The Cover Girls were a New York City-based Latin freestyle pop trio, the brainchild of music promoter Sal Abbatiello. In 1987, the trio consisted of Dominican-American Louise Sabater (who is also known as Angel Clivillés), Caroline Jackson and Sunshine Wright. They were the one of the first acts to bring freestyle music to the pop charts, having a string of minor hits in the late eighties. Their debut album Show Me produced five Hot 100 chart entries: “Show Me” (#44), “Spring Love” (#98), “Because Of You” (#27), “Promise Me” (#40) and “Inside Outside” (#55). The album and its singles are considered early classics of this musical genre.
In 1989 Wright was replaced by Margo Urban and more hits followed. “My Heart Skips a Beat” climbed to #38 and the ballad “We Can’t Go Wrong” became their first Top 10 hit, peaking at #8.
By 1992 the trio had more lineup chages: Jackson was the only remaining original member. New members were Evelyn Escalera and Michelle Valentine. A second Top 10 hit followed (“Wishing On A Star” #9) and their final chart entry, which was “Thank You” (#75).
Sabater has had solo success on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart as Angel Clivillés.
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