Sugar Pie DeSanto (born Peylia Marsema Balinton) was a ton of dynamite in a tiny 4' 11" frame... and still is, at the time of this recording. Let's have a listen to this super-fun classic track, recorded with the great Etta James in 1966.

"In The Basement (Part 1)" (Billy Davis, Raynard Miner & Carl Smith) Copyright 1966 Chevis Music Inc BMI

Here's a few more episodes I think you'll enjoy:

https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/merry-clayton-country-road

https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-temptations-i-cant-get-next-to-you

https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/aretha-franklin-a-change-is-gonna-come

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