Cleftones
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Biography
[Edit]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.
Collections
Title: Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: 100 Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Hits from the 50s & 60s
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: Rare Oldies R&B Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: Destination Doo Wop Volume 6
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Hits of the 50'S & 60'S
Genre: Alternative
Title: No.1 Lost Soul & R&B Collection
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 28
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop To Die For
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: The Essential Doo Wop Masters
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Incredible Sound of 50s Doo-Wop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 50's - The Real Doo Wop Decade
Genre: Alternative
Title: American One Hit Wonders of 1961, Vol. 5
Genre: Pop
Title: The 60's: Heart and Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 40
Genre: Pop
Title: 40 Doo Wop Classics
Genre: Alternative
Title: Poppin' the Jukebox
Genre: Alternative
Title: Back in Time - A Collection of Love
Genre: Alternative
Title: Doo Wop For Lovers
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Divine Doo Wop
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 30 Rare Black Doo-Wop Sounds Vol. 14
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Wonderful World of the 50's - 100 Hit Songs
Genre: Rock
Title: Doo Wop Deluxe
Genre: Alternative
Title: Doo Wop Diamonds
Genre: Alternative
Title: The Greatest Doo Wop
Genre:
Title: American Jukebox Gems
Genre: Alternative
Title: Doo Wop Classics
Genre:
Title: American Doo-Wop Essentials
Genre: Alternative
Title: Gleaming Doo Wop
Genre:
Title: Doo Wop Hits
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: American Doo Wop Hits
Genre:
Title: This is Doo-Wop
Genre: Alternative
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1961, Vol. 25
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock & Roll Doo Wop, Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: R & B Greats
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: R & B Hits, Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rock 'N' Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Essential Doo Wop Masters
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop Love
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: Doo Wop Sings the Great American Song Book
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop Desirables, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 150 Rock 'N' Roll Classics (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: Doo Wop Days
Genre: Jazz
Title: Doo Wop For Lovers
Genre: Alternative
Title: Do Doo - Wop, Vol. 5
Genre: Pop
Title: More Doo Wop Days
Genre: Jazz
Title: Doo Wop Drive Time V 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop Classic Love Songs Vol 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 35
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best Ever Rock & Roll Revival
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: Alan Freed Rock N' Roll Radio (Live)
Genre: Rock
Title: Rock and Roll Vol. 1
Genre: Rock
Title: Rare Gold Doo Wops, Vol. 10
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Featuring albums
Title: The Genius of Richard Barrett: Singer, Songwriter, Producer & Manager
Artist: Richard Barrett
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: A Bronx Tale - Music From The Motion Picture
Artist: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Best Doo Wop Collection Ever - 100 Unforgettable Tracks
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Happy Valentine's Day - I Love You (CD2)
Artist: Happy Valentine's Day
Title: 101 All (Original Soundtrack) (CD2)
Artist: Rock 'N Roll
Genre: Rock & Roll, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack