(L to R) Phyllis Walker, Mary Clemons and Patricia Allensworth Stephens

The Arvettes (New Kensington / Ford City, PA.)

Personnel :

Patricia Allensworth Stephens

Mary Clemons

Phyllis Walker

Discography :

1962 - At A School Dance / Lovely Emotions (Hac 100)
1963 - Pledge Of Love / I Want To Dance With You (Ideal 100)
1963 - Stolen Hours / Pledge Of Love (Ideal)
1965 - Stolen Hours / Pledge Of Love (Ideal 272G-3776)

Biography :

Vocal group, composed of Phyllis Walker, Mary Clemons and Patty Allensworth Stephens. Phyllis Walker, Mary Clemons were from New Kensington and Patty Allensworth Stephens, is from Ford City. The trio signed a contract with HAC Records named after the three song writing partners, Hal-Al-Chuck. They recorded "At A School Dance" and "Lovely Emotions" released by HAC in 1962.

"At A School Dance" and "Lovely Emotions" was written by Ford City, PA native Frank Tolliver. He was also the writer of "I Found a Dream" and "I Wanna Dance With You" for the Pacers (from Ford City). He and Patricia Allensworth was part of the Pacers who recorded the two songs in 1958 for Calico.  In 1963, Ideal records released their second single with "Pledge Of Love" and "I Want To Dance With You" (written by Frank Tolliver). December of the same year, the label will release a new single with a new title : "Stolen Hours" coupled with "Pledge Of Love".

Songs :

  
At A School Dance                        Lovely Emotions

  
       Pledge Of Love                   I Want To Dance With You


Stolen Hours

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