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Willie Logan & The Plaids (3)
aka The Equa(l)los
Personnel :
Willie Logan (Lead)
O. C. Logan
Arthur Ford
Dave Hoskins
Discography :
The Equalos
1959 - Yodeling / Patty-Patty (Mad 1296)
The Equallos
1962 - In Between Tears / Beneath The Sun (Mad 23)
Willie Logan & The Plaids (3)
1963 - Say That You Care / You Conquered Me (Jerry-O 103)
Biography :
The Equalos were brothers O. C. Logan and Willie Logan, Arthur Ford, and Dave Hoskin. Their first release was on Mad in 1960. They recorded "Yodelin" and "Patty-Patty." The Equalos' single on Mad 1296 failed to generate any response. Their next single arrives three years later, as The Equallos with an additional "l" in the name. "Beneath The Sun" b/w "In Between Tears," was released in 1962. Going baroque did not generate any sales, and in 1962 the group signed with George Leaner's One-derful label. Much to the Equallos' dismay, however, he never put anything out on them. In 1963 the Equallos recorded as Willie Logan and the Plaids, making a two-sided neo-doowop single called "You Conquered Me" b/w "Say that You Care," which appeared on Jerry Murray's Jerry O label. The two thinly-produced sides with their exotic warbling (a bit off-key besides) sounded dated next to the soul sounds that were emerging.
Songs :
The Equalos
Yodeling Patty-Patty
The Equallos
In Between Tears Beneath The Sun
Willie Logan & The Plaids (3)
Say That You Care You Conquered Me
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The Egyptian Kings : top : Morris Wade - bottom (L to R): William Suber, Leo Blakely & Paul Moore
The Four Pharaohs (Columbus, Ohio)
aka The King Pharaoh & The Egyptians (1)
aka The Columbus Pharaohs
aka The Egyptian Kings
Personnel :
Morris Wade (Lead)
George Smith (First Tenor)
Ronnie Wilson (Baritone)
Robert Lowery (Bass)
Discography :
The Columbus Pharaohs
1958 - Give Me Your Love / China Girl (Esta 290)
The Four Pharaohs
1958 - Give Me Your Love / China Doll (Ransom 101)
1957 - Pray For Me / The Move Around (Ransom 100)
Morris Wade & music by Manhattans bb The Four Pharaohs
1959 - Is It Too Late / It Was A Nite Like This (Ransom 102)
King Pharaoh & The Egyptians (1)
1961 - By The Candlelite / Shimmy Sham (Federal 12413)
The Egyptian Kings
Single:
1963 - Give Me Your Love / I Need Your Love (Nanc 1120)
Unreleased :
1963 - School days (Nanc)
1963 - Summertime (Nanc)
Biography :
The Four Pharaohs were a top R&B vocal group in Columbus, lasting for more than 10 years and several name changes. The group started as the Columbus Pharaohs by four teenagers, Morris Wade (on lead), Benard Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, and Robert Taylor The Wilsons were brothers who attended Central High School. Taylor attended East High, while Wade had moved between the two schools. The group recorded a 45 for Esta records in Hamilton, singing two original songs, "Give Me Your Love" and "China Girl".King Pharaoh & The Egyptians (L to R) Leo Blakely, Morris Wade, Paul Moore, Ronnie Wilson & Harold Smith
On the recording session, they were backed by Tommy Wills and his band, and the recording was done at King. At the time, the band was managed by Howard Ransom in Columbus, and shortly after the Esta record was released, he released the songs on his own Ransom, changing the title from China Girl, the correct name, to China Doll. To make things even more confusing, the Esta 45 had the group name as Columbus Pharaohs. Possibly, Ransom wanted the record to come out under the group's correct name as Four Pharaohs. The record had some sales but only in the Columbus area.King Pharaoh & The Egyptians with Harold Smith
After a couple years, Robert Taylor left, replaced by George Smith, and Bernard Wilson was replaced by Robert Lowery, both from Columbus. This new lineup recorded a second 45 on Ransom, the ballad "Pray For Me" and the uptempo "The Move Around". When the record was released, the label name was mispelled as Ranson. Although being on a local label, this record seems to have sold more copies than the first one as plenty of used copies turn up.
King Pharaoh & The Egyptians with Harold Smith The Egyptian Kings
About a half year later (mid 1959), Ransom released a third 45. The artist was credited as Morris Wade with music by the Manhattans. The Four Pharaohs sang, and the backing band was hired by Ransom. The band was a working band that had backed up Sonny Til, Ransom gave them the Manhattans name, presumably to make people think they were a sophisticated group from NYC. The songs were "Is It Too Late"(mispelled 'To' on the label) and "It Was A Nite Like This". Around the time of this release, the group's first 45"Give Me Your Love"/:China Girl" was rereleased on the Paradise label from NYC.
The Egyptian Kings (L to R) : Forest Porter, Leo Blakely, Paul Moore, Harold Smith & Morris Wade
During the time these records were coming out, the group spent a lot of time on the road, playing standard chitlin circuit venues in Detroit, Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, etc. In 1961 the group was reorganized as King Pharaoh and the Egyptians. The group added a guitarist, Harold Smith, and George Smith left. Then, Robert Lowery left and was replaced by Paul Moore, who brought Leo Blakely with him. Harold Smith was "King Pharaoh". During this time, they recorded a 45 on Deluxe, using their usual style of a ballad "By the Candle Lite" and the uptempo "Shimmy Sham".
In 1959 or 1960, Howard Ransom had moved to California where he continued in the record business. In 1963, with Pete Oden having replaced the last original member (other than Morris Wade) Bernard Wilson, the group decided to move to Los Angeles. They reconnected with Ransom, who had a new label, Nanc. The group, now known as the Egyptian Kings - without Harold Smith - recorded a 45 on Nanc, featuring a remake of "Give Me Yout Love".
The Egyptian Kings - (L to R) : Paul Moore, Leo Blakely, William Suber & Morris Wade
After a couple years in LA, the group wasn't going anywhere so they returned to Columbus. William Suber replaced Pete Oden. The group tried to get something going with Way Out records in Cleveland, and performed there at clubs like the Music Box, but nothing came of that. There were no more recordings done. Finally, Morris Wade decided to relocate for good to Los Angeles, and that was the end of the Egyptian Kings (and their ancient Egypt inspired outfits!). When he was settled in LA, Morris joined a touring group that did USO shows. He joined fellow Columbus native Bobby Hendricks in a version of the Drifters in 1983. Back in 1974, he had an appearance as a hit man in the movie "Baby Needs a New Pair Of Shoes", later retitled "Jive Turkey", which was produced by Howard Ransom. Robert Taylor relocated to Vancouver, BC and became Bobby Taylor who recorded the hit "Does Your Mother Know" for Motown.
http://www.uncamarvy.com/4Pharaohs/4pharaohs.html
http://www.buckeyebeat.com/fourpharoahs.html
Songs :
The Columbus Pharaohs
Give Me Your Love China Girl
The Four Pharaohs
Give Me Your Love Pray For Me / The Move AroundKing Pharaoh & The Egyptians (1)
Shimmy Sham
Morris Wade & music by Manhattans bb The Four Pharaohs
Is It Too Late / It Was A Nite Like ThisThe Egyptian Kings
Give Me Your Love / I Need Your Love (Nanc 1120)
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The Leeds (New York)
Personnel :
Walter Lee (Lead & Guitar)
Joe Zellers
Doug Zellers
Angelo Martino (Vocal & Rhythm Guitar)
Joe LaRocca (Drums)
Discography :
1959 - Heaven Only Knows / Mr Cool (Wand 102)
Biography :
The Leeds from New York, Formed by Walter Lee, Joe Zellers, his brother Doug, Angelo Martino and Joe LaRocca. The name "Leeds" is an extension of Walter Lee. In 1959, the group signing a recording contract with Wand Record and cut one single. Wand Records was started by Florence Greenberg in 1961 as a subsidiary of Scepter Records. Artists on Wand Records included The Isley Brothers, The Kingsmen and Chuck Jackson.
Songs :
Heaven Only Knows Mr Cool...
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The Love Notes (3) (Manhattan, New York)
aka The Ivories (1)Personnel :
Johnny Hicks (Lead tenor)
Dave Cole (First tenor)
Joe Shallow (Second tenor)
Johnny Earl Jackson (Baritone)
James Coney (Bass)
Discography :
The Ivories (1)
1955 - Alone / Baby Send A Letter (Jaguar 3019)
1956 - Alone / Baby Send A Letter (Jaguar 3023)The Love Notes (3)
1957 - United / Tonight (Holiday 2605)
1957 - If I Could Make You Mine / Don't Go (Holiday 2607)Biography :
The Ivories started in early 1955 with Johnny Hicks (lead tenor), Dave Cole (first tenor), Joe Shallow (second tenor), Johnny Earl Jackson (baritone), and James Coney (bass). The pianist and arranger was Sylvester Bradford. The group took its name from Sylvester's piano keys: the Ivories. They auditioned for George Bennett, owner of Jaguar Records and cut "Alone " b/w "Baby Send A Letter". The record was released in November 1955. By late 1956, Dave Cole was replaced by second tenor Lucy Cedeno & Johnny Earl Jackson left. In early 1957, the Ivories changed their name to the Love Notes.
Pretty soon they had a contract to record for Danny Robinson and Clarence Johnson's Holiday label. At their first session, they recorded "United" and "Tonight,". "United" started taking off in New York. It did so well so quickly, that the Love Notes were hurried into a show at the Apollo. Somewhere along the way, the Love Notes managed to fit in a second session. This time the songs were "If I Could Make You Mine" and "Don't Go," another pair led by Johnny Hicks. They were released in mid-August, 1957. Shortly after the band broke up.
The Love Notes (3) - Lucy Cedeno, Joe Shallow, James Coney, Johnny HicksAfter leaving the Ivories, Johnny Earl Jackson formed a new Ivories group consisted of Johnny Earl Jackson (baritone/bass), his girlfriend, Ella Lewis (lead), her brother, Richard Lewis (first tenor), Moses Brown (baritone), and a second tenor named "Blinky." They recorded a pair of tunes "Me And You" b/w "I'm In Love" for Mercury. Then Moses Brown got disgusted and left the Ivories, to be replaced by a baritone named "Chink."they changing their name to the Ivoleers and recorded "Lovers' Quarrel" and "Come With Me" for Bobby Smith's Buzz label in early 1959.
http://www.uncamarvy.com/Ivories/ivories.htmlSongs :
The Ivories (1)
Alone Baby Send A Letter
The Love Notes (3)
United Tonight If I Could Make You Mine
Don't Go...
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The Paramounts (2) (Bronx, New York)
Personnel :
Milton Delgado (Lead)
Joey Mility
Freddie La Bianca
Jimmy Giattino
Richie Black
Discography :The Paramounts (2)
1960 - Trying / Girl Friend (Carlton 524)
Ralph De Marco & The Paramounts (2)
1960 - Old Shep / More Than Riches (Guaranteed 202)
Biography :
Group from the Zerega Avenue in the Bronx consisted of Milton Delgado, Joey Militi, Freddie LaBianca, Jimmy Giattino and Richie Black. They are managed by Jim Gribble manager of groups as The Passions,The Mystics or The Fiestas.He send the group to Carlton Records where they back up to Ralph De Marco on the side "Old Shep" finally released in 1959 on Carlton's subsidiary label Guaranteed Records.
Songs :
The Paramounts (2)
Girl Friend Trying
Ralph De Marco & The Paramounts (2)
Old Shep More Than Riches
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