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.
2 Hot!
A2 Shake Your Groove Thing 5:45
A3 Reunited 5:46
A4 All Your Love (Give It Here) 4:22
B1 Love It Up Tonight 4:58
B2 Four's A Traffic Jam 5:11
B3 The Star Of My Life 4:08
B4 Easy As Pie 4:35
Written-By – Dino Fekaris
Label: Polydor – PD-1-6172
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: R&B Soul, Fun
Style: Seventies Soul, Disco
Released in 1978, 2 Hot! by Peaches & Herb is a defining late-70s disco and soul album, reaching #2 on the Billboard chart. Highlighted by the massive, platinum-selling ballad "Reunited" and the upbeat hit "Shake Your Groove Thing," the album showcases the stellar vocals of Herb Fame and new "Peaches" (Linda Greene), blending intimate ballads with polished disco, earning praise for its top-notch production.
The album was a massive comeback for the duo, driven by producer Freddie Perren, and became their best-selling work.
Hit Singles: "Reunited" was a #1 pop and R&B hit, while "Shake Your Groove Thing" peaked at #5.
The partnership between Herb Fame and Linda Greene is highly praised, with critics noting her "sexy phrasings" and his "sweet falsetto".
The album is a mix of high-energy disco, such as "Shake Your Groove Thing" and "All Your Love," and soulful, slow-jam ballads.
While the hits are considered classics, some reviewers found the non-single tracks to be standard, functional disco, though still well-produced.
Overall, 2 Hot! is regarded as a quintessential R&B/disco album of the era, and a must-have for fans of the genre due to the strength of its main singles and vocal performances.
Greatest Hits
Arranged By – Richard Rome
Producer – A Gamble-Huff Production
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
2:46
A2 Let's Fall In Love
Arranged By – Van McCoy
Producer – Kapralik, McCoy
Written-By – H. Arlen, T. Koehler
2:38
A3 Two Little Kids
Arranged By – Bert Keyes
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – B. Acklin, C. Davis, E. Record
2:48
A4 We've Got To Love One Another
Arranged By – Jimmy Wisner
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – F. P. Sturm, K. Williams
2:50
A5 For Your Love
Arranged By – Bert Keyes
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – E. Townsend
2:37
B1 Close Your Eyes
Arranged By – Bert Keyes
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – C. Willis
2:34
B2 What A Lovely Way (To Say Goodnight)
Arranged By – Bert Keyes
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – F. P. Sturm, K. Williams
3:02
B3 Love Is Strange
Arranged By – Jimmy Wisner
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – E. Smith, M. Baker
3:00
B4 I Need Your Love So Desperately
Arranged By – Bert Keyes
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – K. Williams
2:36
B5 The Ten Commandments Of Love
Arranged By – Bert Keyes
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – M. Paul
3:29
B6 It's True I Love You
Arranged By – Bert Keyes
Producer – David Kapralik, Ken Williams
Written-By – K. Williams
2:49
Label: Date – TES 4012
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 1968
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Sixties Soul
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.
The Best of Peaches and Herb
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
5:33
2 Funtime
Written-By – Freddie Perren, Keni St. Lewis
6:35
3 Lovey Dovey ( Girl And Guy)
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Keni St. Lewis
4:07
4 Surrender
Written-By – Keni St. Lewis
4:10
5 Reunited
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
5:43
6 We've Got Love
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
3:17
7 The Love Stealers
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
5:08
8 Roller-Skatin' Mate
Written-By – Freddie Perren, Keni St. Lewis
6:48
9 I Pledge My Love
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
4:13
10 Bluer Than Blue
Written-By – Freddie Perren, Keni St. Lewis
4:18
11 All Your Love (Give It Here)
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
4:23
12 Freeway
Written-By – Keni St. Lewis, Melvin Ragin
5:37
13 Four's A Traffic Jam
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
5:13
14 One Child Of Love
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
5:16
15 Shake Your Groove Thing (12" Inch Version)
Written-By – Dino Fekaris, Freddie Perren
6:37
Label: Polydor – 31452 9650 - 2
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 1996
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Soul, Disco