Girlie (song)
Girlie was a hit for jazz/pop trio, The Peddlers in 1970. It was also a major hit for them in New Zealand. Background. The song which was composed by Roy Phillips was released on CBS 4720 in January, 1970. It was backed with "P.S. I Love You Girlie". As a follow up to their Top 10 hit "Birth", it didn't do as well and was a minor success. New Zealand was where the song would be a classic. Along with "Birth", "Girlie" is from their "Birthday" album. It was also covered by Patty Pravo and released  as "Il Mio Fiore Nero". Lucio Dalla did a version of the song which appears on his "Terra di gaibola" album. Chart performance. Spending a total of four weeks in the UK singles chart, it peaked at No. 34 on January 31, 1970. However in New Zealand it had had a large impression and was hugely popular, giving them their highest charting single. It hit the no. 1 spot there in May 1970.