The Channels
While never having a run of hits, the Channels were among the most popular East Coast doo wop ensembles. Larry Hampden, Billy Morris, and Edward Doulphin were charter members of the Channels, who formed in 1955. They started with two part-time members, but then absorbed lead vocalist Earl Michael Lewis and Clifton Wright from the Lotharios. Lewis became their principal songwriter and he penned their best-known hit, "The Closer You Are." The Channels also brought a fresh style to doo wop singing with their practice of opening a verse in five-part harmony, then having Lewis sing lead in the bridge. Later releases like "The Gleam in Your Eye" and "I Really Love You" were superbly performed, but never got the push needed for national recognition. They later recorded for a variety of labels (including Gone, Fury, Port, Hit, Enjoy, and Groove) with numerous personnel changes.
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Discography
15 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Closer You Are
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 4 jun. 2013
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The Gleam in Your Eyes / Stars in the Sky
R&B - Released by Whirlin Disc on 6 jan. 1956
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in2The Channels - Volume 1
Pop - Released by Play Digital on 22 sep. 2010
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The Channels' Bye Bye Baby
Pop - Released by Charly Records on 24 jun. 2006
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The Closer You Are / Now You Know
R&B - Released by Whirlin Disc on 4 jan. 1956
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The Girl Next Door / My Heart is Sad
R&B - Released by Fire Records on 6 jan. 1959
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Flames in My Heart / My Lovin' Baby
R&B - Released by Whirlin Disc on 4 jan. 1957
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Presenting The Channels
Blues - Released by Universal Digital Enterprises on 16 feb. 1956
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You Said You Loved Me / Gloria (Digital 45)
R&B - Released by Essential Media Group on 15 okt. 2013
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I Really Love You / What Do You Do (Digital 45)
R&B - Released by Essential Media Group on 15 okt. 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo