The Three Playmates were a female R&B trio from Newark, New Jersey who were active in the late 1950s.
They also appeared on the same bill as Betty Carter, the Cadillacs, the El Doradoes, the Dells, Jackie Wilson and Dinah Washington.
[7] They recorded "It Must Be Love" and "Giddy-Up-A-Ding Dong" with backing by George Barrow and Jerome Richardson on tenor sax; Budd Johnson on baritone sax, Sam Price on piano, Kenny Burrell on guitar, Joe Benjamin on bass, and Bobby Donaldson on drums.
[9][10] Their single "Sugah Wooga" bw "Lovey Dovey Pair" was recorded with backup from musicians that included Buddy Lucas on tenor sax, Bobby Banks on organ, Leonard Gaskin on bass.
[11] The review of their single in Billboard December 16, 1957 issue was positive, noting the clever use of voices on the A side.