Peaches and Herb
Peaches & Herb is an iconic American soul and pop duo known for their smooth harmonies and hits from the 1960s through the 1970s and beyond.
Formed in the mid-1960s in Washington, D.C., the duo pairs Herb Fame (the consistent member) with various female singers dubbed "Peaches." Notably, there has been one Herb and seven different Peaches over the years, starting with Francine "Peaches" Barker. They gained fame with early soul tracks like "Let's Fall in Love" and "Close Your Eyes," blending R&B, pop, and later disco sounds.
Their signature song "Reunited" topped charts in 1978, celebrating love's comeback alongside disco anthem "Shake Your Groove Thing." Other classics include "I Pledge My Love," with their music enduring for six decades.
Peaches & Herb's timeless appeal lies in romantic, feel-good tracks that continue to inspire, proving their chemistry and resilience. As of 2026, Herb Fame still performs, maintaining the duo's legacy.
Let’s Fall In Love
A2 Just One Look
A3 I'm In The Mood For Love
A4 Because Of You
A5 Time After Time
A6 Will You Love Me Tomorrow
B1 Close Your Eyes
B2 True Love
B3 We Belong Together
B4 When I Fall In Love
B5 I Will Watch Over You
Label: CBS – 62966
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: UK
Released: 1967
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Sixties Soul
Peaches & Herb's 1967 album, Let's Fall in Love, is noted for its smooth soul sound, showcasing the duo's chemistry on romantic ballads and uptempo reinterpretations, especially their successful cover of the standard "Let's Fall in Love," blending classic R&B with contemporary production; it marked the end of their original lineup but highlighted their strengths in delivering sweet, heartfelt performances that resonate with fans for nostalgia and classic sound, even if later hits overshadowed it.
The album solidified their image as a romantic vocal duo, featuring lush arrangements and strong vocals from Herb Fame and Francine "Peaches" Hurd.
The title track, a cover of the 1934 standard, became a significant crossover hit, reaching #11 R&B and #21 Pop, establishing them as a popular act.
Producer Van McCoy gave the classic songs a modern touch, making them feel "cinematically arranged" and fitting the era's evolving urban sound, with some tracks like "I'm in the Mood for Love" getting horn-fueled, uptempo makeovers.
Listeners often connect deeply with the album for its nostalgic value, evoking memories of young love and romance, making it a beloved collection for fans of classic soul.
This was the final album with the original Peaches (Francine Hurd); she left the music business in the early '70s, leading to lineup changes for future hits like "Shake Your Groove Thing" and "Reunited".
Overall, Let's Fall in Love is cherished for its sweet, romantic vibe and successful updates of standards, capturing Peaches & Herb at the peak of their original run, even as their later disco-era hits would bring them wider fame.