The Delicates

The Delicates, were a three-girl singing group, made up of members Denise Ferri, Arleen Lanzotti, and Peggy Santiglia. The group was formed in 1958 while all three members were attending Elementary School # Eight, in Belleville, New Jersey.

History

The group started out at the Brill Building in New York City, under the management of Ted Eddy, who also served as manager of Louis Prima. They recorded for Tender,Unart, United Artists, and Roulette.

In 1959 the group released a song they had written, "Black and White Thunderbird", on the United Artists Unart label. The record was produced by Don Costa, and arranged by Billy Mure. It became a significant hit on the East Coast, which afforded them a guest spot on American Bandstandin Philadelphia. They were introduced to New York legendary DJ Murray the K..1010 WINS. They wrote and recorded his legendary "Submarine Race Watcher's Theme". The Delicates were the "Original Dancing Girls".(1958).

( What became of Black and White Thunderbird??Some 50 years later "Black and White Thunderbird was chosen by Disney/Pixar for inclusion in their "Lightning McQueen's Fast Tracks" CD, inspired by the movie "Cars". That CD made the Billboard Top 10 children's audio.Recorded by the legendary Fred Mollin.