Dick and Dee Dee | |
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 Dick and Dee Dee publicity photo, mid-1960s | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, rock and roll, Folk |
| Occupation | Singing duo |
| Years active | 1960–1969 |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records, Liberty Records, Dot Records |
| Past members | Dick St. John (deceased) Dee Dee Sperling |
| Website | www.DickandDeeDee.com |
Dick and Dee Dee (or Dick and Deedee) are an American singer-songwriter duo who reached popularity in the early to mid-1960s. The group was founded by California classmates Richard Gosting and Mary Sperling. They eventually changed their names to Dick St. John and Dee Dee Sperling (currently Dee Dee Phelps). They had their first hit in 1961 when "The Mountain's High" reached No. 2 on the Billboard 100.[1] They toured with the Beach Boys and opened for the Rolling Stones during the Stones's 1964 tour of California.[2] Regulars on the show Shindig!, the duo had multiple hit songs before St. John and Sperling disbanded in 1969.[3] In the 1980s, St. John toured with his wife, Sandy.[4] Dick St. John died on December 27, 2003, after a fall at his home.[3] Dee Dee Phelps began performing with actor/singer Michael Dunn as Dick and Dee Dee in 2008, appearing in large doo wop and rock and roll shows throughout the United States.[5]
- ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 134. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Leigh, Spencer. "Dee Dee Interview". BBC Radio. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 154. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Leigh, Spencer. "Dick St. John (1940-2003)". Spectropop. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ James, Gary. "Gary James' Interview With Dee Dee Sperling of "Dick and Dee Dee"". Classic Bands. Retrieved January 31, 2011.