Francine 'Peaches' Hurd Barker

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Francine "Peaches" Hurd Barker was born in Washington, DC. Francine Hurd earned the childhood nickname "Peaches" because of her genteel manner. As a schoolgirl she sang in numerous groups before joining the Keynotes as lead vocalist. Later, she formed her own trio, the Darlettes, with Dyanne Stewart and Nancy J. Johnson. Later that year the group changed their name to the Sweet Things, issuing "You're My Loving Baby" early in 1966.

At the group's next session, Van McCoy decided to also have Francine cut two duets with Herb Fame, another DC-based singer from his Daedalus Productions stable - Peaches & Herb were born.

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Francine "Peaches" Hurd Barker was born in Washington, DC. Francine Hurd earned the childhood nickname "Peaches" because of her genteel manner. As a schoolgirl she sang in numerous groups before joining the Keynotes as lead vocalist. Later, she formed her own trio, the Darlettes, with Dyanne Stewart and Nancy J. Johnson. Later that year the group changed their name to the Sweet Things, issuing "You're My Loving Baby" early in 1966.

At the group's next session, Van McCoy decided to also have Francine cut two duets with Herb Fame, another DC-based singer from his Daedalus Productions stable - Peaches & Herb were born.

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Subject ID: 55799