The Portraits (3) (New York)


Personnel :

Joni Carol

Steve Harris

Noel Gordon


Discography :

1961 - Yo-Yo Girl / My Big Brother's Friend (RCA 47 7009)


Biography :

In 1961, Ray Ellis, A&R director for RCA Victor Records has signed The Portraits, a vocal trio, to an exclusive recording contract. The group, comprised of Steve Harris and Noel Gordon, both 22, and Joni Carol, who is 19. In June 1961, The portraits recorded  “Yo Yo Girl” and “My Big Brother’s Friend.”

Steve Harris, who is responsible for most of the group’s arrangements and who is co-author, with Noel Gordon, of “Yo Yo Girl,” is a policeman, specializing as a court and warrant officer, in New York City. Harris and Gordon also vrote “Love Message,” recorded by The Kane Triplets, and  released by Victor.


Songs :

  
 My Big Brother's Friend                                 Yo-Yo Girl         


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