finetune artist: First Choice

Part of the Philadelphia sound of the mid-70s, this female vocal group's biggest success was "Armed And Extremely Dangerous". Rochelle Fleming (b. 11 February 1950, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA), Joyce Jones (b. 30 July 1949) and Annette Guest (b. 19 November 1954, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA) were originally known as the Debronettes. Local DJ Georgie Woods introduced the trio to Norman Harris, guitarist with MFSB, to produce their debut single, "This Is The House Where Love Died". Although it sold poorly, the record led to a new contract with Philly Groove and "Armed and Extremely Dangerous". Also produced by Harris, the song was a hit first in the UK, where it reached the Top 20 on Bell. US success followed and the later singles, "Smarty Pants" and "The Player", sold equally well. While producer Harris was associated with numerous hits during the disco boom of the late 70s, the only later chart entry for First Choice was "Dr Debbie Martine" and in 1984 First Choice split up. In 1987 Fleming re-formed the group with her cousin Laconya Fleming and Lawrence Cottel to record "Love Itch" (Prelude). In the same year a reissue of the 1977 track "Let No Man Put Asunder" was a dancefloor hit in the UK.

Listen to First Choice at Finetune.

(1996) Greatest Hits

Doctor Love
Let No Man Put Asunder
Armed And Extremely Dangerous
Love Thang
Double Cross