The Ecstasies (Philadelphia)
Personnel :
Donnie Ermold (Lead)
Bobby Cutillo
Joe Leone
Joe Grimaldi (Baritone)
Jimmy Evans (Bass)
Discography :
1962 - That Lucky Old Sun / A Time For Love (Amy 853)
Biography :
The Ecstasies are from Philadelphia and were originally formed in the
mid 50’s. They were composed by Donnie Ermold on lead, Bobby Cutillo,
Joe Leone, Joe Grimaldi And Jimmy Evans on bass. Their first recording,
"That Lucky Old Sun" and "A Time For Love" was released in 1962 on the
Amy label. "That Lucky Old Sun" is a 1949 popular song with music by
Beasley Smith and words by Haven Gillespie. It wasn’t until the late
70’s that The Ecstasies started recording again with original lead and
baritone, Donnie Ermold and Joe Grimaldi, rejuvenated, they recorded
45’s for both the U.G.H.A. and Clinton labels
Songs :
That Lucky Old Sun A Time For Love