She was born Umpeylia Balinton in Brooklyn, New York on October 16, 1935 to an African American mother and Filipino father. She spent most of her early life in San Francisco, California, where she moved with her family at a young age.
In 1955, DeSanto did some touring with The Johnny Otis Revue. From 1959-1960, she toured with The James Brown Revue
@srercrcr I WANNA KNOW was the b side of british release on pye international of either soulful dress or i dont wanna fuss
prig69 1 year ago
what an incredible song, the vocals, shit!! i feel it in the heart
jovando25 1 year ago
I listened to this song over and over years ago.. Great song. I love the way Sugarpie also sings the harmony and I like the lyrics.
msladyluv129 1 year ago
I'm thinking the flip side was the "hit", maybe I WANNA KNOW.
srercrcr 1 year ago
oo love her so very much . . great tune - thanks lots
Mazymabel 1 year ago
WOW,what a song,very Sassy,love her voice & the piano tinkling &cool Sax :)))
vespa202 1 year ago
Ultra killer!!!
davelisg 2 years ago
She was born Umpeylia Balinton in Brooklyn, New York on October 16, 1935 to an African American mother and Filipino father. She spent most of her early life in San Francisco, California, where she moved with her family at a young age.
In 1955, DeSanto did some touring with The Johnny Otis Revue. From 1959-1960, she toured with The James Brown Revue
(Wikipedia)
Zarevic67 2 years ago
Pure blues pure soul Bitter Sweet Sugar
motekhall 2 years ago
XD!! thank you!
VVGurlVV 3 years ago