DELTONES (1) - DEL TONES (3) - PARLAMENTS

 

Ronnie Howard, Tommy Burton, Ron Buonaro and Sammy Basile 

The Parlaments  (Chicago)

aka The Deltones (1) aka The Del Tones (3)

 

 Personnel :

Sammy Basile (Lead)

Ron Buonaro (First Tenor)

Ronnie Howard (Baritone)

Tommy Burton (Bass)

Discography :

The Deltones (1)

Singles :

1958 - Jerry / Rockin' Cha Cha (with Debbie Stevens) (Roulette 4081)

1958 - Early Morning Rock / I'm 'Coming Home (Vee Jay 288)

1959 - A Lover's Prayer / First Man To The Moon (Vee Jay 303)

Unreleased :

1958 - Baby I Need You (Vee Jay)

1960 - Good Luck Charms (USA Records)

The Del Tones (3)

Singles :

 1960 - And The Angels Sang / Please Talk to Me (USA Records 711)

Unreleased :

1960 - Good Luck Charms (USA Records)

The Parlaments

1961 - My Only Love / To Be Alone (USA Records 719)

Biography :

 At 12, Sammy Basile and his close friend Tommy Burton would harmonize to the sounds and vocals of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers and other groups whose records were on the candy store juke box. They grew up on the west of Chicago, now called K-Town, since all the streets in their neighborhood start with a  "K," i.e. Kilborne, Karlov, Keeler, etc. They attended Marshall high school, located on the corners of 5th Ave, and Adams & Kedzie streets.

  

Debbie Stevens                                                                            

During their freshmen year (1956) they met Ronnie Howard. Early in 1958, and Ronnie introduced the group to a Ron Buonaro, and the Deltones was formed. Like all other vocal groups, they used to practice harmonizing in the school halls and bathrooms. On Roulette, they backing Debbie Stevens (Debbie Dean) on their own composition : " Jerry" b/w "Rockin' Cha Cha". They recorded "Early Morning Rock" at the Chess Studios on south Michigan Ave. The flip side was a slow song that the unforgettable voice of Ronnie Howard sang, titled "I'm Coming Home,".

Ronnie Howard, Sammy Basile, Tommy Burton and Ron Buonaro

Jim Lounsberry took the songs to Ewart Abner and Calvin Carter. They liked the songs and signed the group to Vee-Jay Records.Within a few weeks the song had seen some success. Their next recording with VeeJay was in early 1959, "A Lover's Prayer" The session was at Universal Recording Studio in Chicago. Ron Bounoro sang the lead on this one. The flip-side, "First Man to the Moon" was selected by Calvin Carter. In 1960 They moved to USA Records. Recordings there included: Please Talk To Me, Good Luck Charms, and remakes of The Angels Sang  and under the name of The Parlaments " My Only Love" b/w "To Be Alone" .

Songs :

(updated by Hans-Joachim)

 

The Deltones (1) (with Debbie Stevens)

Jerry / Rockin' Cha Cha

The Deltones (1)

   

      

 Early Morning Rock                I'm 'Coming Home             A Lover's Prayer

     

   Baby I Need You                 First Man To The Moon

The Del Tones (3)

      

Good Luck Charms             And The Angels Sang              Please Talk To Me 

The Parlaments

   

My Only Love                       To Be Alone

SHO STOPPERS - SHOW STOPPERS (1)

 

Dave Strause, (center) (from left) John Smiles, Phil Capp, Joe Vegas, Frauklin Dee and Bob Capp.

The Sho Stoppers (Levittown, Pa)

aka The Show Stoppers (1) ????

 

Personnel :

Dave Strause (Robby Stark)

John Smiles

Phil Capp

Joe Vegas

Frauklin Dee

Bob Capp

 

Discography :

The Sho Stoppers

1962 - Little Angel / ??? (???)

1963 - The Day That Roc'k ‘n’ Roll Dies / ??? (KP ?)

(Maybe) The Show Stoppers (1)

1963 - Hee Haw / Doctor Of Love (Amber 212)

1963 - But Who Will Pay / Cynthia (Amber ?)

 

Biography :

From a newspaper article about The Sho Stoppers :

This vocal & instrumental group from Levittown has cut some records : “The Day That Roc'k ‘n’ Roll Dies” on KP records. The record The record was successful in Trenton. Previously, the group’s most successful record was called “Little Angel.”  The combo has many talents that are displayed in comedy, vocal, instrumental and dancing mutines. The musicians play several instruments interchangeably that include the drums, bass, trombone, trumpet, sax. clarinet and guitar.

The Sho-Stoppers have appeared all over the country in such famous clubs as the Fremont Hotel and the Riviera louunge in Las Vegas. The « Golden Nugget” in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The “Rocking MB” and Dream Lounge in the Jennia Hotel in Miami Beach.  They have also appeared on the Dick Clark TV’ Show and in a marathon for cancer in Baltimore with Patti Page and Sammy Davis Jr.  The group has appeared locally at the Erie Social in Northeast Philadelphia, the Carlo Circle Bar also in the Northeast and at Al-jo’s in Jersey. Dave Strause, has worked with Bobby Darin, Steve Gibson and the Red Caps and the Flamingoes.

Songs :

The Show Stoppers (1)

   

   Cynthia                                               Doctor Of Love

FOUR STARS (4) - FIVE STARS (2)

 

From left to right are Dick Donahue, Jim Bruhn, Lorenzo, Ron Russel and David Ellman,

Lorenzo & The Four Stars (4) (Indianapolis, In.)

ref : The Five Stars (2)

 

Personnel :

Lorenzo Conyers (Lead)

Jim Bruhn (First Tenor & Guitar)

Dave Ellman (Trumpet & Piano)

Dick Donahue (Bass & Vocal)

Ron Russell (Lead Vocal & Drums)

 

Discography :

1961 - A Man / First Things First (Kapp 381)

 

Biography :

From the Indianapolis Indiana area, this vocal and Instrumental group from Indianapol is composed of Jim Bruhn (First Tenor & Guitar), Dave Ellman (Trumpet & Piano), Dick Donahue (Bass & Vocal) and Ron Russell (Lead Vocal & Drums). Jim Bruhn and Ron Russell were part of the Five Stars from 1957 to 1959. The Five Stars recorded several singles during this period . In middle 1960,  the Four Stars completed an eight-week engagement at the Turf Club in Indianapolis, where their act was seen by Lorenzo Conyers and they were asked to join him in New York for several engagements.

    

Lorenzo Conyers                                                                                                          

Lorenzo Conyers, who appeared on popular recordings of "If I Didnt Care" and "We Three" with the "Ink Spots", had been doing a solo act since the death of one of the members of the original group.The Four Stars appeared with Lorenzo Conners in New York for several weeks and recorded two fine song for Kapp; "A Man" and "First Things First". Kapp Records was an independent record label started in 1953 by David Kapp in New York City.

Songs :

  

First Things First                                  A Man        

FIVE STARS (2) - FOUR STARS (4)

  

The Five Stars (2) (Indianapolis, Ind.)

ref : The Four Stars (4)

 

Personnel :

Ron Russell (Lead)

Jim Bruhn (First Tenor)

Bill Campbell  (Second Tenor)

Larry Hoffman (Baritone)

Bruce Miller (Bass)

 

Discography :

The Five Stars (2)

Singles :

1957 - Atom Bomb Baby / You Sweet Little Thing (Kernel 319574/Dot 15579)

1958 - Dreaming / Pickin'On The Wrong Chicken (Note 10011/ Hunt 318/ABC 9911)

1958 - Friction / My Paradise (Note 10016)

1959 - Am I Wasting My Time / Gambling Man (Note 10031)

Unreleased :

1958 - Sweet Names (Note) 

Dottie Fergerson & The Five Stars (2)

1958 - Slow Burn / You And Me And Love  (Kernel 31957/Mercury 71129)

Ronnie Haig bb The Five Stars (2)

1958 - Traveler Of Love / Don't You Hear Me Calling Baby (Note 10016/ABC 9912/10209 )

 

Biography :

From the Indianapolis Indiana area, this group of Five Stars had several records on different labels. The Five Stars consisted of: Lead, Ron Russel, First Tenor Jim Bruhn, 2nd Tenor Larry Huffman, Baritone Bill Campbell, and on Bass Bruce Miller (later replaced by Popcorn Johnson) . Their first record was on the Kentucky based Kernal label. Using a somewhat popular theme at the time, "Atom Bomb Baby"  b/w "You Sweet Little Thing" on the flip. The record made enough noise for Dot records to pick it up and distribute for the entire USA. It didn't meet the expectations of Dot, but it certainly got the Five Stars name in circulation.

The next sequential release on the Kernal label was Dottie Fergerson backed with the Five Stars. "Slow Burn" made enough local noise that Mercury actually picked it up for their label. On the flip was "You And Me And Love." Dottie Fergerson went on to have a couple additional issues for Mercury. These sides were cut at the same session as the previous Five Stars release on Kernal.

     

Ronnie Haig                                                                                                         

The Five Stars signing a recording contract on the Indianapolis label called Note a cut three singles. The First  "Pickin On The Wrong Chicken" was getting the play at local radio stations. Released in March of 1958, it never made any national charts, but certainly scored high on the local and regional sheets. On The Same Session Ronnie hag cut his first record, "Traveler Of Love" b/w "Don't You Hear Me Calling Baby" and The Five Stars provided vocal group back up on both sides.

The Five Stars made several appearances on 'American Bandstand.' In early summer of 1958 Note released "My Paradise"  b/w "Friction". "My Paradise" had all the elements to become a hit, except for sales. The last release for was called "Am I Wasting My Time" backed with "Gambling Man."  In 1960 Jim Bruhn and Ron Russell reformed a vocal and instrumental group called The Four Stars. The group backed Lorenzo Conyers of the Ink Spots.

http://www.colorradio.com/five-stars.html

http://myweb.clemson.edu/~campber/coe.html

Songs :

(updated by Hans-Joachim) 

 The Five Stars (2)

 

      

Atom Bomb Baby                    You Sweet Little Thing                     Dreaming       

      

Pickin'On The Wrong Chicken                  Friction                             My Paradise                

   

Am I Wasting My Time / Gambling Man            Sweet Names              

 Dottie Fergerson & The Five Stars (2)

Slow Burn / You And Me And Love

 Ronnie Haig bb The Five Stars (2)

  

   

            Traveler Of Love             Don't You Hear Me Calling Baby

 

MAGICS (1) (JOHNNY BRONAY & THE)

 

Johnny Bronay & The Magics (1) (Queen, NY)

Personnel :

George Muller (Lead)

Ronald H. Metty (Baritone)

Robert McNamara (Tenor)

Tony DiGregorio (Bass)

Discography :

1961 - I'll Pray / Billet D'Amour (Aljon 180)

Biography :

Ronald H.Metty always wanted a group to record the songs that he wrote and the Magics was a good group, considering this was his second group. They recorded four songs acapella that Ronald wrote , brought them to Al Browne bandleader and recording artist. He liked what he heard and had the Magics back up one of his vocalists Johnny Bronet aka Johnny Bronay on Aljon Label.

Al Browne (Piano) with his band

"I'll Pray" b/w "Billet D'Amour" was released around April 1961. The Magics were promised two record deals,  but, times moves on and they knew we were never going to record, so after two years of singing at various affairs in the five boroughs of new York They finally to persue their individual careers.

  

                                                                (L to R) Ronald H. Metty, Robert McNamara, George Muller & Tony DiGregorio

George started his own auto service business, Tony became a painter for the city of NY,  Robert became a police officer in Suffolk County, NY and Ronald  enjoyed a forty year career with Panam & Delta.

Thanks to Ronald H. Metty

Songs :

I'll Pray

FLIPS (4) (LITTLE JOEY & THE)

  

Little Joey & The Flips (4) (Philadelphia)

 

Personnel :

Joseph Hall (Lead)

Fred Gerace (First Tenor)

James Mehagher (Second Tenor)

John Smith (Baritone)

Jeff Leonard (Bass)

Jimmy Dilks (Falsetto)

 

Discography :

Little Joey & The Flips (4)

1962 - Bongo Stomp / Lost Love (Joy 262)

1962 - Bongo Gully / It Was Like Heaven (Joy 268)

1976 - The Mystery Of The Night / Hot Rod (Monogram 111)

Joey & The Flips (4)

1964 - The Beachcomber / Fool Fool Fool (Cameo 327)

 

Biography :

This group began in 1959  in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, harmonizing in the familiar places that made groups sound great — hallways, restrooms, and so on.  They started out as The Elads (first tenor Fred Gerace, second tenor James Mehagher, baritone John Smith, bass Jeff Leonard and falsetto Jimmy Dilks). Sy Kaplan, who later became their manager,  overheard them harmonizing. He was joined by Barry Rich, another collector, and soon after had them record demo tapes. Kaplan felt that original lead Jimmy Dilks was not unique enough and was replaced at lead by diminutive (5 feet) black Joseph Hall.

  

Rich and Kaplan brought "Bongo Stomp" to Eddie Joy of Joy Records to see if he was satisfied with the Flips song. Joy Records was opened as a sideline in 1958 by Guy Mitchell's manager, Eddie Joy, and operated through to 1965 featuring such artists as Guy, The Five Blobs, James Gilreath, Jamie Horton and Senor Wences, the ventriloquist of The Ed Sullivan Show fame. Joy loved it and soon released it on his label.

  

When the tune began to take off, the Flips began touring up and down the East Coast. As the story usually goes, Joy and his organization, despite inquiries and litigation, paid the Flips or their management no royalties. Little Joey & The Flips fared no better as none among Bongo Gully b/w It Was Like Heaven on Joy 268 in 1962, The Beachcomber b/w Fool Fool Fool on Cameo 327 in 1964, and The Mystery Of The Night b/w Hot Rod on Monogram 111 in 1972 could get them back on the charts.

Fortunately, the success of "Bongo Stomp" provided work for the group, including commercials and so on, but personal problems prevailed and after their Cameo disc, they decided to call it quits.

 

Songs :

(updated by Hans-Joachim)   

Little Joey & The Flips (4)

         

      Bongo Stomp  / Lost Love                        It Was Like Heaven / Bongo Gully   

         

The Mystery Of The Night / Hot Rod  

Joey & The Flips (4)

The Beachcomber / Fool, Fool, Fool

PLANETS (1) - MAGIC NOTES - RHYTHM ACES - ROCKETS (3) - ROCKETEERS (2)

Planets, Rockets, Rocketeers, Magic-Tones :( L to R) Billy Steward, Jimmy Brunsen, Vince House & Woody Johnson

The Planets (1)  (Chicago) 

aka The Magic Notes

aka The Rockets (3)

aka The Rocketeers (2) 

aka The Rhythm Aces

 

Personnel :

Billy Steward (First Tenor)

Woody Johnson (Second Tenor)

Jimmy Brunsen (Tenor)

Vince House (Baritone/Bass)

 

Discography :

The Rhythm Aces

Singles :

1954 - I Wonder Why / Get Lost (Vee Jay 124)

1955 - Whisper To Me / Olly, Olly, Atsen Free (Vee Jay 138)

1955 - That's My Sugar / Flippety Flop (Vee Jay 160)

Unreleased :

1954-  I Realize Now (Vee Jay)

The Rockets (3)

1956 - You Are The First One / Be Lovey Dovey (Modern 992)

Jimmy Beasley & The  Rockets (3)

1957 - Johnny's House Party, Part 1 / Part 2 (Modern 1021)

The Rocketeers (2)

1956 - Talk It Over Baby / Hey Rube (Modern 999)

1958 - My Reckless Heart / They Turned The Party Out At Bessie's House (M-J-C 501)

Darla Hood & The Rocketeers (2)

1957 - No Secret Now  / Jody (Encino 1007)

The Magic Notes

1957 - The Wrong Door / Never Again (Era 1035)

The Planets (1)

1957 - Stand There Mountain / Never Again (Era 1038)

1957 - Be Sure / Wild Leaves (Era 1049)

Biography :

R&B harmony group the Rhythm Aces formed in 1950 comprising first tenor Billy Steward, second tenor Chuck Rowan, baritone Clyde Rhymes, and bass Vince House; all were members of the U.S. Army's Special Services division stationed in Germany at the time of the quartet's formation, ultimately winning the "All-Army Soldier Singing Contest" and landing an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show as a result. Following their 1954 discharge, the Rhythm Aces returned to the U.S. and mounted a tour of the Midwest -- their performance at Chicago's Crown Propeller Lounge proved such a hit that the club named the group its regular headline act, firing former marquee act the Moonglows in the process.

The Rhythm Aces : Billy Steward, Chuck Rowan, Clyde Rhymes & Vince House

Vee-Jay Records exec Ewart Abner soon caught the Rhythm Aces' act and arranged an audition with label owners Vivian and Jimmy Carter, who immediately extended a contract offer. Their debut single "I Wonder Why" followed in late 1954, but the group's sharp, sophisticated harmonies made few inroads at radio or retail. Vee-Jay issued the Rhythm Aces' luminous sophomore effort "Whisper to Me" in the spring of 1955, but it too failed to attract much attention, and when a similar fate befell their third single, "That's My Sugar," the label terminated the group's contract.

  

After adding guitarist Sam Alexander and installing Rowan on piano, the Rhythm Aces toured Canada in late 1955, but during a break from the road Rhymes wed while Steward and Alexander spent the holidays in their native Detroit, when only Rowan and House turned up for a scheduled gig in New York City, the group dissolved. After the Vee Jay Rhythm Aces broke up late in 1955, they all returned home. It is not known when or where, but Lloyd McCraw ( Jacks/Cadets) had previously met Vince House.

    

Jimmy Beasley                                                                                                                       

In 1956, he communicated with House, asking him to assemble a group and come west to record for his organization.  House rounded up Steward and Rowan and picked up Jimmy Brunsen, they were now "the Rockets.  McCraw got them a contract and session with Modern Records .  When their Modern disc failed, Rowan left for good, rejoining the service. He was replaced in the group by Brunsen's friend Woody Johnson. Modern then changed the group's name to Rocketeers late in 1956 and released a new single.

 

Johnny Otis Show

Nothing happened with the name change or the Modern release, and the group moved to Era, where House's name was changed to Vince Howard. The Group cut three singles, as the Planets & The Magic Tones. One disc that the Planets released on Era, "Stand There Mountain," became their biggest hit. At this point they hooked up with Johnny Otis and became part of his touring "Johnny Otis Show" (once again as the Rockets). In early 1958, they became the "Rocketeers" again, for a single recording as backup for Willie Davis.

http://www.uncamarvy.com/RhythmAces/rhythmaces.html

Songs :

(updated by Hans-Joachim) 

The Rhythm Aces

   

                       Get Lost  / I Wonder Why                       Whisper To Me / Olly, Olly, Atsen, Free              

   

That's My Sugar / Flippety Flop                                    I Realize Now           

The Rockets (3)  

You Are The First One / Be Lovey Dovey

Jimmy Beasley & The  Rockets (3)

Johnny's House Party, Part 1 / Part 2

The Rocketeers (2)

   

     Talk It Over Baby / Hey Rube           My Reckless Heart / They Turned The Party Out At Bessie's House

Darla Hood & The Rocketeers (2)

  

No Secret Now / Jody

The Planets (1)

   

Stand There Mountain / Never Again

   

Be Sure                          Wild Leaves

VACELS (RICKY & THE)

 

Ricky & The Vacels (Long Island, N.Y.)

 

Personnel :

Richard Mango (Lead)

Bobby Russo

Pete Gutowski

Vinny Gutowski

 

Discography :

 

Ricky & The Vacels

1962 - Bublle Gum / Lorraine ( Express 711)

1963 - His Girl / Don't Want Your Love No More (Fargo 1050)

The Vacels

1965 - You're My Baby / Hey Girl, Stop Leading Me On (Kama Sutra 200)

1965 - Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window / I'm Just A Poor Boy  (Kama Sutra 204)   

 

Biography :

It all started in 1958 when 12 year old Richard Mango moved to Valle Stream, Long Island from Brooklyn, New York. Ric wasted no time becoming very popular in his fifth grade class. He received a Valentine Day's card from almost every young girl in the school, every girl but one. So he wrote her a song "Lorraine" and told that he would perform it for her at the school's local dance.

  

Ricky & The Vacels With Tony Orlando                       Ricky & The Vacels With The Ronnie & The Hi-Lites

Not so popular with the guys, a trio of Bobby Russo and Brothers Pete and Vinny Gorman (Real name Gutowski) had invited him to perform his song with their band, planning to dump him when it was over. Unfortunately for the trio the crowd loved them and Ricky and the Vacels were born.

     

 Ricky & The Vacels With Frankie Avalon                                                                                               

 The Name Vacels was chosen by the original group because it's meaning is "servant's to the King". After winning a local talent contest they came the attention of Lou Fargo who record them on his  Express label the songs "Bublle Gumv" b/w "Lorraine" in 1962 and the next year on The fargo label "His Girl" b/w "Don't Want Your Love No More".

  

                                                                       The Vacels

They would eventually be managed by Sandy Yogoda of Jay & The Americans who got them a recording contract with Kama Sutra Records. The band dropped the 'Ricky &' and cut two singles in 1965  ."You're My Baby" b/w "Hey Girl, Stop Leading Me On" was the first single for the new label followed a few months later by "Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window" b/w "I'm Just A Poor Boy".

It was Ric's connection with Sandy that got him into Jay & The Americans replacing Howie who left for the Army. His group The Vacels now went through another name change to the "Shaggy Boys".

"The Ric Mango Story"

 

Songs :

Ricky & The Vacels

      

Lorraine                                 Bublle Gum                            His Girl

Don't Wan't Your Love No More 

The Vacels

      

       I'm Just A Poor Boy                 You're My Baby            Hey Girl, Stop Leading Me On

Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window

EXPRESSIONS (2) - CONTEMPOS

Jerry brown, Frank Cole, Jay Ramsey and Bob Kelly

The Expressions (2) (Dallas,Texas)

aka  Jay Ramsey & The Contempos

 

Personnel :

Jay Ramsey (Lead)

Jerry Brown

Frank Cole

Bob Kelly

Discography :

Jay Ramsey & The Contempos

1962 - Look Away Love / Smooth Talkin Woman (Libra 1001)

The Expressions (2)

1963 - Come Back Karen / Thrill (Smash 1848)

1965 - One Plus One / Playboy (Reprise 0360)

Jay Ramsey bb The Expressions (2)

Unreleased :

1965 - Lonely Girl

1965 - Gotta Keep Movin

Biography :

Bob Kelly  already had his own recording studio and In 1962, three guys came into the studio , Jerry Brown, piano player and singer, Jay Ramsey, guitar player, singer, and songwriter and Frank Cole, sax, guitar, bass and singer. Bob Kelly decided to record them and put out a record locally to see if it would do anything. "Smooth Talkin' Woman" b/w "Look Away Love" on Libra Records as Jay Ramsey & The Contempos.

1962, Jay Ramsey, Jerry brown, Frank Cole and Bob Kelly

Success locally was mediocre he couldn't get a national record release. Then, Bob asked them if they would like to form a group with him.  So they recorded some songs Jay singing lead, and Jerry, Frank, and Bob singing background. With slightly more success, Bob got a record leasing deal with Smash Records, a subsidiary of Mercury Records. "Thrill" b/w "Come Back Karen," published by Little Star.

  

They got a Best Bets in Cashbox as good as you could get at the time for a rating. Lots of airplay and sales locally, but still only moderate success nationally. It was a one-record-lease deal, so back to the drawing board.The Expressions started touring all over the country in Sept 1964 and kept going for the next sixteen years! In 1965, they were signed by Sinatra's Reprise Records and cut "One Plus One" b/w "Playboy".

Songs :

Jay Ramsey & The Contempos

   

Look Away Love                                            Smooth Talkin Woman

The Expressions (2)

        

   

           Come Back Karen / Thrill                                              One Plus One                       

Jay Ramsey bb The Expressions (2)

   

Lonely Girl                                         Gotta Keep Movin

 

DAVENPORT SISTERS

 

  (L to R) Norma, Toni, Sylvia and Florence

The Davenport Sisters (Monongahela, PA)

Personnel :

Norma Davenport

Toni Davenport

Sylvia Davenport

Florence Davenport

Discography :

1962 - You've Got Me Crying Again / Hoy, Hoy (Tri-Phi 1008)

1963 - I Was Teasin' / Our Summer Vacation Is Over (Vida 0109)

Biography :

Seven years ago, in 1955, the Davenport Sisters started singing for banquets, church affairs, private parties and eventually at a few night clubs. During this time, the girls sang on the Jan Andre Show and various radio stations in Pittsburgh and the Monongahela Valley. In the fall of 1955, Al Noble, MC for Wilken's Amateur Hour made it possible for the Monongahela singers to make a guest appearance on TV, after winning a weekly contest. Public appearances were made in Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with the Moonglows.

 The sisters then added to their talent with a six-months training course in modern jazz, tap and professional cha cha at the Cicci School of Dancing. In addition, the Sisters acquired the assistance of the noted Duncan Noble, choreographer for the Civic Light Opera, in preparing a professional act for night club engagements. Tri-Phi Recording Company of Detroit, Mich. was the brain child of Gwen Gordy (sister of Motown-man Berry Gordy) and Harvey Fuqua. The Label released their first single entitled, "You've Got crying again" written by Florence Davenport & Harvey Fuqua… In 1963, The Girls Recorded one other single "I Was Teasin" b/w "Our Summer Vacation Is Over" on Vida 109.

Songs :

(updated by Hans-Joachim) 

(Updated by Andrew Bohan)

   

 You've Got Me Crying Again                Hoy, Hoy                

 

I Was Teasin' 

C-TONES - DAWNS (2)

 

The Dawns in 1956  -   Top : (L to R) Jim Carling and Joel Greenspan Lower : (L to R) Stan Goldstein and Bobby Carling -  Center :  Billy Campbell (Lead Singer)

The Dawns (2) (Chinatown / Little Italy, New York)

Ref  The C-Tones

 

Personnel :

Mike Caminiti  (Lead)

Louie Matos (First Tenor)

Stan Goldstein

Oscar (Baritone)

Harry Solomon (Bass)

 

Discography :

The C-Tones

1957 - On Your Mark / From Now On (Everlast 5005)

The Dawns (2)

1959 - How Deep Is The Ocean / Why Did You Let Me Love You (Climax 104)

 

Biography :

The C-Tones were a group from NYC's (Chinatown & Mulberry Street in Little Italy) and was comprised Mike Caminiti on lead, Harry Solomon on bass, Tony Lee on piano & 2nd tenor, Donny DiRienzi on baritone and Louie Matos on 1st tenor. The Group consisted of 5 Italian American teenagers and practiced in Columbus Park. The Group cut "On Your Mark" b/w "From Now On" On Everlast 5005. They re-formed as "The Dawns" with Oscar ? replacing Donnie & Stan Goldstein replacing Tony Lee. They recorded "How Deep is the Ocean" b/w "Why Did You Let Me Love You" .

Jimmy Carling Trio At Willy Pep's Melody Lane, 57th St. NYC, March '62

It was released on the short lived Climax Records founded by Jack Gold, label which issued a grand total of ten records between 1959-60 before closing. Jim Carling replaced Oscar in 1960 but The Group broke up in 1962 without having another record out. In 1962,  Jim Carling continued in the music business in the Jimmy Carling Trio (Jim Carling on Piano, Gene Mitchell on Guitar and Bobby Nicastro on Drums) and many other groups over the years.

Thnaks to Jim Carling.

 

Songs:

(updated by Hans-Joachim) 

The C-Tones

  

On Your Mark / From Now On

The Dawns (2)

How Deep Is The Ocean / Why Did You Let Me Love You