Doo Wop - Rhythm & Blues

The Jaye Sisters aka The Teen Trio

Posted on December 24 2010 by dion1

The Jaye Sisters (New York)
aka The Teen Trio

Personnel :

Sandy Schneider

Jean Hendon

June Hendon

Discography :

Joe Marine & The Teen Trio
1954 - A Gold Cadillac / Don't Mean a Thing (Decca 29151)

The Teen Trio
1954 - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Decca 29351)

The Jaye Sisters
1957 - Have You Ever Been Lonely / Black Brown Or Blue Eyes (Decca 30236)
1957 - Going To The River / Pitter Patter Boom Boom (Atlantic 1171)
1958 - Real Love / School's Out (Atlantic 1190)
1958 - Little Daddy / Stop! You're Knocking Me Out (Atlantic 2000)
1959 - G-3 / Sure Fire Love (United Artists 187)

Biography :

The three girls that made up The Teen Trio -- Sandy Schneider and twin sisters, Jean and June Hendon -- actually began singing together in their preteen years in their home state of Michigan when they were known as The Three Chicks. After they joined the Pennsylvanians, Fred Waring renamed them The Teen Trio. During the time the girls were with the Pennsylvanians in the early 1950s, they recorded with the group, toured with the group, and appeared on their weekly CBS-TV show.

Fred Waring & the Pennsylvanians

They had a wonderfully unique and inimitable sound that was achieved through their incredibly great vocal harmony. For us Christmas music lovers, of course, they added great warmth, spice and charm to the legendary Fred Waring LP 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, via their solo efforts on the songs Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, and the album's title song, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.

Mr. Waring once remarked that the Teen Trio was the greatest trio that ever sang for the Pennsylvanians. And coming from the man who was known as "The Man Who Taught America How To Sing," that's quite a compliment indeed. After their tenure with the Pennsylvanians, the girls became known as The Jaye Sisters (a name picked for them by the great Tommy Dorsey). They initially recorded for Decca Records, and then later, Atlantic Records. Among the standout recordings they had during their Atlantic years were two songs that their good friend Bobby Darin wrote for them: Real Love and School's Out.

Jean, June and Sandy are all retired today and enjoying sunny climates far from their home state of Michigan: Jean and June now live in Florida, and Sandy in California. They have remained very close friends through the years and still get together occasionally, and when they do, they still sing together for old times' sake.
http://theyulelog.aimoo.com/categroy/Topic-1-1878305.html#NickName_1614376

Songs :

The Teen trio

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

The Jaye Sisters


Pitter Patter Boom Boom                   Going To The River


Real Love                              Sure Fire Love

G-3

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The Southlanders

Posted on December 23 2010 by dion1

The Southlanders (London, England)

Personnel :

Vernon Nesbeth

Frank Mannah

Alan Wilmot

Harry Wilmot

Discography :

Singles :
1955 - Earth Angel / Crazy Otto Rag (Parlophone R4025)
1955 - Ain't That A Shame / Have You Ever Been Lonely (Parlophone MSP6182)
1956 - Hush-A-Bye Rock / The Wedding Of The Lucky Black Cat (Parlophone MSP6236)
1957 - Alone / Swedish Polka (Decca F10946)
1957 - Peanuts / Never Dreamed (Decca F10958)
1958 - Put A Light In The Window / Penny Loafers And Bobby Socks (Decca F10982)
1958 - Down Deep / Wishing For Your Love (Decca F11014)
1958 - Torero / I Wanna Jive Tonight (Decca F11032)
1958 - The Mole In A Hole / Choo-Choo-Choo Cha-Cha-Cha (Decca F11067)
1960 - Imitation Of Love / Charlie (Top Rank JAR403)

Eps :
1958 - "The Southlanders Number One"
Peanuts / Torero / Roma Rocka-Rolla / Down Deep (Decca DFE6508)

Biography :

It is now four decades since Vernon Nesbeth formed The Southlanders, the longest lasting vocal group in British pop music history. Originally from Jamaica, Vernon came to Britain as a teenager in 1950 after winning an "Opportunity Knocks" contest in his native country. His first public performance in Britain was in a singing contest at the Paramount Club in the West End, which at time was the only Dance Hall in London which allowed unaccompanied black men in.

Buoyed by his success at home, and backed by the Harry Webb band, Vernon gave it his all - and finished second to last! This shock sent him looking for a music teacher and he was given the address of the renowned black actor, singer and teacher, Edric Connor. On meeting, Vernon told the man destined to become his mentor that he wanted to learn music, to which Connor replied "I can't teach music, but I can teach you how to sing".

This he set out to do, and Vernon attended lessons once a week for the next two years. Edric Connor never charged him, saying, "My payment will be the success I make you". By late 1953 Edric Connor was planning to record an LP of songs from the Caribbean and asked Vernon to form a quartet of backing singers.

He recruited Frank Mannah, brothers Alan and Harry Wilmot (Harry was the father of popular contemporary British entertainer Gary Wilmot) from the Ken Hunter Quartet, and they made their live debut singing two songs from the LP at a celebrity nightclub in London. Now known as "The Caribbeans", shortly afterwards, whilst rehearsing in Weeks Studio, Hanover Street, two men walked in after hearing the singing from the street and offered to manage them.

They were Sid Green and Les Farrell who suggested a change of name; so "The Southlanders" were born, signed to the Grade Organization and began touring the UK variety circuit plus dates in Europe where they established a reputation in Germany, Italy, France and Belgium. In 1955 the Southlanders signed to Parlophone and released their first single, "Earth Angel" which was produced by George Martin, several years before he came to prominence with Peter Sellers' comedy albums and the Beatles' recordings.

Four more singles were released on Parlophone but it wasn't until they switched to Decca in 1957 that the Southlanders got their one, and only, top-ten hit "Alone", which is said to have sold 750,000 copies in the first few weeks of release. But it is their sixth and last Decca release that the Southlanders are most identified with, the novelty "Mole In A Hole", which they are required to do at every performance. The Southlanders then moved onto Top Rank and in 1961 released their last single "Imitation of Love".

Throughout the late 50s and early 60s the Southlanders appeared regularly on the top rated television programmes of the day becoming familiar faces on such shows as 6.5 Special and Crackerjack. Live performances, however, have always been, and still are, the most important aspect of the Southlanders and they were among the first to join Jimmy Saville's Mecca dance hall shows.

Since then they have continuously appeared in concerts, cabarets and cruise ships throughout the world often supporting the top comedians of the day such as Jim Davidson, Michael Barrymore, Mike Read, Bobby Davro & Jimmy Cricket captivating these audiences with their stylish, highly entertaining act.

http://www.southlanders.biz /
http://www.45-rpm.org.uk / dirs / southlanders.htm
http://www.rockabilly.nl / artists / southlanders.htm

Videos :

Ko Komo

Songs :

Penny Loafers And Bobby Socks Torero

Ain't That A Shame

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Percy Mayfield & The Maytones (aka The Meadowlarks)

Posted on December 22 2010 by dion1

Ronald Barrett, Don Julian, Earl Jones & Percy Mayfiedld

Percy Mayfield & The Maytones () (Los Angeles)
aka The Meadowlarks

Personnel :

Percy Mayfield (Lead)

Don Julian (Tenor)

Ronald Barrett (Tenor)

Earl Jones (Baritone)

Discography:

1954 - My Heart Is Cryin' / You Were Lyin' To Me (Speciality 537)
1955 - Baby You're Rich / The Voice Within (no group) (Speciality 544)

Biography :

Three of the Meadowlarks (Don Julian, Ronald Barrett, and Earl Jones) somehow got to do some recording for Specialty Records, where (on October 18, 1954) they backed up Percy Mayfield on three tunes: "My Heart Is Cryin'," "You Were Lyin' To Me," and "Baby You're Rich." On the records, the group was credited as the "Maytones." The first two of these were released in November 1954 and reviewed (both "good" on December 18). Other reviews that week went to the Charms' "Ling, Ting, Tong," the Counts' "Let Me Go, Lover," the Rivileers' "For Sentimental Reasons," the Chordcats' "A Girl To Love," the 5 Scamps' "With All My Heart," and the Jewels' "Living From Day To Day."

Don Julian, Ronald Barrett, Earl Jones Percy Mayfield

"Baby You're Rich," backed with the Percy Mayfield solo, "The Voice Within," was issued in January 1955 and reviewed on March 12, along with Gene & Eunice's "This Is My Story," the Dodgers' "Drip Drop," the Moonlighters' "New Gal," the 5 Royales' "Mohawk Squaw," the Dukes' "Oh Kay," and the Gentlemen's "Baby Don't Go."

http://www.uncamarvy.com/Meadowlarks/meadowlark

Songs :

My Heart Is Cryin' You Were Lyin' To Me

Baby You're Rich

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The Temptations (3)

Posted on December 21 2010 by dion1

The Temptations (3) (Flushing, New York)
ref : The Four Temptations

Personnel :

Neil Stevens (Lead)

Artie Schlacman

Artie Maren

Larry Schwartz

Discography :

The Temptations (3)
1960 - Barbara / Someday (Goldisc 3001)
1960 - Letter Of Devotion / Fickle Little Girl (Goldisc 3007)

Neil Stevens & The Temptations (3)
1961 - Ballad Of Love / Tonight My Heart She Is Crying (Goldisc 3019)

Biography :

No, not those Temptations. This Temptations were a vocal group from New York best known for the 1960 hit "Barbara". Issued on Goldisc Records, the song peaked on the Cash Box Magazine chart at #38 and on the Billboard Hot 100 at #29. The flip side song on Barbara was Someday.

The Temptations (3)

The Story of the group begin as the Four Temptations, three years before. In 1957, Artie Ripp formed a vocal group with some others of his local neighborhood friends from Flushing, Mario Scarpa, Stu Silverman and Joe Tedesco. They signed in 1957 with ABC Records as back up group for ABC. They backed to Paul Anka on their ABC hit "Diana" and released Cathy as the Four Temptations.

Artie Ripp had already decided that he liked management more than singing, and went on to co-found Kama Sutra Records and then manage Billy Joel during the Piano Man's early career. Artie Ripp formed and managed this new group know as The Temptations who consisted of Artie Maren, Artie Schlacman, Larry Schwartz and Neil Stevens also from Flushing,NY. Neil Stevens had already recorded a single with the Dee-Vines in 1958, "More And More" and "What Could Be Better" released by Brunswick Records, and Shortly after "Barbara" became a hit, Neil left to go solo.

The Temptations (3)

The Remaining Temptations saw three releases before they broke up. Artie Ripp later became a great arranger and sound engineer. He worked on a lot of the girls group records and Brill Building sounds that came out of NYC from 1963-1968 or so.

Songs :

The Temptations (3)


Barbara                                    Fickle Little Girl


Someday                                Letter Of Devotion

Neil Stevens & The Temptations (3)

Tonight My Heart She Is Crying / Ballad Of Love

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The Concertones aka The Brothers Kennedy aka The Hamptons

Posted on December 19 2010 by dion1

The Concertones aka The Brothers Kennedy aka The Hamptons
The Concertones : Melvin Beckner, Gary Church, Kay Brooks, Roslyn King and Brenda Robinson

The Concertones (Newport News, Virginia)
aka The Brothers Kennedy aka The Hamptons

Personnel :

Melvin Beckner

Gary Church

Kay Brooks

Roslyn King

Brenda Robinson

Discography :

The Brothers Kennedy
1961 - I Know Why Dreamers Cry / Once In A Lifetime (1-2-3 Kick) (Legrand 1007)

The Concertones
1961 - Just One More Time / All Is Well And Fine (Legrand 1011)

The Hamptons
1964 - I Know Why Dreamers Cry / Once In A Lifetime (1-2-3 Kick) (Legrand 1007)

Biography :

Vocal group from From Warwick High School, in Newport News, Virginia composed by Gary Church, Melvin Beckner, Kay Brooks, Roslyn King and Brenda Robinson. In early 1960, Melvin Beckner wrote some songs like "All's Well and Fine", "Don't Say I Love You" and "Heartaches For Me". Warwick High's musical senior Mary Jane Cofer sponsored a concert with Melvin who sang the lead on his three songs , backed by three girls named The Mello-Tones Trio. The success was immediate and Melvin landed a recording session. In April 1961, Melvin and his singing partner, Gary Church, recorded "I Know Why Dreamers Cry" and " Once In A Lifetimethe" both written by Melvin in a recording session in Norfolk produced by Frank Guida.

The Concertones aka The Brothers Kennedy aka The Hamptons
The Brothers Kennedy : Melvin Beckner and Gary Church The Concertones

They went over to Norfolk twice a week for three weeks to work on it. The last session, when they really got it, took from seven o'clock at night to four o'clock in the morning, And some time later the single will be released as The Brothers Kennedy on the Legrand Label. In 1964, the single was also released credited to The The Hamptons. Four months later, Melvin Beckner, Gary Church and the Mello-Tones Trio; Kay Brooks, Roslyn King and Brenda Robinson Have a new recording session. Under the name of the Concertones, Legrand released "Just One More Time" and "All Is Well And Fine". Melvin also wrote "Time Ole Story", the flip side of Quarter To Three for Gary (U.S.) Bonds.

Songs :

The Concertones

All Is Well And Fine / Just One More Time

The Brothers Kennedy

I Know Why Dreamers Cry

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The Possessions

Posted on December 18 2010 by dion1

The Possessions (Philadelphia)

Personnel :

Tony D. (First Tenor/lead)

Vinny G. (Second Tenor/Lead)

Joe C. (Second Tenor/Lead)

Jim B (Baritone/Bass/Lead) 

Discography :

1964 - Don't Let her Go (Britton) 
1964 - Hey There (Britton)
1964 - No More Love / You and your lies (Britton 1003/Parkway 930)

Biography :

The original name of the group was "The Ramars" and also included Arnie as the bass.

The name was changed to "Possessions" when They signed with Duru productions (Arnie had left bythen).
Frank Fox of Vito & The Salutations was also with the Possessions on their Britton release of "No More Love".

Joey and Jimmy are the only original Possesions still alive.

Songs :

No More Love You and your lies

Cds :

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The Verdicts (1)

Posted on December 17 2010 by dion1

The Verdicts (1)

The Verdicts (1) (Brooklyn, NY)

Personnel:

Victor Rice

Robert Burroughs

Discography :

1961 - My Life's Desire / The Mummy's Ball (East Coast 103/Relic 507)
1973 - Never Let Me Go / Now You Did It (Vintage 1009)

Biography :

The remains of one of Al Browne's veteran groups who first waxed "Pen Pal" and "Plea in the Morning" for him as the Gaytunes on Joyce 106. They had started recording for Timely Records ("Thrill of Romance") in 1953, while singing at the Street Corner of P.S. 41 and P.S. 83, and later on Alexander Hamilton and Boys High in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. Earl kirton (Lead) had founded the Gaytunes with Waymon Carey, Leroy Wiliams (Who left early), Harry Pinchback and Fred Davies.The Verdicts, as their were known after some kind of metamorphosis in 1961, were always busy recording, because at least seven tides survived the years."The Mummy's Ball" was the flip of "My Life's Desire" and first leased by Al Browne to East Coast records in NYC. Relic Kept the Classic A-side "My Life's Desire" alive over the years after they had re-issued it on their own label in 1963. The Verdicts recorded several notable tunes.

Songs :
(updated by Hans-Joachim)

My Life's Desire The Mummy's Ball

Never Let Me Go Now You Did It

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The Sharmettes

Posted on December 15 2010 by dion1

The Sharmettes (Los Angeles)
With Hans-Joachim

Personnel :

Margaret Strong (Lead)

Verline Johnson (Soprano)

Rosa Hollaway (Second Soprano)

Linda Frazier (Alto)

Discography :

1962 - Answer Me / My Dream (King 5648)
1962 - I Want To Be Loved / Tell Me (King 5686)

Biography :

The Sharmettes were a female quartet from L.A. who were still students at Jeff High and who recorded for King Records. They were Margaret Strong, lead, Verline Johnson, soprano, Rosa Holloway, 2nd soprano, and Linda Frazier. They were all members in Jeff’s Acappella Choir. Gene Maye (Arthur Lee Maye's brother) worked with the girls about 6 or 7 months, teaching them songs, and polishing up their harmony.

The Sharmettes
Gene Maye

In February of 1962, Johnny Otis was working for King Records as their A&R man. Gaynel Hodge was working with Johnny. They came to Jeff High to have a talent search in the auditorium. So when they heard the girls they loved them. The Sharmettes were the only ones to emerge with a recording contract. So about a month afterwards, they were in the studio recording "Tell Me”, “My Dream”, “I Want to Be Loved”, and “Answer Me My Love”.
http://www.arthurleemaye.com/copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-biography.html

Songs :

Answer Me / My Dream I Want To Be Loved / Tell Me

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The Tridels

Posted on December 12 2010 by dion1

The Tridels

The Tridels (Philadelphia)

Personnel :

Marc Snader

Mike Bove

Larry Chassen

Discography :

1964 - Land of Love / Image Of My Love (San Dee 1009)

Biography :

Broadcast Pioneers member Mike Bove’s career in entertainment, broadcasting and media production spans some forty-plus years. A Temple University undergraduate in the mid 1960’s, Mike balanced his career as a musical performer and a broadcast student. While working at Temple’s WRTI-FM and working on his studies in the school of broadcasting, Mike became WRTI’s program director in 1964 and Station manager in 1965. Through it all, Mike found the time to pursue his other love, performing as a member of a popular local vocal group, The Tridels

Performing at the university and other local venues, Mike and the group were signed to a recording and management contract with San-Dee Worldwide Limited Records in Philadelphia. In 1964, with their manager and promoter Gene Arnold, a future Broadcast Pioneer member, Mike and the Tridels released their first recordings. With Hy Lit’s enthusiastic support, the group was recruited to perform at WIBG record hops throughout the tri-state area. Airplay in western Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan led to a successful Midwest tour in the summer of 1964.

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In the summer of 1965, while continuing to perform with the Tridels, Mike joined MediaAmerica’s new 5000 watt station in Brookhaven, PA. WEEZ, the first full-time country station in the Philadelphia market. Mike filled the airways from 3-7 pm and was the station's production manager

Songs :

Image Of My Love Land of Love

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The Jaye Sisters aka The Teen Trio

Posted on December 12 2010 by dion1

The Jaye Sisters (New York)
aka The Teen Trio

Personnel :

Sandy Schneider

Jean Hendon

June Hendon

Discography :

Joe Marine & The Teen Trio
1954 - A Gold Cadillac / Don't Mean a Thing (Decca 29151)

The Teen Trio
1954 - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Decca 29351)

The Jaye Sisters
1957 - Have You Ever Been Lonely / Black Brown Or Blue Eyes (Decca 30236)
1957 - Going To The River / Pitter Patter Boom Boom (Atlantic 1171)
1958 - Real Love / School's Out (Atlantic 1190)
1958 - Little Daddy / Stop! You're Knocking Me Out (Atlantic 2000)
1959 - G-3 / Sure Fire Love (United Artists 187)

Biography :

The three girls that made up The Teen Trio -- Sandy Schneider and twin sisters, Jean and June Hendon -- actually began singing together in their preteen years in their home state of Michigan when they were known as The Three Chicks. After they joined the Pennsylvanians, Fred Waring renamed them The Teen Trio. During the time the girls were with the Pennsylvanians in the early 1950s, they recorded with the group, toured with the group, and appeared on their weekly CBS-TV show.

Fred Waring & the Pennsylvanians

They had a wonderfully unique and inimitable sound that was achieved through their incredibly great vocal harmony. For us Christmas music lovers, of course, they added great warmth, spice and charm to the legendary Fred Waring LP 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, via their solo efforts on the songs Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, and the album's title song, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.

Mr. Waring once remarked that the Teen Trio was the greatest trio that ever sang for the Pennsylvanians. And coming from the man who was known as "The Man Who Taught America How To Sing," that's quite a compliment indeed. After their tenure with the Pennsylvanians, the girls became known as The Jaye Sisters (a name picked for them by the great Tommy Dorsey). They initially recorded for Decca Records, and then later, Atlantic Records. Among the standout recordings they had during their Atlantic years were two songs that their good friend Bobby Darin wrote for them: Real Love and School's Out.

Jean, June and Sandy are all retired today and enjoying sunny climates far from their home state of Michigan: Jean and June now live in Florida, and Sandy in California. They have remained very close friends through the years and still get together occasionally, and when they do, they still sing together for old times' sake.
http://theyulelog.aimoo.com/categroy/Topic-1-1878305.html#NickName_1614376

Songs :

The Teen trio

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

The Jaye Sisters


Pitter Patter Boom Boom                   Going To The River


Real Love                              Sure Fire Love

G-3

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