The Cleftones
Formed in Queens, NY, in 1955, the Cleftones consisted of five friends from Jamaica High School -- Herb Cox (lead), Warren Corbin (bass), Charlie James (first tenor), William McClain (baritone), and Berman Patterson (second tenor). Originally signed to Gee, the group released its first single, "You Baby You," late in 1955; an up-tempo doo wop song, the record became a regional hit. "Little Girl of Mine," the Cleftones' second single, broke nationally, charting at number eight R&B and number 57 pop in 1956; two other similar singles, "Can't We Be Sweethearts" and "String Around My Heart," were released the same year, yet they failed to attract national attention. "See You Next Year," a ballad the group recorded in 1957, did not earn the group an audience outside of New York. Two years later, McClain left the group and was replaced by Gene Pearson from the Rivileers. Patricia Spann was also added to the Cleftones' lineup that year, which helped nudge the band away from traditional group-oriented doo wop harmonies and toward a vocal sound that was dominated by the lead vocals. In 1961, the Cleftones realized the potential of the sound with their smash hit version of the standard "Heart and Soul"; it became the group's biggest hit, reaching number 18 on both pop and R&B charts. Later that year, the group had another hit with "For Sentimental Reasons," but the band had reached a peak with "Heart and Soul" and were never able to reach those heights again. The Cleftones broke up in 1964, three years after their greatest success.
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The Diamond Collection (Original Recordings)
R&B - Erschienen bei Hoogan Records am 16.05.2014
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For Sentimental Reasons
Verschiedenes - Erschienen bei Foggy Milan Records am 03.04.2023
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Earth Angel
Electronic - Erschienen bei Kenzo Records am 16.12.2022
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The Cleftones (Vintage Charm)
R&B - Erschienen bei Don't stop the music am 23.02.2023
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Happy Memories
R&B - Erschienen bei Retro Music Box am 26.08.2022
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See You (Soulful Rhythm Songs)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Beach View Records am 25.11.2022
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Lover Come Back to Me (Billboard Hot 100 - No 95)
Soul - Erschienen bei Music Manager am 23.10.2020
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Heart And Soul
Pop - Erschienen bei Finestar Records am 23.08.2019
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Earth Angel (Lovely & Soulful Classic Collection)
R&B - Erschienen bei Beach View Records am 14.10.2022
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Les idoles du doo wop : The Cleftones, Vol. 1
Pop - Erschienen bei Mpm am 28.10.2022
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She's so Fine
Electronic - Erschienen bei Kenzo Records am 16.12.2022
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For Sentimental Reasons (Billboard Hot 100 - No 60)
Soul - Erschienen bei Music Manager am 23.10.2020
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The Cleftones Meet the Jive Five Doo Wop, Vol.1
Pop - Erschienen bei Classic Records am 26.06.2009
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The Cleftones Meet the Jive Five Doo Wop, Vol.2
Pop - Erschienen bei Classic Records am 29.06.2009
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You Baby You (Billboard Hot 100 - No 78)
Blues - Erschienen bei Music Manager am 23.10.2020
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Heart and Soul (Billboard Hot 100 - No 18)
Blues - Erschienen bei Music Manager am 23.10.2020
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