- Band Members: Sylvia Peterson, Barbara Lee Jones, Patricia Bennett, Judy Craig, Barbara Lee
- Genre: Rock & Alternative
- Followed By: Langley Sisters, Sandy Posey
- Similar Artists: Gigi & the Charmaines, The Angels, The Chantels, The Exciters, Lesley Gore, George Harrison, Carole King, The Shirelles, The Dixie Cups, The Four Pennies, The Jelly Beans, The Ronettes, Sandie Shaw, Darlene Love, The Honeys, Phil Spector, Sandy Posey, The Poni-Tails, Ron Mack, The Paris Sisters
One of the best early-'60s New York girl groups, combining sassiness and innocence on several of the style's greatest classics. The Chiffons had some singles under their belt when they reached number one with "He's So Fine," whose classic "doo-lang, doo-lang" riff was appropriated by George Harrison in 1970 for his own chart-topper, "My Sweet Lord" (Harrison was subsequently ordered to pay substantial damages to the original publishers, though he always claimed the resemblance was unintentional). Their follow-up, Goffin-King's "One Fine Day," was just as good, featuring killer piano riffs from King herself. Actually cut as a Little Eva track, the Chiffons' vocal was substituted, resulting in a Top Five hit. There were a couple other memorable hits -- "I Have a Boyfriend" and the Motown-influenced "Sweet Talkin' Guy" -- and interesting misfires like the Martha & the Vandellas-inspired "The Real Thing," as well as some singles issued under an alter ego, the Four Pennies. The group recorded quite a bit of material during the '60s, much of it derivative. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide