The Tammys

**The Tammys** were a spunky 1960s girl group hailing from Utica, New York, best known for their delightfully quirky single “Egyptian Shumba.” Comprised of sisters Susan and Kathrine Pesute, alongside their cousin Patricia “Patti” Bialczak, the trio blended doo-wop harmonies with a surf-rock twang, creating a sound as playful as their stage presence. Their 1963 cult classic “Egyptian Shumba” became a retro favorite, resurrected decades later in films and pop culture for its campy, Egypt-inspired vibes and infectious energy.

Though their time in the spotlight was brief, The Tammys left a fun, fizzy mark with a handful of singles and their self-titled compilation album. Their music—reissued in collections like *Complete Recordings (Remastered)*—still charms fans of vintage girl-group flair and surf-rock oddities. While the group disbanded by the late ’60s, their legacy lives on as a kooky, unforgettable footnote in 1960s pop history.