CONTINETTES

 

The Continettes (Wilmington, DE)

 

Personnel :

Valerie Robinson

Shirley Lewis

Ventie Jean Williams

Linda Powell

Jackie Emory

 

Discography :

1961 - Billy The Kidder / Boys Who Don't Understand (Richie 4300)

 

Biography :

Vince Rago owned and managed the Wilmington, DE Delaware based Richie Records from 1961-1968. His label featured Soul, Doo-wop, Pop, Rock and Psychedelic artists from the Delaware Valley. As talent scout for the area, he nurtured the musical careers of dozens of area singer-songwriters and fueled the dreams of thousands.

       

Ventie Jean Williams                                             Shirley Lewis                                           Valerie Robinson

After three singles by Teddy & the Continentals  who had a national hit –– on the Bubbling Under chart –– with “Ev’rybody Pony,” which hit #101 in September 1961. Vince Rago recorded The Continettes for their first and only single : "Billy The Kidder" b/w "Boys Who Don't Understand".

The group were composed by Valerie Robinson, Shirley Lewis, Ventie Jean Williams, Linda Powell and Jackie Emory.

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Songs :

      

        Billy The Kidder                 Boys Who Don't Understand