Doo Wop - Rhythm & Blues

Rudy & The Tradewinds (2) aka Jimmy & The Slanders

Posted on March 9 2008 by dion1

Rudy & The Tradewinds (2) aka Jimmy & The Slanders
L/R: Richie Soriano, Sammy Marotta, Adolfo Altreche, Tommy Pellechia and Rudy Jackson kneeling

Rudy & The Tradewinds (2) (Brooklyn, New York)
aka Jimmy & The Slanders

Personnel :

Rudy Jackson (Lead)

Tommy Pellechia (Baritone/Second Tenor)

Sammy Marotta (Bass/Baritone)

Richie Soriano (First & Second Tenor)

Adolfo Altreche (Bass)

Discography :

Rudy & The Tradewinds (2)
1962 - Unemployed / Careless Love (Angletone 543)

Jimmy & The Slanders
1962 - Rock'in Santa / Respectable (by The Chants) (U.W.R.4243)

Biography :

Rudy From The Tradewinds was Rudy Jackson & was Jimmy Soul's brother in law (If You Wanna Be Happy for the Rest of Your Life) and so before Jimmy went to Motown, he was a member of The group. They were called Little Sugar and the Slanders. Rudy and Jimmy lived on St John's Place, between 5th and 6th Ave, in Brooklyn. At this time the group was composed by jimmy Soul, Rudy Jackson , Tommy Pellechia, Sammy Marotta & Adolfo Altreche. Richie Soriano was not part of the group then. They did local gigs for the area's gangsters. Jimmy Soul was the main lead. After one meager paying gig, Jimmy Soul ran off with the money; the next thing they knew he was in Detroit.

Rudy & The Tradewinds (2) aka Jimmy & The Slanders
Rudy & The Tradewinds Jimmy Soul

In 1959/60, They changed their name then to Rudy and the Tradewinds, Richie Soriano joined the group, and Rudy took lead singer. The members: one black, three Italians, one Puerto Rican, in the order below. Rudy Jackson (Lead), Thomas Pellechia (Baritone/Second Tenor), Sammy Marotta (Bass/Baritone), Richie Soriano (First & Second Tenor) and Adolfo Altreche (Bass). In 1959, Sammy, Richie, Adolpho, and Tommy grew up on Sackett Street, between 4th and 5th Ave, in Brooklyn. In 1962, Sammy Marotta worked in downtown Manhattan with two guys who sang in a group called the Del Satins. From there, they were invited to audition for Jim Gribble in 1650 Broadway. He referred the group to Angeltone Records. They recorded "Careless Love" & "Unemployed". Both sides were done in one long afternoon session. They sang at the Apollo, Palisade Park with Cousin Bruce, the Savoy, and Lenox Hill.The group broke up about 1964. They weren't going anywhere. Surprisingly in 1962, U.W.R. (United Wolrd Records) in New York released "Rock'in Santa" by Jimmy & The Slanders (A Soul Production) b/w « Respectable" by The Chants. Tt's probably a recording of the Slanders before jimmy leaves it.

Songs:

Rudy & The Tradewinds (2)

Unemployed Careless Love

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Carl Hogan & The Miracles (1)

Posted on March 9 2008 by dion1

Carl Hogan & The Miracles (1)

Carl Hogan & The Miracles (1) (New York)

Personnel :

Carl Hogan (Lead)

John Brisbane (Tenor)

Jerry Moore (Tenor)

Leon Briggs (Baritone)

Irvin Lee Gail (Bass)

Discography :

1957 - I Love You So / Your Love (Fury 1003)

Biography :

In 1952, Carl Hogan joined several friends in Harlem to form the doo-wop group, The Valentines. Originally called The Dreamers, the quartet was expanded with the addition of lead tenor Richard Barrett. Hogan would leave the group in late 1954 before a session at Old Town Records, after a fight with the rest of the group. Carl Hogan during his absence from the Valentines (Before returning in 1956) had recorded with Charles Sampson (from the Velvets) as "Charles And Carl" for Red Robin, for The Velvets on Fury and went on to sing with The Miracles on Fury.

Carl Hogan & The Miracles (1)
1952 - Carl Hogan (left) with The Freamers (Pre Valentines)

The Miracles were led by Carl. The other members of this New York group were John Brisbane (Tenor), Jerry Moore (Tenor), Leon Briggs (brother of Raymond Briggs from The Valentines) who sang for The Velvets on Fury and Irvin Lee Gail (Bass). The single "I Love You So" / "Your Love (Is All I Need)" came out around 1957 and will be the only single from the group.

Songs :

I Love You So Your Love

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The Tiffanys (1) aka The Deckers aka Teddy & The Twilights (4) aka The Buddies (7)

Posted on March 8 2008 by dion1

The Buddies (7) aka Teddy & The Twilights (4) aka The Tiffanys (1)
Teddy & The Twilights (1962) Top: Fred Cohen. Bottom (L to R): Larry Williams, John Odoms, Ben Hart

The Buddies (7) (Philadelphia)
aka The Deckers
aka The Tiffanys (1)
aka Teddy & The Twilights (4)

Personnel :

Fred Cohen (Lead)

John "Odoms" Williams (First Tenor)

Larry Williams (Baritone)

Ben Hart (Bass)

Discography :

Lynn Christie & The Decker's
1957 - Oh, Where Did You Go / What Did I Do (Nar 225)

The Deckers
Singles :
1958 - Sincerely With All My Heart / Come Back Baby (Yeadon 101)
1958 - Sincerely With All My Heart / The Thing (Yeadon 1041)
Unreleased :
1958 - Love What Have You Done (Yeadon)

Freddie Cannon bb The Buddies (7)
1961 - Buzz Buzz A Diddle-It (Swan 4071)

The Buddies (7)
1961 - Spooky Spider / Lebone Delada (Swan 4073)

The Tiffanys (1)
1962 - The Pleasure Of Love / Atlanta (Swan 4104)

Teddy & The Twilights (4)
Single :
1962 - Woman Is A Man’s Best Friend / Goodbye To Love (Swan 4102)
1962 - Running Around Town / You Gotta Be Alone To Cry (Swan 4115)
1962 - Bimini Bimbo / I’m Just Your Clown (Swan 4126)
Unreleased :
1962 - Whispers In The Dark (Swan)

Brenda Johnson bb Teddy & The Twilights (4)
1962 - Ben Casey/ If I Give My Love To You (Swan 4108)

Esau Isaac bb Teddy & The Twilights (4)
1962 - Poison Pen / Every Woman’s Just Alike (Swan 4110)

Mark Valentino bb Teddy & The Twilights (4)
1962 - The Push And Kick / Walking Alone (Swan 4121)

Rochelle Johnson bb Teddy & The Twilights (4)
1962 - Playing The Field / Gypsy Ways (Swan 4124)

Biography :

The Deckers began in Philadelphia in 1954. In 1957, the Deckers consisted of Sam Connors, John Odoms, Larry Williams, Curtis Barnes and Ben Hart. The Deckers appeared on Ted Mack's Amateur Hour TV Show, in 1957. The Deckers' first recording came about in 1957 when the group was asked to back up a young white singer, Lynn Christie, on the NAR label. "Oh Where Did You Go" b/w "What Did I Do" (NAR 225) came out in the summer of 1957 . Shortly after the NAR recording, Curtis Barnes left The Deckers to join a spiritual group.

The Buddies (7) aka Teddy & The Twilights (4) aka The Tiffanys (1)

Through Sam Connors, the group met Jack Green. Jack formed the Yeadon label and "Sincerely With All My Heart" became its first release. Four sides were recorded, including "Sincerely With All My Heart," "Come Back Baby," "The Thing" and "Love What Have You Done". "Sincerely With All My Heart" and "Come Back Baby" were released on Yeadon 101. "Sincerely With All My Heart" was re-released a short time later with a novelty flip "The Thing".

The Buddies (7) aka Teddy & The Twilights (4) aka The Tiffanys (1)

In the early 1960's, The Deckers changed their name to the Buddies and signed with Doc Bagby (Red Top and Value labels). The first thing the Buddies did on Swan was back up Freddy Cannon on "Buzz Buzz A Diddle It" (Swan 4071). The record debuted on the Pop Charts in May 1961, reaching #51. During this time, Swan was looking for material for The Buddies to record. The first recordings the Buddies did on their own were "The Spooky Spider" backed with "Lebone Delada". After this single, Sam Connors left the group. Fred Cohen, a friend of the group who formerly sang with Larry and John’s brother’s group, The Mohawks, joining the Buddies as lead. The group now consisted of Fred Cohen, John Williams, Larry Williams and Ben Hart.

The Buddies (7) aka Teddy & The Twilights (4) aka The Tiffanys (1)

In March of 1962, The Buddies went into the studio and cut four songs. Bernard Bennick and Tony Mammarella, the owners of Swan, decided The Buddies should have a new name to go along with their new lead and style. They gave the group two different names and issued a record under each at approximately the same time. "Woman Is A Man’s Best Friend" backed with "Goodbye To Love" was released as Teddy and The Twilights. Swan issued "Atlanta" backed with "Pleasure Of Love" as The Tiffanies. The group became known as Teddy and The Twilights. In the spring of 1962, Teddy and The Twilights appeared on American Bandstand. Swan often utilized Teddy & The Twilights to vocally back their soloists. In addition, Fred Cohen often wrote or co- wrote songs for other Swan artists (Brenda Johnson, Esau Isaac, Mark Valentino & Rochelle Johnson) .

The Buddies (7) aka Teddy & The Twilights (4) aka The Tiffanys (1)
Teddy & The Twilights (1962) Top (L to R) : Larry Williams & Fred Cohen. Bottom (L to R): Ben Hart & John Odoms,

The next release under their own name was "Running Around Town" backed with "You Gotta Be Alone To Cry". Swan gave this release no promotion and it went nowhere. Teddy & The Twilights' third release under their own name was "Bimini Bimbo" backed with "I’m Just Your Clown". The record did not catch on elsewhere. The Twilights were disappointed that their records didn't go bigger than they did and blamed Swan for lack of promotion. Swan was busy promoting their big artists like Freddy Cannon and had little time for The Twilights. After 14 years of harmonizing together, the group called it quits. Their last show was at Towne Hall on May 25, 1963.

Songs :

(updated by Hans-Joachim)

Lynn Christie & The Decker's

Oh, Where Did You Go

The Deckers

Sincerely With All My Heart The Thing Love What Have You Done

The Buddies (7)

Spooky Spider Lebone Delada

Teddy & The Twilights (4)


Woman Is A Man’s Best Friend        Goodbye To Love      You Gotta Be Alone To Cry


   Bimini Bimbo                    I’m Just Your Clown

Esau Isaac bb Teddy & The Twilights (4)

Poison Pen

Mark Valentino bb Teddy & The Twilights (4)


The Push And Kick                                Walking Alone

Rochelle Johnson bb Teddy & The Twilights (4)


Playing The Field                                 Gypsy Ways

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The Del Shays aka The Teen Rockers (2)

Posted on March 7 2008 by dion1

The Del Shays aka The Teen Rockers (2)
Barry VanFosson, Walter Andrade and Bill Hughes

The Del Shays (South Gate, California)
aka The Teen Rockers (2)

Personnel :

Walter Andrade (Lead & Piano)

Rick Holt (Vocal & Bass) replaced by Charlie Flecher

Bill Hughes (Vocal & Guitar)

Barry Van Fossan (Vocal & Drums)

Discography :

The Del Shays
1964 - Fake It / (Love You) Forever (Charger 102)
1965 - A Long Long Time / Remember What I Said (Celestial 1006)

The Teen Rockers (2)
1961 - Scat Cat / Rattlesnake (Eldo 116)

Biography :

Vocal & Instrumental group, The Teen Rockers consisted of Walter Andrade, Rick Holt, Bill Hughes and Barry Van Fossan. They began back at South Gate Junior High, played at high school dances, Rock and Roll Sox Hops, and shows around the LA area. In 1959, the group was chosen a winner on the Betty Yeakel show, “Rocket to Stardom,” broadcast on TV. In 1961 they recorded two songs for ELDO Records, "Scat Cat" and "Rattlesnake."

The Del Shays aka The Teen Rockers (2)
Rick Holt, Barry VanFosson, Walter Andrade and Bill Hughes

After high school, Charlie Flecher replaced Rick Holt and the band went on to become the Del Shays and had the honor of working with Bob Eubanks, as the “back-up” band on many concerts with the Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, the Temptations and many others and played at the Cinnamon Cinder.

The Del Shays aka The Teen Rockers (2)
Walter Andrade, Barry VanFosson, Rick Holt, and Bill Hughes

In 1964, they recorded the nice Doo-wop “I'll Love You Forever,” which Charlie Flecher & Walter Andrade wrote. With some staff changes, in 1965, the Delshays recorded "A Long Long Time" and "Remember What I Said" both wrote & producer by Bill Hughes. The single will be released by Celestial records out of Los Angeles.

Songs :

The Del Shays

(Love You) Forever Remember what I said

A Long Long Time

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The Five Pennies aka ...

Posted on March 7 2008 by dion1

The Five Pennies aka The Four Jokers aka The Four Pennies (2) aka The Chimes (4)

The Five Pennies (Knoxville, Tennessee)
aka The Four Jokers aka The Four Pennies (2) aka The Chimes (4)

Personnel :

Clifford Curry (Lead Tenor)

James Myers (First Tenor)

Herbert Myers (Second Tenor)

John Myers (Baritone)

Charles Holloway (Bass)

John Gibbs (Tenor and Piano)

Discography :

The Five Pennies
Single:
1955 - All Is Well /Try To Understand (Savoy 1181)
1955 - Mr Moon / Let It Rain (Savoy 1182)
1956 - My Heart Trembles / Money (Savoy 1190)
Unreleased:
1956 - The Wedding Bells (Savoy)
1956 - Be Mine For A Lifetime (Savoy)

The Four Jokers
1958 - Written In The Stars / The Run Around (Sue 703)

Freddie Scott & The Chimes (4)
1958 - Please Call / The Letter Came This Morning (Arrow 724)

The Chimes (4)
1958 - Lovin' Baby / A Faded Memory (Arrow 726)

The Four Pennies (2)
1966 - You Have No Time To Lose / You're A Gas With Your Trash (Brunswick 55304)
1967 - Tis The Season / Shake A Hand (Brunswick 55324)

Biography :

The Five Pennies -- Clifford Curry, Benjamin Washington, Charles Holloway, Herbert Myers, and John and James Myers (twins) -- met in high school in Knoxville, TN. Prior to Curry's involvement, they recorded four years earlier as the Echos (unreleased) and backed Faye Adams on her number one smash "Shake a Hand." Things started poppin' after Curry joined, their manager, Fred Logan (a big bootlegger in Knoxville), got them a deal with Savoy Records in Newark, NJ. Savoy's owner Herman Lubinsky renamed them the Five Pennies (though there were actually six members) to avoid confusion with another group.

Out the box they backed Big Al Miller on "All Is Well" b/w "Try to Understand" (1955), credited as Big Al Miller & the Five Pennies. Savoy followed with the first released credited solely to the Five Pennies "Mr. Moon" b/w "Let It Rain" (1955); the A-Side "Mr. Moon," a Curry composition, is quintessential '50s doo wop with a southern flavor. Their final Savoy release, "My Heart Trembles" b/w "Money," made a little noise but not much, a consortium of Curry, Holloway, Washington, and Herbert and James Myers collaborated on both sides.

They cut six tracks for Savoy but only 2 singles surfaced. Herald Records acquired the masters and rights to two tracks ("Wedding Bells" and "Put This Ring on Your Finger") in 1956 but shelved them; they didn't see daylight until King Tut Records exposed them in the '80s.

According to Curry, the group also recorded his "Mine for a Lifetime" (unreleased) for Savoy. The members splintered. John Myers banded with the Chimes for two Arrow Records' singles in 1957, and then the Four Jokers for one Sue single in 1958. In 1964, he revived the Five Pennies as the Four Pennies on Brunswick Records.
Andrew Hamilton, Rovi
http://www.uncamarvy.com/5Pennies/5pennies.html

Songs :


Let It Rain                              Mr. Moon


My Heart Trembles                       Try To Understand

Money

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The Story Tellers (1)

Posted on March 7 2008 by dion1

Ruben Ochoa, Nick Delgado and Al Sanchez (Sal Delgado not pictured)

The Story Tellers (1) (San Gabriel, CA.)

Personnel :

Ruben Ochoa (Baritone / Bass)

Nick Delgado (Lead / First Tenor)

Al Sanchez (Lead / First Tenor)

Sal Delgado (Second Tenor / Bass)

Discography :

1959 - You Played Me A Fool / Hey Baby (Zenith 101/Stack 501)
1990 - Gee But I Like Your Smile / Please Remember My Love (Classic Artists 118)
1991 - Heaven's For Real / This Is Goodby (Classic Artists 128)
1992 - Heart For Heart / The L.A. Shuffle Classic Artists 133)

Biography :

The Story Tellers were from San Gabriel Mission High School, located in southern California, and first got together in 1958. The group was composed Ruben Ochoa, Nick Delgado, Al Sanchez and Sal Delgado. They originally called themselves the Pretenders, and actually grew up together in the 1950's. Ruben Ochoa and Al Sanchez were cousins, and further, Al and Nick's fathers had sung together in a Mexican trio. The Story Tellers had one original recording in 1959 called "You Played Me A Fool", issued on Norty Beckman's Zenith and then Stack record labels. It was Norty Beckman that suggested the group name of the Story Tellers, which was quite unique. The Pretenders name had already been taken by a group on the east coast. Beckman had a record store and had heard the group sing locally, and signed them to a contract. Their record had late night airplay by several local DJ's including KFOX evening man Rudy Marini. His show was broadcast live from the Dolphins of Hollywood record store, a local Los Angeles legend. According to Al Sanchez, they had intended to cut a second record, singing the Rivileers song, 1000 Stars, but it was not what Beckman was looking for at the moment. It was what Indigo records was looking for when they pressed Kathy Young and the Innocents version shortly thereafter. The Story Tellers had some releases on the Classic Artists label starting in 1990.
http://www.colorradio.com/storytellers.html

Songs :

You Played Me A Fool Hey Baby

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The Darvels

Posted on March 6 2008 by dion1

The Darvels (Bronx, New-York)

Personnel :

Warren Gradus (Lead)

Richie Capala

Greg Paravati

Mike Gervan

Alan Mandel (Baritone)

Discography :

The Darvels
1963 - Gone / I Lost My Baby (Eddie's 69)

Frankie & The Darvels
1977 - Mr Fortune Teller / Last Goodbye (Crystal Ball 109)

Biography :

When Donn Fileti obtained the Verdicts' masters from Bill Downs, he met a friend of his who had just cut two sides with a young group from the Bronx featuring Warren Gradus (Later with the Belmonts). The Darnels as they were Called were lucky enough to have "Gone" and "I Lost My Baby" issued in the fall of 1963 as the first and only release on the Eddies label Stan Krause, Ed's partner in this venture and Donn Fileti brought the record around as a new release to radio Stations in the Chester-Wilmington area and were promptly, but politely shown the door.

Frank Lyndon

But Cashbox gave "Gone" a B+ rating in December 1963 believing that : "Teen memory Seekers will be stirred by the optima teen ballad blend". Later with Frank Lyndon (From the Belmonts) on Lead , the Darvels cut two Unreleased side "Mr Fortune Teller" and "Last Goodbye" issued in 1978 on Crystal Ball Records as Frankie & The Darvels.
(The Golden Groups - The Best Of relic Records)

Songs :

The Darvels

I Lost My Baby Gone

Frankie & The Darvels

Mr Fortune Teller Last Goodbye

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Posted on March 5 2008 by dion1

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The Mello-Tones (1) aka the Jets (3)

Posted on March 5 2008 by dion1

The Mello-Tones (1) aka the Jets (3)

The Mello-Tones (1) (New York)
aka the Jets (3)  

 Personnel :

Ray Hulbert (Lead Tenor)

Joe Lipscomb (Second Tenor)

Oliver James (Baritone)

Louis O'Neil (Bass)

Discography :

Singles : 
Marga Benitez & The Mello-Tones (1)
1954 - Man Loves Woman / Winos On Parade (Decca 48318)

The Mello-Tones (1)
1954 - I'm Just Another One In Love With You / I'm Gonna Get (What I Came...) (Decca 48319)

The Jets (3)
1956 - Heaven Above Me / Millie Brown (Gee 1020)

Ep :

Rhythm and Blues Bit (Decca ED-2399)
1956 - I'm Just Another One In Love With You / I'm Gonna Get (What I Came For Last Night)

The Mello-Tones (1) aka the Jets (3)

LP :

He Digs Rock'n Roll (Decca DL 8315)
1956 - I'm Just Another One In Love With You / I'm Gonna Get (What I Came For Last Night)

The Mello-Tones (1) aka the Jets (3)

Biography :

These were neighborhood friends who grew up on 132d Street in New York's Harlem. In 1953, responding to the R&B vocal group phenomenon taking place, they got themselves together and decided to form a vocal group. The members were between fifteen and eighteen years old at their start. They retained the services of manager Cliff Martinez but got their contract as a result of Hulbert's persistence with Decca management. On April 6, 1954, they had their first session, they recorded "Man Loves Woman" and "Wino's On Parade" behind Marga Benitez and, under their own name, "I'm Just Another One In Love With You" and "I'm Gonna Get (What I Came For Last Night)."

The Mello-Tones (1) aka the Jets (3)

The record didn't sell particularly well, but the group toured the East Coast on the strength of it. Lack of success caused O'Neil to leave, and he was replaced by Charlie Ca rrington. Next, they went to audition for George Goldner at Gee records. He agreed to record them, but insisted that they change their name to a more contemporary-sounding one: the "Jets." The group didn't like this, but they went along. Their only Jets record - "Heaven Above Me"/"Millie Brown" - recorded in April of 1956 and released in July, also failed to make any waves. Once again, the disc wasn't sent out for review.

http://www.uncamarvy.com/MelloTones/mellotones.html

Songs :

Marga Benitez & The Mello-Tones (1)


Man Loves Woman    Winos On Parade

The Mello-Tones (1)

I'm Just Another One In Love With You / I'm Gonna Get (What I Came For Last Night)

The Jets (3)


Heaven Above Me                               Millie Brown

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The Five Jades (1) aka The Metrotones (2)

Posted on March 5 2008 by dion1

The Five Jades (1) aka The Metrotones (2)

1956 - Leonard Veal, Sonny Turner, James Frierson & Melvin Smith - (Bottom) Leuvenia Eaton

The Five Jades (1) (Cleveland, Ohio)
aka The Metrotones (2)

Personnel :

Charles "Sonny" Turner (Lead)

Leonard Veal (Second Tenor)

Fred Camp (First Tenor)

James Frierson (Baritone)

Melvin Smth (Bass)

Leuvenia Eaton

Discography :

The Metrotones (2)
1957 - Please Come Back / Skitter Skatter (Reserve 116)

The Five Jades (1)
Without Your Love / Rock And Roll Molly (Duke 118)

Biography :

The Metrotones were among the myriad doo wop acts to emerge from postwar-era Cleveland. According to Marv Goldberg's profile in the November 1997 issue of Discoveries, baritone/tenor Guy Spears, baritone James Frierson, and bass Andrew Fortson co-founded the group in 1953 while students at John Adams High School, cycling through several tenors before adding first tenor Fred Camp and second tenor Leonard Veal the following year.

The Five Jades (1) aka The Metrotones (2)

1955 - Fred Camp, Leonard Veal, Russel Cole (Manager) James Frierson & Andrew Fortson - (Bottom) Leuvenia Eaton

In late 1954, Spears was drafted into military duty, and after a brief collaboration with alto Kim Tolliver, the Metrotones recruited alto Leuvenia Eaton. In March 1955, this new lineup claimed top honors in the inaugural Fame and Fortune amateur showcase at Gleason's Musical Bar, earning a weeklong headlining engagement at the club that resulted in performances at Cleveland's Quincy Theater and Circle Theater. The Metrotones also opened for the Ravens and the Drifters at Cleveland Arena before adding tenor Sonny Turner in the spring of 1955.

The Five Jades (1) aka The Metrotones (2)

Camp exited the lineup soon after, and that summer Fortson received his draft papers as well, prompting the addition of bass Melvin Smith. Despite their local popularity, the Metrotones did not sign a record deal until early 1957, inking with the Reserve label to cut their debut single, "Please Come Back," which featured Turner on lead. Local station WJMO nevertheless found its nonsensical flip side, "Skitter Skatter," too suggestive and banned the record from the air, effectively crippling its commercial momentum.

The Five Jades (1) aka The Metrotones (2)

1958 - Bill Brent, Sonny Turner, Angelo Jones, Leuvenia Eaton & Leonard Veal

The single proved their lone Reserve release, and in 1958 the Metrotones renamed themselves the Five Jades and signed to Don Robey's Duke Records to issue "Without Your Love," with Eaton on lead. It too failed to catch on at radio, and when Frierson was the next co-founder summoned to serve military duty, the group's days were numbered. After much additional personnel turnover, Turner exited in late 1958 to pursue a solo career, followed a few months later by Eaton.

The Five Jades (1) aka The Metrotones (2)

While the remaining roster continued as the Five Gents, Turner successfully auditioned to join the Platters, replacing the great Tony Williams in 1959 and remaining with the R&B legends for over a decade.
http://www.uncamarvy.com/Metrotones/metrotones.html

Songs :

The Metrotones (2)


Please Come Back                            Skitter Skatter

The Five Jades (1)


Without Your Love                     Rock And Roll Molly

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