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Yes, I've seen the sources that list all these records together but I'm pretty sure the info is wrong. I have 9 Hi-Tones/Hi Tones listed on my website that recorded on labels all over the country. Some are black groups such as the group on Skyline/Andre. The Candix record is by Hi-Tone (not th...

Dixon was Diason Stokes the fourth member was lead Calvin "Khaki" Rowlette. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

I'm not familiar with this song being put out on the Whirlybird label; did you mean the Audio label? Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

Although Lonnie Heard was a member in the Five Dollars, this not only is NOT the Five Dollars, It's not even the same Lonnie Heard. I've heard that the backing group for this Lonnie Heard was Arthur Crier's group the Halos, but I haven't been able to verify for sure. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevo...

Although Lonnie Heard was a member in the Five Dollars, this not only in NOT the Five Dollars, It's not even the same Lonnie Heard. I've heard that the backing group for this Lonnie Heard was Arthur Crier's group the Halos, but I haven't been able to verify for sure. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevo...

I have 4 Johnny Angels listed on my website. 1. Power record label 1958. 2. Imperial 1960, Gardena & Jaf 1961. 3. Markie 1963. 4. Swan 1966. Plus a Johnny Angel & Halos (Felsted) who I think is related to artist #2 on Imperial. I would really like to see the list of songs including the label...

Great song, same song as "I Wanted You So Long" by the Trojans on Triangle 51317 from 1959. The writer credits on that song are by J. Castron. As you can see here they are by Robert Byrd (Bobby Day). This record from 1957, both labels from Los Angeles. Triangle was owned by Joe Lewis (ex-heav...

Yes the group on this record is white and I believe led by Bill Johnson. I believe they were from New York and recorded on the Sigma label in 1960. The flip side - Do You Remember - is a very good song. The group in the picture recorded the excellent - If You Should Leave Me - on the Richie la...

It's also my understanding that Reuben Pando's time with the Velveteens was short due to him being from Chino and the Velveteens from Pomona. Gang rivalries between the two towns made it difficult for the group to work in those areas. Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

Just a great post! Background bass is fantastic. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

I believe this song only was released on a Bridges LP #8012 in 1980, not sure if there's a 45. Group began recording in 1960 and with several member changes continued recording and performing for decades. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

I agree with two comment made here. 1. The record was originally released only as a 78 rpm.; the 45's are boots/repros. 2. The song was released in 1954 prior to the Sharps - Crenshaws - Lamplighters - Tenderfoots - Four After Fives & enventually Rivingtons forming. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevo...

Great post!!!! Absolute killer song & performance that I hadn't heard before. Thanks again, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

I too have seen this listed as being from 1958 as well as 1963; i think the later date is more accurate. Great song though, thanks for the post. Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

Yes, this is a different group than the one pictured here although both Rhythm Aces groups recorded for Vee Jay. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

Played 14 years in the NFL with the New York Giants then as part of the "Fearsome Foursome" with the Los Angeles Rams. Nice post, thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

In my previous comment I listed Lenny Rocco but it should have been Lenny Cocco. Rocco was from Philadelphia and recorded in 1964 backed by his group known as Lenny & the Rocks. Cocco is in the picture above. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

I agree with the others this is not the Chanters. It is Connie & the Decoys on Aljon with Memories. The Chanters did do a song call Do You Remember, but it wasn't the Bud Johnson group. It was by the Chanters from Santa Monica, Ca. recorded but unreleased on the Combo label in 1955, and is a c...

To paraphrase John Facenda, the "Voice of God" for NFL films in the 70's & early 80's, this is the best vocal group harmony song......EVAH! Also a slight correction to the picture represented here, the great Clyde McPhatter was gone and Willie Ferbie was long gone. The third voice along with...

Great post! A real surprise white group (Voices) from 1964. Excellent vocal group harmony, now on my list of favorites. Thanks again, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

I forgot to mention that Leroy Williams may not have been on the Timely record. He was a later member. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup dot/com

The Grand Prees "Sit & Cry" on the Candi & Golden Groove labels is NOT a female group. It is a female lead, Bernice Marsh, and a male backing group. So who are these guys and what is the name of the song???? Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup

This is a picture of the Sons of The Pioneers and the Georgia Crackers. The Sons all have the cowboy hats except for who I think is Bob Nolan standing in the back row next Roy Rogers. L to R - Pat Brady, Hugh Farr, Tim Spencer, Bob Nolan (no hat), Roy Rogers, Karl Farr kneeling in the front row...

6. Gene Mumford's group aka Larks (Lloyd) on Whiz & Columbia. 7. Bobby Adams & Serenaders (Old Town unreleased) 1958. 8. Black group on Teen Life (another Detroit label) from 1958. 9. Larry Lee & Serenaders (Relic Lp) Hartford, Ct.. recorded in 1950's. 10. Eric & Serenaders (KC) 1963. 11. La...

How do you know this is backed by the Bluffs? The record doesn't indicate that. I'm NOT saying you are wrong, just curious. I know there is a record by Leroy Fullylove & Bluffs on the Elko label, Me, My Shadow & I b/w I Want To Know from 1960. (This record from 1961). Fullylove was also in a ...

Nice post, thanks. Good group with nice harmony. Carrie Mingo, Sandra Bears, Margie Clark & Grace Ruffin from Washington DC. Also recorded as Jewels (Dimension), Impalas (Checker), Rubies (District) and backed Jimmy D. as the D Lites (Start). Thanks again, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup

I know about the 2 Rust label records and the 2 Crystal Ball records but when was this recorded and on what label? Also does anyone know anything about a song called "Lisa" for the Four Graduates on Benn-X 51? Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup

Somebody help me on this. I saw them on T.V. once and I swear Mark kneed his tambourine, it rolled up his microphone while he did a 360 catching waste high. Am I dreaming or did that really happen. No Tivo in those days so I got one shot at it. Also I used to work with Jim Pons (bass player) ...

The web IS wrong all the time. I agree this is not the Brooklyn group, but Chattahoochee is a Los Angeles label and I'm not sure it's not a completely different group. I've read articles on both groups & this record is not mentioned. Thanks, Dennis - ulitmatevocalgroup

Problem here possibly stems from the fact that an LP was released years ago on the Wizard label where they labeled this song as being from the Four Epics when it was obviously the Four Coins. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup

My information on the group is they were from Memphis and members included Eudell Graham & Wallace Simpson. This is a bootleg put out around 1976, the flip is Baby Doll. They also had another boot, Sun 518 Walking Alone/Annie. All songs were recorded around 1958. Graham joined the Five Royale...

No, it's not as good as the Orioles (what is?), but there's no challenge here just a good post. Group lead by Billy Dawn Smith, also recorded as the Billy Dawn Quartet (Decatur), Might Dukes (Duke) & Heralds (Herald). Actually a very good group. Thanks, Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup

Nice post, thank you. F.Y.I. the Jaguar label was out of Manhattan and owned by George Bennett. It was actually located in the famous Brill Building. This group was lead by David Williams and is connected to or is also the Five Bills (Brunswick), Five Cats (RCA) & the Kalvin Brothers (Royal Ro...

I've been collecting for over 50 years. I've written (or compiled) a book called The Ultimate Vocal Group Harmony Reference Guide which in now only available on my website, ultimatevocalgroup com. Although the book was a good starting point, due to unlimited space the information I have on the ...

Interesting that the movie was out in 1961 but this Cub release wasn't until 1963. Curious - Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup