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She was born as Sylvia Vanderpool ( aka Vanterpool ) in 1936 in New York City.

She began recording music in 1950 for Columbia Records under the billing, Little Sylvia.

In 1954, she began teaming up with Kentucky guitarist Mickey Baker, who then taught her how to play guitar.

In 1956, the duo now known as Mickey & Sylvia, recorded the Bo Diddley and Jody Williams-penned rock single, " Love is Strange ", which topped the R & B charts and reached number eleven on the Billboard pop charts in early 1957.

After several more releases including the modestly successful " There Oughta Be a Law ", Mickey & Sylvia split up in 1959 with Sylvia later marrying Joe Robinson that same year.

Sylvia re-started her solo career shortly after her initial split from Baker, first under the name Sylvia Robbins.

In 1961, the duo reunited and recorded more songs together for various labels.

They're most noted during this period for singing background on Ike & Tina Turner's hit single, " It's Gonna Work Out Fine ".

In 1964, frustrated with the music business, Baker moved to Paris.