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When the classic comedy series Petticoat Junction premiered in 1963 on the heels of its sister series The Beverly Hillbillies -- it became an immediate hit, ranking #4 for the season. The series ran for over 200 episodes through 1970 and became a popular fixture in syndication, TV Land and other nostalgic outlets. Part of Petticoat Junction's huge popularity could be traced to the three lovely ladies who starred as sisters on the show: Linda Kaye Henning as Betty Jo Bradley, Lori Saunders as Bobbi Jo Bradley and Meredith MacRae as Billie Jo Bradley. Before there were Charlie's Angels, these girls were subtle sex symbols of the '60s, appealing to the guys while also being idolized by female viewers. During the long run of the sitcom, these "Hooterville Honeys" become a musical act, appearing at night clubs, fairs and other venues as well as television music-variety-talk programs with Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, Mike Douglas, Pat Boone and Dick Clark. In 1968, the Petticoat Junction gals hit Liberty Studios with music producer Joe Saraceno (The Ventures and The Sunshine Company) and the group of Los Angeles studio musicans known as the Wrecking Crew to lay down slices of quintessential '60s pop for Imperial Records. THE GIRLS FROM PETTICOAT JUNCTION - SIXTIES SOUNDS compiles the long-unavailable and highly-collectible Imperial singles onto an album for the very first time, including previously unreleased tracks and debut stereo versions for every . Among the bonus material is a rare 1967 Capitol Records single by Meredith MacRae (Who Needs Memories Of Him, Goodbye Love) and the Petticoat Junction theme song sung by original TV series vocalist and co-composer Curt Massey, complete with train whistle.