The Lovelites were a Chicago, Illinois female soul trio, active from 1967 until 1975. Their first hit was “How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad” in 1969. Though it was never directly stated in the song, its implicit theme was teen pregnancy and abortion, still regarded then as a fate worse than death in many circles. Patti Hamilton, her sister Rozena Petty, and Barbara Peterman formed the original group, with Ardell McDaniel replacing Peterman in 1968. Deniece Williams was also briefly a member but left when asked to join Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. Joni Berlman replaced Petty in 1970, and Rhonda Grayson replaced McDaniel in 1971. The first single did well enough for the group to start its own label, Lovelite Records, in 1970. It continued until 1973, while one single from their label made the R&B Top 40, “My Conscience,” in 1971. They disbanded in 1973.
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The Lovelites has released 9+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Love So Strong: The Lovelite Recordings, Get It Off My Conscience / Oh What A Day, Bumpy Road Ahead. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of The Lovelites's most popular tracks include How Can I Tell My Mom and Dad, This Love Is Real, How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad, You Said You Wouldn't Break My Heart, I'm in love. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
The Lovelites were a Chicago, Illinois female soul trio, active from 1967 until 1975. Their first hit was “How Can I Tell My Mom & Dad” in 1969. Though it was never directly stated in the song, its im... Read the full biography on this page.
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