"Sugah Wooga" was a chart hit for R&B female trio the Three Playmates in 1958. It was their only hit.
Background The female trio was from Newark, New Jersey, and consisted of the Beatty sisters, Lucille and Alma and Gwen Brooks. The song they recorded was a dance song. Allbutforgottenoldies.net - The Three Playmates, ABOUT
The single, backed with "Lovey Dovey Pair", was recorded with backup from musicians that included Buddy Lucas on tenor sax, Bobby Banks on organ, and Leonard Gaskin on bass. It was written by Brooks and Ozzie Cadena.Discogs - The Three Playmates – Sugah Wooga / Lovey Dovey Pair It was released on Savoy 1528. Jazzdisco.org - The Three Playmates, NYC, October 22, 1957
Reception The review of their single in Billboard December 16, 1957 issue was positive, referring to the songs as powerful entries and noting the clever use of voices on the A side. The B side was a "tender" ballad about adolescent love.Billboard, December 16, 1957 - Page 62 * * Review Spotlight on ... R&B RECORDS
Chart performance The single did very well in some cities, hitting the number-one spot.First Pressings: 1958, Galen Gart - Page 14 By December 30, it was noted as a hit and selling fast,Billboard, December 30, 1957 - Page 41 * R&B TERRITORIAL BEST SELLERS, NEW HIT SELLING FAST ! with momentum continuing in February 1958.Billboard, February 10, 1958 - Page 49 Coming Up Stronger Every Week! The single peaked nationally at #89 on March 10, 1958.Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2006, by Joel Whitburn - Page 846
References
External links Youtube: Three Playmates - Sugah Wooga - Late 50's Doo Wop Rocker