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The Tammys were an American girl group made up of sisters Gretchen and Cathy Owens and their friend Linda Jones. The girls first met Lou Christie in 1961 at a concert where he was performing in the band Lugee and The Lions. A year later Lou hit it big with his single "The Gypsy Cried" and he brought the girls in to sing backup for him. He also signed them to a contract with United Artists and they recorded three singles. Despite local airplay, the weepy "Take Back Your Ring"

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Discography

  • Egyptian Shumba: The Singles and Rare Recordings 1962-1964

    Egyptian Shumba: The Singles and Rare Recordings 1962-1964

    Album2011
  • Complete Recordings (Remastered)

    Complete Recordings (Remastered)

    Album