Mickey and Sylvia

Mickey and Sylvia

Genres: rhythm and blues, oldies, Rock and Roll, pop, 60s

About Mickey and Sylvia

Mickey & Sylvia was an R&B duo composed of Mickey "Guitar" Baker and Sylvia Van der Pool Robinson. They were the first big seller for Groove Records. Mickey "Guitar" Baker was a music instructor, and Sylvia Robinson was one of his pupils. His guitar stylings, especially the insane soloing on "Love Is Strange", inspired a plethora of guitarists, including Sterling Morrison of the Velvet Underground. Mickey & Sylvia had a hit with "Love Is Strange" in 1957. They continued to record together until 1965. After that, Mickey had a successful career as a studio musician. Sylvia Robinson had a huge hit (#1 R&B, #3 Pop) in 1973 with the song "Pillow Talk." She went on to be a successful record company executive known as "The Mother of Hip Hop," and most notably was the producer of the seminal track "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang. "Love Is Strange" appeared on the soundtrack to Dirty Dancing.

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Mickey and Sylvia — Top 7 songs

Artist Song title Like / Dislike
Mickey and Sylvia Love is Strange
Mickey and Sylvia Love is strange 1965
Mickey and Sylvia Love Is Strange
Mickey and Sylvia Bewildered
Mickey and Sylvia Dearest
Mickey and Sylvia Mommy Out De Light
Mickey and Sylvia Peace of Mind
Love is Strange
Love is strange 1965
Love Is Strange
Mommy Out De Light
Peace of Mind