The Continentals (4) (Muncie, Indiana)
Personnel :
Theotis Barnes
Phil Butts
Ralph Kersey
Ray Jimmerson
Elsworth William
Discography :
1958 - Hey Senorita / Don't Leave Me (ZTSC-10475/76)
Biography :
In 1958, Five students from the Muncie Central High School in Indiana
(Theotis Barnes, Phil Butts, Ralph Kersey, Ray Jimmerson and Elsworth
Williams) decided to form a vocal group under the name The Continentals,
after several weeks of rehearsals they brought together a band of
school musicians (The Counts Of Rhythm; Jim Cox, Roy Alexander, and Bud
Cole) and moved to Cincinnati to record a 45 rpm paid for themselves.
They recorded the Penguin's song "Hey Senorita" and on the flip side
"Don't Leave Me" the boys only had money to make 100 copies that were
finally distributed locally in Indiana and its surroundings.
Thanks to Sir Hats (https://www.youtube.com/@sirhats1954)
Songs :
Don’t Leave Me Hey Senorita