The Ames Brothers
A close-harmony vocal quartet with few equals during the '50s, the Ames Brothers hit number one in 1950 with "Sentimental Me," and found their biggest hit three years later with "You, You, You." Though they were indeed a family group, the Ames Brothers' surname was actually Urick. Joe, Gene, Vic and Ed were all born within four short years of each other in Malden, Massachusetts. After winning a few talent contests in their hometown, the group moved to Boston and began performing in nightclubs. They soon made the leap to New York and even Los Angeles, and signed to the Coral label in late 1958. After a few moderate hits, the Ames Brothers hit big in early 1950 with a double-sided number one hit, "Rag Mop"/"Sentimental Me." The B-side eventually triumphed over its flip, and the group hit again later in 1951 with "Undecided." The biggest hit of the Ames Brothers' career was 1953's "You You You," and their continued success during 1954 with "The Naughty Lady of Shady Land" bore fruit in the form of their own television program.
Though the quartet continued to record throughout the '50s, the dawn of the rock era definitely damaged their career; the group managed two Top Ten hits in 1957 ("Tammy," "Melodie d'Amour"), but then folded in 1959. Ed, the youngest Ames brother, continued a performing career and appeared as an Indian named Mingo on the Daniel Boone TV series before hitting the Top Ten as a solo act with 1967's "My Cup Runneth Over." He also appeared on Broadway.
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Christmas with the Ames Brothers (Stars from Vinyl)
Pop - Released by Play Digital on 12 dec. 2016
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The Ames Brothers Sing Famous Hits of Famous Quartets
Wereldmuziek - Released by TP4 Music on 6 jan. 2023
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The Devil Bike
Jazz - Released by The Most Wanted Hits 2020 on 15 sep. 2020
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Late Night Lovers
Jazz - Released by Late Night Lovers on 23 okt. 2020
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Nightingale
Jazz - Released by oldies and hits for future on 23 mei 2019
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Sentimental Me (Billboard Hot 100 - No. 01)
Pop - Released by Music Manager on 19 dec. 2018
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Christmas Classics
Kerstmuziek - Released by Master Classics Records on 4 nov. 2010
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Melodie d'amour - Single (Remastered)
Pop - Released by Bacci Bros Records on 1 mrt. 2013
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I'm Gonna Love You (Billboard Hot 100 - No 84)
Pop - Released by Music Manager on 23 okt. 2020
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O Holy Night
Jazz - Released by Editione Jazz IT on 29 jan. 2019
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Anthology: The Deluxe Collection (Remastered)
Pop - Released by Master Tape Records on 18 sep. 2020
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Train Sounds
Jazz - Released by free for more rec. 123 on 8 jan. 2021
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Adeste Fideles
Kerstmuziek - Released by Christmas Evening Records on 13 okt. 2014
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Forever In Paradies
Kerstmuziek - Released by Paradies Flyer on 9 okt. 2020
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I Saw Esau (Billboard Hot 100 - No 51)
Pop - Released by Music Manager on 23 okt. 2020
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