No way!! Esther had one of the most pure and exotic voices of her era, they were capable of real beauty. Shame they came to be known for one piece of novelty fluff!
Don't underestimate Chas Hodges: looking beyond the 'rockney' bit, he was a class act with a history going all the way back to Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers and even Ritchie Blackmore.
Here he is, in fine form at the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in The Muni at Colne, in 2013.