When Van McCoy took two of his prized musical projects to a New York recording session, he had no idea one of the most successful pop and R & B duos in American musical history would emerge.

The year was 1964, and Van McCoy was about to record "THE SWEET THINGS", which featured lead singer Francine Hurd (nick-named "Peaches") and solo artist Herb Feemster.

McCoy, who later became one of the hottest producers of the 70's ("The Hustle") thought Francine (or Peaches) and Herb should record a duet. They did, and their first single, "WHERE IN THIS THING TOGETHER", enjoyed modest success. Ten months later, St. Louis Disc Jockey, "Robert B.Q." picked up on the "B" side "LET'S FALL IN LOVE". The song became a huge hit, and became the first of a string of extraordinarily successful hits. And PEACHES & HERB became a household name.

A series of 45 releases followed on the "date" label which included "CLOSE YOUR EYE" (1965), "FOR YOU LOVE" (1966), and the smash hit song "LOVE IS STRANGE" in late 1966.

The duet continued touring and recording through the late '60's, and in 1970 Peaches & Herb returned to their hometown of Washington D.C. Peaches became a housewife and Herb went into law enforcement.

In 1978, after an 8 year hiatus, Herb, this time with a new Peaches, was at it again, this time with Polydor/M.V.P. records. Producer Freddie Perrin took the group in the studio, and the result was "SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING" in 1979. Peaches & Herb were on top again - but not yet to the pinnacle, which occurred in 1980 with one of the decades biggest hits - "REUNITED". Their album TWICE THE FIRE went Gold and TOO HOT went Double Platinum. In 1981, Peaches & Herb released "I PLEDGE MY LOVE", which has been widely used as a wedding march, and in 1982, "BLUER THAN BLUE" became yet another hit.

Peaches & Herb have appeared on most of the major television shows including Dick Clark, Soul Train, Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin, and have also hosted The Midnight Special. In 1981, Peaches & Herb were busy making history by being on the Bob Hope Special from Mainland China, making them the first Black entertainers to perform in China.

In July 1992, Herb, now with new Peaches Patrice Hawthorne, "Reunited" with writer/producer/arranger Freddie Perren. The result is a new and exciting Peaches & Herb sound. Their new material is a blend of their signature duet ballads and compelling, hot dance material with "a little groove on the side".

Peaches & Herb have been, and continue to be, America's SWEETHEARTS OF SOUL.