The Four Voices (1950s group)
The Four Voices were a 1950s vocal harmony quartet based in Tennessee that issued a succession of singles on Columbia Records.[1][2]
The Four Voices were Allan Chase (tenor), Sal Mayo (tenor), Bill McBride (baritone) and Frank Fosta (bass baritone). The group appeared on the Arthur Godfrey television programme,[3] and in ice-shows and revues.[4]
Discography
- "Honest, Darling (Believe Me)" B: "Hey! Honey (Kissin' Is Free)", May 1955[5]
- "Darling, Thanks To You" Oct 1955
- "Lovely One", B-side "Geronimo" 1956[6]
- "Let's Write Our Own Love Story" 1956
- "I'm Dreaming Of Wedding Bells" 1956
- "I Love You Still", B: "Sentimental" Feb 1957
- "Such A Shame" May 1957
- "Angel of Love", May 1957[7]
- "Kingdom Of Love" Aug 1957
- "Dancing With My Shadow" Dec 1957
- "Bon Bon" December 1957[8]
- "Ev'ry Hour, Ev'ry Day Of My Life" Apr 1958
- "Tell Me You Love Me, Tell Me You're Mine" Aug 1958
- "Sealed with a Kiss", B: You're All There Is, May 1960 - possibly the final single
References
- ↑ Billboard - 13 oct. 1956 - Page 18 The Four Voices sold over 200,000 with "Geronimo," which rode on the back of "Lovely One.
- ↑ Billboard - 7 apr. 1958 - Page 1 The Four Voices had a big one in "Dancing With My Shadow.
- ↑ Colin Larkin The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music 1882267028 1992 "Four Voices Formed in the USA during the mid-50s the Four Voices were Allan Chase (tenor), Sal Mayo (tenor), Bill McBride (baritone) and Frank Fosta (bass baritone). The group appeared on the Arthur Godfrey television programme and ..."
- ↑ Billboard - 4 Feb 1956 - Page 20 "The Four Voices, Columbia recording group, will open at the Roxy Theater Wednesday (4) as the only non-skating act in the pioneer rock and roll ice show. The group just closed at Al Siegel's New Beverly Club in New York."
- ↑ Billboard - 18 june 1955 - Page 34 THE FOUR VOICES Hey! Honey (Kissin' Is Free) 77 COLUMBIA 40516 — The new Columbia group debuts with a rockin', jumpin' novelty, projected with showmanship. A cute hunk of wax that may have benefited from a less ..."
- ↑ Billboard - 17 march 1956 - Page 28 "LOVELY ONE (Blackwood, BMI)-The Four Voices-Columbia 40643 A "sleeper" that made a fast play for chart scores this week, and edged into the No. 20 slot. A top record in Baltimore and Minneapolis, "Lovely One" was also reported ..."
- ↑ Billboard - 27 May 1957 - Page 51 THE FOUR VOICES Columbia 40933 .' ANGEL OF LOVE (Opus, BMI) Some very impressive chanting by the group with extra bows for the lead singer. Ballad has a powerful theme that should get thru a teen-age ear with real impact."
- ↑ Billboard - 16 Dec 1957 - Page 52 THE FOUR VOICES Bon Bon 78 COLUMBIA 41076 — A Bob Merrill rockaballad with one of those responding fem voices adding a cozy note. Simple, appealing fare with likely teen attraction. "
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