NOTHING BUT A HEARTACHE: THE FLIRTATIONS

THE FLIRTATIONS!

A British-based R&B female group, who originally came from the USA. The Supremes were extremely popular during the late 60s, and record companies were keen to record any female groups who sounded like them. The Flirtations were the beneficiaries of this phenomenon.

The members were sisters Shirley and Earnestine Pearce and Viola Billups. The Pearce sisters had earlier been in the Gypsies, but after minor success the group broke up. Recording in England for Deram Records, the Flirtations had a notable US hit in 1969 with a Supremes-styled number, "Nothing But A Heartache" (number 34 pop), which sounded rather retrograde in the soul market, where it did not chart. The track later became a favorite in Northern Soul clubs.... and one of my most favorite songs from the retro vault....

The members were sisters Shirley and Earnestine Pearce and Viola Billups. The Pearce sisters had earlier been in the Gypsies, but after minor success the group broke up. Recording in England for Deram Records, the Flirtations had a notable US hit in 1969 with a Supremes-styled number, "Nothing But A Heartache" (number 34 pop), which sounded rather retrograde in the soul market, where it did not chart. The track later became a favorite in Northern Soul clubs.... and one of my most favorite songs from the retro vault....

The Flirtations had it all... the excitement, the gorgeous mod pop styles, great harmonies, and hot pop songs and arrangements supplied by Bickerton/Watterton. "Nothing But a Heartache"

Watch this ultra cool video and those outfits are too die for....