It was Helen Terry, who was also a member of The Thunderthighs who were 'the coloured girls' going "Doo-do-do-do-do-do-doo" on Lou Reed's 'Walk On The Wild Side'.
Virgin Records tried to launch her as a solo artist, but as they discovered - years before Michelle Mcmanus or Rick Waller, the world does not like overweight pop stars.
Thunderthighs (also known as Thunder Thighs) were a high-profile backing vocal group who quickly became artists in their own right. The trio, consisting of Karen Friedman, Dari Lalou and Casey Synge