The Dale Sisters

The Dale Sisters were an English vocal trio, who had limited chart success in the early 1960s. They are best remembered for their recordings of "Heartbeat"[1] and "My Sunday Baby (un Telegrama)", both of which became minor hits in the UK Singles Chart.[2] Other songs they sang included "Billy Boy, Billy Boy", "Road to Love"[3] and "All My Life".[4] Their work, when they were billed by their alternative name of The England Sisters, was arranged by John Barry.[5]

The Dale Sisters
Also known asThe England Sisters
BornBetty: 1939
Hazel: 1942
Julie: 1941
Goole, Yorkshire, England
GenresTraditional pop
Years active1959–1963

They were born in Goole, Yorkshire, as Betty, Hazel and Julie Dunderdale, a name they later shortened to become the Dale Sisters.[6] In July 1959, they won a talent contest which was organised by The People, at Butlins, Filey. Later that year they made their first London appearance at the Lyceum Theatre.[7] They were on the bill with Helen Shapiro and The Brook Brothers at the Odeon Theatre, Halifax on 7 April 1962, as part of a national tour.[8] In January 1963, they played the Two Red Shoes Ballroom, Elgin, Scotland, just a week after The Beatles appeared there.[9] Their UK television show appearances included Thank Your Lucky Stars with Adam Faith, John Leyton, The Brooks Brothers, Geoff Goddard and Dion in 1961.[10]

The Dale Sisters tracks "My Sunday Baby (un Telegrama)" and "All My Life" appeared on the compilation album, Say When - Ember Sixties Pop Vol. 1 1960-1961.[11][12]

They are not to be confused with a similar named, latter day American singing group composed of Ann, Lorri, Lynne, and Amy Dale.[13]

Members
  • Elizabeth (Betty) Dunderdale (born 1939, Goole, Yorkshire, England)
  • Hazel Read Dunderdale (born 1942, Goole, Yorkshire, England)
  • Julie Dunderdale-Smith (born 1941, Goole, Yorkshire, England)

Discography
Date A-side B-side Record label - catalogue reference UK Singles Chart Notes
February 1960 "Little Child" "Heartbeat" His Master's Voice - POP 710 33 Billed as The England Sisters
August 1960 "The Kiss" "Billy Boy, Billy Boy" His Master's Voice - POP 781 -
October 1961 "My Sunday Baby (un Telegrama)" "All My Life" Ember Records - EMBS 140 36
April 1962 "Road to Love" "Secrets" Ember - EMBS 151 -

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References
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  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 138. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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  5. "UK Top 10: Musicians Index". Chartwatch.co.uk. 25 August 2006. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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  7. "10 - Dale Sisters | Flickr". Flickr. 21 March 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  8. "Concerts & Package Tours : 1962 (January to February)". Bradfordtimeline.co.uk. 15 December 1961. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  9. "Two Red Shoes Ballroom, Elgin | Re-live the gigs, remind yourself of the bands, share your memories". Tworedshoes.wordpress.com. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  10. "ADAM FAITH – "What Do You Want"". FreakyTrigger. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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  12. "Say When: Ember 60s Pop, Vol. 1 - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  13. "Dale Sisters | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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