The Clovers !
The Clover's origins, like those of so many R&B vocal outfits, goes back to the members' middle teenage years. Tenor/baritone Harold "Hal" Lucas, tenor Billy Shelton, and bass Robert Woods were students at Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C., during the mid-'40s when they formed a trio led by Lucas, who also came up with the name the Clovers. A fourth member, John "Buddy" Bailey, another tenor, joined up and eventually became their lead singer, while Lucas started singing baritone. Their early sound was influenced by the likes of such professional outfits of the era as the Orioles and the Ravens.
They occupy an exalted place in the history of R&B, if not in the minds of many listeners, other than hard-core devotees of the music's history -- the Drifters tend to eclipse them, by virtue of their longer history and the string of hits that the later incarnation of that group had during the 1960s. The truth is that the Clovers not only started earlier than any other act on Atlantic, but they also scored more hits in their six years there than any other R&B act in the label's history.
The whole story’s here!
The Clovers - Little Mama
The Clovers - Hey, Miss Fannie
The Clovers - Blue Velvet
RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY STUPID FRIDAY BONUS !
Jackie Powers - New River Train
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Gumbo, vinyl vinyl !!! (check out the 'sin alley' comps)...actually, the song is really good while driving.
Dainecity (that'll be your name from now on), I'm in pain & misery too, the only thing I know is that his real name is Jackie Gautreaux, he recorded under few different names , new river train is the b-side of 'Heeby-Jeeby Blues', my grandma is Wanda Jackson, and I'll send you more informations soon (I have my best men on the case, some super secret rock'n'roll agents). Cheers
Yes, a magnificent group that, as you know, served as the model for The Coasters. And it's The Coasters who get all the press. That sucks.
Of course, the Clovers were merely carrying on the work of the Ravens, Mills Brothers, Ink Spots, Robins, Orioles, and others. But I love them to death, anyway. In the arts, everyone copies everyone else. ( <:
Lee
you're absolutely right.
my clever neighbour says the same thing (about Britney Spears).
Culture, Culture, what have they done to you?
Best,
Jacques Gautreaux
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