The Ecstasies

The Ecstasies (Philadelphia)

Personnel :

Donnie Ermold (Lead)

Bobby Cutillo

Joe Leone

Joe Grimaldi (Baritone)

Jimmy Evans (Bass)

Discography :

1962 - That Lucky Old Sun / A Time For Love (Amy 853)

Biography :

The Ecstasies are from Philadelphia and were originally formed in the mid 50’s. They were composed by Donnie Ermold on lead, Bobby Cutillo, Joe Leone, Joe Grimaldi And Jimmy Evans on bass. Their first recording, "That Lucky Old Sun" and "A Time For Love" was released in 1962 on the Amy label.  "That Lucky Old Sun" is a 1949 popular song with music by Beasley Smith and words by Haven Gillespie.  It wasn’t until the late 70’s that The Ecstasies started recording again with original lead and baritone, Donnie Ermold and Joe Grimaldi, rejuvenated, they recorded 45’s for both the U.G.H.A. and Clinton labels


Songs :

  
That Lucky Old Sun                             A Time For Love


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