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**Bio: The Persianettes** The Persianettes, formed in Camden, NJ, consisted of members Vera Carey, Lucille Dunbar (lead), and Helen Hutchinson, who all attended Camden High School, although Helen graduated earlier. The group initially changed members before finalizing its lineup. Their first recording was as background singers for Timmy Carr (nee Carstaphen), the older brother of songwriter Vic Carstarphen, on the track "Only Know And Then" b/w "I Could Never Stop Cryin'" for Guyden Records, while Lucille and Vera were still in high school. Riding the wave of the Beatles craze, they recorded "Dance Baby Dance" under the name the Beatlettes on Jamie Records. In 1966, they released "What Good Is It" on Swan Records, but like "It Happens Every Day," it did not gain much traction outside of Philadelphia. Their limited solo recordings were largely due to their demand as session singers, backing artists such as Timmy Carr, Ben Krass, Dee Dee Sharp, and Crystal Mansion. The trio disbanded in 1966, primarily because of Lucille's growing interest in church singing and her concerns about her weight.

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