thanks to her many appearances on Dick Clark’s Philly based “American Bandstand” show. I recall Sharp’s performances vividly and my thinking she was so groovy. I sure do wish that Clark would put these types of classic performances (that he must have in his vaults) on DVD for all to re-live and enjoy.
Miss Sharp is still in the music business today. You may read a biography on her here and check out her My Space Page here.
Keep the oldies alive!
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Filed under: Cameo/Parkway, Dave Appell & Kal Mann, Dee Dee Sharp, Fabulous Female Vocalists, Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes), Pop/R&B, Sixties
