Sophia George

Sophia George

Sophia George (born 21 February 1964, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican singer, best known for her 1985 hit "Girlie Girlie", which reached number one in Jamaica and was also a Top 10 hit in the UK.cite book
first= David
last= Roberts
year= 2006
title= British Hit Singles & Albums
edition= 19th
publisher= Guinness World Records Limited
location= London
pages= p. 225
id= ISBN 1-904994-10-5] Her other Jamaican hits include "Lazy Body," "It Burn Mi Belly," and the duet "Ain't No Meaning"; all four songs appeared on her ten song 1986 album, "Fresh".

"Girlie Girlie" was written by Sangie Davis. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hzfqxq9jldhe All Music Guide] ] In the UK, she remains a one-hit wonder based on that song.

A compilation album, "Girlie Girlie: The Best of Sophia George", has been released on Trojan Records.

ee also

*One-hit wonders in the UK

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