The Rosettes aka The Darlettes

L-R: Diane Christian, Shirley Crier, Gale Noble
In 1962 a new dance The Wobble was introduced to New York City by its own Darlettes

Members:
Diane Christian (Lead)
Gale Noble (Soprano)
Shirley Crier (Alto)

The Darlettes consisted of Diane Christian, Gale Noble and Shirley. They all were  from the  the Morrisan section of the Bronx borough of New York City and grew up within a block of each other. Shirley Crier attended Morris High School in the Bronx while Diane Christian and Gale Noble attended Central Commercial In Manhattan. Like the other groups of that time they attended local talent contests.

Gale's older brother Arthur was already a successful singer songwriter so it was only natural that he managed and wrote for the girls. Originally called the Rosettes their first single "You Broke My Heart" was released on the Herald label.

Their second "Just You" was credited to Diane and the Darlettes as Diane was the primary lead singer. Arthur's group the Halo's recorded for Dunes so he the girls' second single "Just You"released on that label. "Just You" featured dual leads by Dianne and Shirley.

The third release "Here She Comes" was credited to the Darlettes and was written by Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry.

When it was available the Darlettes did some demo work.  If the Cookies were on tour The Darlettes would be asked to fill in. Most of their promotion was at local clubs and on radio stations. After the locasl success of "Here She Comes, Shirley got married and moved to Texas. Thie marked the end of the Darlettes..

The Liberty Belles
(L-R) Terry Whitier, Dianne Christian, Marva Sasso

At this time, Dianne began working with Feldman Goldstein and Gottehrer a writing and production company. There she did demos and recorded singles for Smash and Bell Records. At this time she went for an audition and was asked to join. The Liberty Belles.She also did commercials for Kool cigarettes and Canada Dry.

Gale too had a solo career but would have a disagreement with a producer and quit the business.

The below is current as of 2013:
Today Shirley Fields is a mother of three and works as a health echnician at the Veterans Hospital in the Bronx. Dianne Christian also lives in the Bronx.  Gale Noble lived in Manhattan and works for the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Gale Noble passed away January 7, 2001.
Arthur Crier died of a heart attack July 21, 2004.