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The Derrs

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The Derrs
Leon and Dale Derr

The Derrs (Berwick, PA.)

 

Personnel :

Leon Derr

Dave Derr

 

Discography :

1961 - You Are My Happiness / Eighteen's Not Teenage (Murecord 104/105)
1962 - The Blues Come Back / The Mary-Ann Twist (Murecord 194/195)

 

Biography :

In 1961,from Berwick, PA. Leon and Dale Derr, two brothers known on entertainment circles as the Derrs Have recorded "You Are My Happiness" and "Eighteen's Not Teenage". They recorded the songs for Murecord Records of Mountaintop. Dale is the songwriter of the duo. In the spring of 1962, the boys recorded another single with "The Blues Come Back" and "The Mary-Ann Twist".

 

Songs :

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The Charmettes (4)

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The Charmettes (4)
Susan Meriwhether, Radean Martin and Radean Martin

The Charmettes (4)  (Columbus, Georgia)

 

Personnel :

Sharilyn Martin

Radean Martin

Susan Meriwhether

 

Discography :

The Charmettes (4)
1960 - Deeds To My Heart / I Love You to the Ninth Degree (Mona KB-553)

John Shur & The Charmettes (4)
1962 - I Got Caught In The Washing Machine / Mashed Potato Sue (Caricature 104)

The Charmettes (4)

Tony D'Angelo & The Charmettes (4)
1962 - Walkin / Hopeless (Teal 1808)

 

Biography :

In 1960, The Charmettes recorded for Mona Records the sides "The Deeds To My Heart" and "I Love You To The Nith Degree". In 1960, local newspaper write : Five Columbus performers, two male singers and a Girl trio were signed to recording contracts by Outer Space Products, inc. to record on the Autograph Records Label. Norris Peed, Executine vice president of Outer Space Products signed singers John Shur, Tony D'Angelo and The Charmettes,

The Charmettes (4)   The Charmettes (4)
From top : Tony D'Angelo, John Shur & the Charmettes signing the contract.                                           John Shur                         

Susan Meriwhether, Radean Martin and Radean Martin. The signing took place at the home of Lucky McDaniel who is also an executive vice president of the firm.  In 1962 the Charmettes backed John Shur on his sides "I Got Caught In The Washing Machine" and "I'm Gonna Twist All Night!/Mashed Potato Sue", and Tony D'Angelo (who have previously recorded under the name of Saladin) on his Teal Records Sides "Walkin" and "Hopeless"
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Songs :

The Charmettes (4)


Deeds To My Heart

John Shur & The Charmettes (4)


I Got Caught In The Washing Machine

Tony D'Angelo & The Charmettes (4)

  
Walkin                                          Hopeless


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The Destineers (1)

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The Destineers (1)
The Destineers, Tommy Boyce and group's manager Joe DeAngelis (extreme right)

The Destineers (1) (New York)

 

Personnel :

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Discography :

1962 - Take A Look [In The Mirror] / So Young (RCA 47-8049)

 

Biography :

Very little information on this group except that the two very good songs were written and arranged by Tommy Boyce.  The career of Tommy Boyce begins as early as the late 1950s. In those days, Tommy had established himself as one of the brightest young writers to ever come out of the legendary Brill Building days. His first big break came when he wrote "Be My Guest" for Fats Domino. He wrote the song alone but gave writing credit to the artist, as well as the person who helped him get the song to the artist.   In 1962 Tommy accepted an opportunity to move to New York and write for Ray Peterson and Curtis Lee. His collaboration with Lee resulted in Boyce's second top ten song, "Pretty Little Angel Eyes". They followed this up with the single "Under The Moon Of Love". Singer Anita Darian, New Yorkers know her from performances with the New York City Opera and the New York Philharmonic, but in pop music her claim to fame was the high soprano vocals in The Token's "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".  Darian also provided backing vocals on The Destineers "Take A Look (In The Mirror).

 

Songs:

  
               So Young                            Take A Look [In The Mirror]

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The Cee-Jays

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The Cee-Jays (Laurel Mississippi)
Top : Patsy, Sandra & Martha - Bottom : Bill Clark

The Cee-Jays (Laurel Mississippi)

 

Personnel :

Patsy Jones (Alto / Tenor)

Sandra Jones (Soprano)

Marthe Clark (Alto / Tenor)

Bill Clark (Baritone / Piano)

 

Discography :

Jimmy Clanton bb the Cee-Jays (Uncredited)
1961 - Not Like A Brother / Lucky In Love With You (Ace 634)

 

Biography :

The "Cee-Jays" from Laurel Mississippi were composed of Bill Clark, 20, and his 18-year old sister, Martha, and the Jones sisters, Patsy, 19, and Sandra, 17. They have been singing together from 1958 after organizing for a Laurel, Miss., High School performance. Bill, a baritone, plays the piano and handles the musical arrangements. Martha sings alto or tenor and Patsy alternates taking these same parts. Sandra, the young est, is the soprano.

The Cee-Jays (Laurel Mississippi)
Bill, Patsy, Sandra & Martha  

In 1961, the group went to New York for an audition, They signing a recording contract with Ace records and they recorded  "Not Like A Brother" a song by Jimmy Clanton and the Cee-Jays sing the Vocal accompaniment. The Cee-Jays have been smash hits in appearances in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.

 

Songs :

  
 Not Like A Brother                        Lucky In Love With You

 

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Buddy & Brik

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Gene Bricker and Ray Bowling

Buddy & Brik (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanie)

 

Personnel:

Gene Bricker (Brick)

Ray Bowling (Buddy)

 

Discography :

1959 - Misty Eyes / Stick Around (Greenwich 414)


Biography :

Native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gene Bricker was a tenor singer with the rhythm and blues group, The Marcels. They are best remembered for their 1961 hit single, "Blue Moon." The song sold well over a million copies, hit number one on the UK singles charts. Formed in 1959, the group also included lead singer Cornelius Harp, bass player Fred Johnson (Allen's brother), Ron Mundy, and Richard Knauss. In 1961, Bricker and Knauss left the group.

Buddy & Brik
The Original Marcels (Gene Bricker in the Center)

Actually,  before joining the Marcels, Gene (Brick) Bricker and friend Ray (Buddy) Bowling, both civilian employees at the North Park Nike Site (National Guard) have recorded "Misty Eyes" and "Stick Around" (Two songs written by Ray) and released by Greemwich Records.

 

Songs :

  
Misty Eyes                                           Stick Around


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The Concertones aka The Brothers Kennedy aka The Hamptons

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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 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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