Chantels - Maybe (Original)

Perhaps, the best female vocal performance of the early rock and roll era, Arlene Smith led The Chantels with this recording of "Maybe". There is some debate about who actually wrote ""Maybe" although it is credited to Richard Barrett, lead singer of the Valentines, many think Arlene Smith and producer George Goldner were very much involved. "Maybe" went to #15 during January of 1958 and has been named by Rolling Stone as one of the "500 Greatest Songs Of All Time".

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• Chantels
• Maybe
• Arlene Smith
• George Goldner
• Richard Barrett

[YY4Me133]

@early60srcool I'm smiling at the memory of trying to organize my own girl group, "Brooklyn Blondes," and not getting any takers. So, I ended up singing on street corners, mostly under the el in Bensonhurst, with whatever guys I could talk into joining me. What memories!

It sounds like you got further than I did. I'll bet you've got some great memories, too.

[early60srcool]

@YY4Me133 That is so true! That is an amazing fact. I know growing up in the 50's-60' every girl in my neighborhood wanted to be an all girl rock'n'roll group! They always looked so glamorous. But, some of us did dare to try and found out what hard work it was! but I agree with Norcaro they were fantastic among girl groups! Then came the Supremes who took it to the mega level.

Thanks Norcaro

[weagley49]

Wipe off the dust on this great song!!

[ThePeterd156]

Doesn't get any better than this.  Thanks for uploading!

[YY4Me133]

I often replay a song several times while I look at the accompanying photos, read the details, and search for more information on the performers. I'm learning so much more about them than I knew back then. Such as, according to Wikipedia: "The lead singer, Arlene Smith, had received classical training and performed at Carnegie Hall at age twelve." Fascinating, huh?

Thanks for sharing, Nocaro.

[78merlot]

They were the best