 Barrett co-wrote two songs with Carl Hogan (also from the Valentines).One was "Be Sure My Love," which was recorded by the Dubs on Gone Records in 1958; and another, "So Much," was recorded by Little Anthony & the Imperials on End Records in 1958, and also recorded by the Attributes.On the Chantels' single "Maybe" (1958), Barrett played piano, bass, and drums.