Sonny Charles
& The Checkmates
Black Pearl
Black pearl, precious little girl
Let me put you up where you belong
Black pearl pretty little girl
You been in the background much too long
You been working so hard your whole life through
Tendin' other people's houses
Raisin' up their children too
Hey how about something for me and you
Here in my arms you're gonna reign supreme
No more servin' baby
They're gonna serve my queen
It's our turn for happiness and our day has come
Living for each other answering to no one
Black pearl precious little girl
Let me put you up where you belong
Because I love you
Black pearl pretty little girl
You been in the background
much too long
Together we'll stand so straight
and so tall
Created by love to love one
and all
Hey heart to heart soul to soul
No other one could ever take your place
My world is built around
The very smile that's on your face
You'll never win a beauty show
No they won't pick you
But you're my miss America
I love you
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Four-decades of worldwide entertainment-history, and one of the Greatest ever Las Vegas Performances, it's impossible to keep your feet on the floor when The Checkmates perform their Motown Medley soul-singin' hip-hopin' party-time'in foot-stompin' award-winnin' world class act! Come early - or don't get in!
The Checkmates are a sensational and proven crowd pleaser! They are as electric as a summer storm, and as refreshing as the morning after. The Checkmates are constantly evolving in their efforts to provide fresh, dynamic entertainment. After several decades the world renowned Checkmates, winner's of numerous "Best Lounge Act" awards in Las Vegas, are still electrifying audiences.
The Checkmates consists of lead vocalists Sonny Charles and Sweet Louie. Singer, songwriter, and record producer Sonny Charles' distinctive vocal and style of enter- tainment creates a charged atmosphere of high energy, raw power, and musical ex- citement that generates an enthusiastic acclaim from his loyal growing audience. Singer, actor, and disc jockey Sweet Louie is bubbly, radiant, and always smiling. Louie's vivacious charm has blessed him with several national television com-mercials for mainstream companies, such as Toyota, Kool-Aid, and Bic Pens to name a few.
The Checkmates continue, to entertain, mesmerize, captivate, enchant, charm, be- guile, and delight their audiences with a performance that transports them back and forth in time with hits from the, '60's, '70's, '80's, '90's, and the contemporary current decade of 2000. They sing the soulful, legendary tunes of Motown, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, and the romantic soothing sounds of the ballads for which they are famous. During their performances they strut, jump, moon-walk, and showcase a variety of cool, smooth moves incorporating into their act their knack for dancing.
The Checkmates elicit kudos, acclamation, adulation, and praise from their nightly audiences, their fans, fellow performers, and the media. Vegas Visitor, "The Checkmates were smooth even when jumping...It was a hot time for the audience." Suzanne Vegas, columnist Backstage, "Lounge Act of the year six times because they work hard at putting out an addicting product!" Jackie Brett, columnist Las Vegas Review Journal, "The Checkmates shows bounce, verve, fun, and power!" Las Vegas Sun, "The Checkmates create through their music, an atmosphere of energy and excitement that gets hands clapping, feet stomping, and usually ends in a standing ovation!" When asked to describe The Checkmates.... "Let me put it this way, in a town like Las Vegas, where the impossible is common-place, The Checkmates have done something really remarkable." Sammy Davis Jr. "The Checkmates are brilliant musically and extremely funny, and they create a fantastic amount of excitement wherever they appear." Woody Allen "If I'm ever out of work, The Checkmates is the group I would want to be a part of." Bill Cosby "The Checkmates are more than a sound and showmanship, they are exhilarating and a unique experience." Nancy Wilson "The most exciting, and fast paced show we've seen. You have to see them to be-lieve it. The Checkmates are where it's at." Tom and Dick Smothers
The Checkmates are synonymous with standing room only, delighted fans, and packed houses. Their credits include numerous headling appearances at Las Vegas' major hotels such as The Hilton Hotel, Caesar's Palace, The Flamingo, and etc., as well as showrooms and supper clubs across the country. The Checkmates continue to delight audiences internationally by performing in Canada, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City....the list goes on.
