The Chiffons

The Chiffons was an all girl group originating from the Bronx area of New York in 1960.

Related Topics:
Girl group - Bronx - New York - 1960

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The group comprised Judy Craig (lead singer), Patricia Bennett, and Barbara Lee. Sylvia Peterson was added to the group in 1963.

Related Topics:
Judy Craig - Patricia Bennett - Barbara Lee - Sylvia Peterson - 1963

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The group had already recorded a handful of singles when they hit the number one spot in the United States with the song "He's So Fine." George Harrison's 1971 "My Sweet Lord" was musically almost identical, prompting a copyright infringement claim. The Chiffons went on to record "My Sweet Lord" in 1975. A judge later found that Harrison had unintentionally plagiarized the earlier song.

Related Topics:
United States - He's So Fine - George Harrison - 1971 - My Sweet Lord - Copyright infringement - 1975

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Their first hit was followed by other notable tunes such as Goffin-King's "One Fine Day", "Sweet Talkin' Guy" and "I Have a Boyfriend", although many of their recordings were derivative of the period. The group also released material under the title The Four Pennies.

Related Topics:
Goffin-King - The Four Pennies

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Craig left the Chiffons in 1968 and they continued as a trio. In 1992, Lee died of a heart attack, and Craig returned to the group. Peterson retired shortly thereafter and was replaced by Connie Harvey. Harvey has since left to pursue a solo career and Bennett has retired from the group. Craig continues with replacement backup singers.

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