The Sweet Inspirations began working with Elvis Presley in 1969, as his background singers,and occasionally they had ‘live’ dates with Aretha Franklin.
There fourth album was recorded in February 1969 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama with the famed Muscle Shoals rhythm section, who had played on hit recordings by
a number of acts including Percy Sledge, Aretha Franklin,
and Clarence Carter.
The session produced the group’s biggest R&B hit in some time.
A Gamble & Huff composition, "Gotta Find Me A Brand New Lover" appeared on the group’s fifth album (Sweet Sweet Soul).
The remainder of the album was recorded in November 1970, with Sylvia, Estelle, Myrna and a new member Ann Williams, a friend of Estelle’s who stayed for what turned out to be
there last full Atlantic album. Also included from that set are"Flash In The Pan".and "That’s The Way My Baby Is". Ann left during a tour with Elvis
and didn't return to the group.
in June 1970 they had A final Atlantic session,it brought the group (now a trio with Estelle,Myrna,and Sylvia), its last two singles for the label: "This World" (from the musical
"The Me Nobody Knows"), and "Evidence".
Sylvia, Estelle,and Myrna recorded an album for Stax Records In 1973.
In 1978, the group sang backing vocals on Frankie Valli's No.1 hit "Grease" from the film of the same name.
By 1979, Estelle had quit the group and was replaced by Gloria Brown, who toured with them but
didn't sing on The Sweet Inspirations’ last LP, Hot Butterfly, on RSO, with singer Pat Terry featured on the actual recording. The group broke up shortly after.
The Sweet Inspirations Sylvia, Estelle,and Myrna, got back together again in 1994, with a new member Portia Griffin. They now perform at Elvis Presley tribute shows.
In 2001 Sylvia suffered a stroke and it has kept her from performing with the group.
on Sunday the 8th of January 2012 Elvis Presley would of celebrated his 77th birthday, hundreds of fans came from
around the world to make the annual pilgrimage
to his home
Graceland's,
It was early in January 1973, Elvis was due to be in Hawaii.and on the 14Th, just past
midnight,Elvis was to appear at the Honolulu International Centre, in a concert that would
be beamed live by satellite all around the world
We are having our Annual Elvis Presley Continentals Charity Festival and Car Show. Held at the Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort, 6375 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee Fl. 34747