The 1985 single "Frankie" offered a more soulful, mature sound for Sister Sledge, finding a different kind of chart success than their earlier disco-era hits.
- "Frankie" reached number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985.
- The single was released on the independent label Excalibur Recordings.
- The song was written and produced by David Frank and Mic Murphy of the group Slave.
Sister Sledge is a Grammy-nominated American vocal group from Queens, New York, best known for their work with Chic producer Nile Rodgers. They were a stable R&B act in the late 1970s and early 1980s, achieving their greatest commercial success with the album "We Are Family." The 1985 single "Frankie" was released during a period of transition for the group, as they moved between labels and sought to maintain their chart presence in a changing music landscape.
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