The Chordettes
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Biography
[Edit]The Chordettes were one of the longest-lived vocal groups with roots in the mainstream pop and vocal harmonies of the 1940s and early '50s. Although the four women's arrangements owed more to the Andrews Sisters than doo wop, they did, unlike many of their peers, prove fairly adaptable to the rock era. First establishing themselves with the huge (and non-rock) pop hit "Mr. Sandman" in 1954, they continued to chart in the last half of the '50s and the early '60s, often with covers of rock and R&B songs. The 1958 number two hit "Lollipop" was the biggest of these. Although the group's sound (at least in retrospect) fell among the Whitest and squarest of rock artists, they introduced enough rock into their repertoire and production to sound more contemporary than they had on songs such as "Mr. Sandman."
Jinny Osborn was exposed to harmony singing via her father, who was president of "The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America Inc." She formed the quartet with three college friends, and they became regulars on Arthur Godfrey's television show for four years in 1949, singing a cappella in the barbershop style, and recording for Columbia. Godfrey's musical director, Archie Bleyer, married the Chordettes' bass singer, Janet Ertel, around the same time he began his record label, Cadence. On Cadence, the group began to record with musical backing, though the barbershop elements are still well to the fore on "Mr. Sandman." Originally a B-side for Vaughn Monroe, the bouncy, somewhat novelty-oriented tune (complete with a deep-voiced "Yes?" from a voice representing "Mr. Sandman" at one point) made number one for seven weeks.
The Chordettes were among the White pop acts that covered rock and R&B songs in the mid-'50s for the pop market, as early rock & roll began its successful threat to take over the mainstream audience. In so doing, they managed to split sales with the Teen Queens on the early doo wop classic "Eddie My Love," which made the Top 20 in versions by both groups. They also covered a song by Ronald & Ruby, "Lollipop," in their characteristic full-round-like arrangement, complete with popping sounds. This was their best rock, or at least rock-ish, tune, though they had continued to record straight pop songs, too, and had substantial hits with singles like "Born to Be with You" and "Just Between You and Me."
In the late '50s and early '60s, the Chordettes continued to alternate between pop songs and ones with an eye on the rock market, including covers of the Coasters' "Charlie Brown," Paul Anka's "Lonely Boy," and Dodie Stevens' "Pink Shoelaces." They even did some recordings with King Curtis on sax. After "Lollipop" there were a few more hits: "Zorro," "No Other Arms, No Other Lips," and "Never on Sunday." They disbanded shortly after "Never on Sunday" made the Top 20 in 1961, however, when Jinny Osborn left and the group couldn't find a replacement with whom they were happy.
Title: Never On Sunday - Songs from Movies
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop, Teen Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Born To Be With You (Remastered) - Single
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop, Teen Pop
Title: Never On Sunday (Remastered) - Single
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop, Teen Pop
Title: Mr. Sandman / Born To Be With You (All Tracks Remastered)
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: They're Riding High Says Archie: Golden Classics
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop, Teen Pop
Title: Sandmen & Lollipops: Greatest Hits (1954-1961)
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: They're Riding High Says Archie + Listen
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop, Teen Pop
Title: Lollipop (Performed Live On The Ed Sullivan Show 5/4/58) - Single
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Vintage Vocal Jazz / Swing No. 154 - LP: The Chordettes A Capella
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Cadence Singles, A & B Sides (Original Recording Remastered)
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Pop
Title: No Other Arms No Other Lips (Digitally Remastered) - Single
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Pop
Title: Down by the Old Mill Stream (Remastered) - Single
Artist: The Chordettes, Arthur Godfrey
Genre: Pop
Title: The Chordettes - Vintage Cafè / The Chordettes - Vintage Cafe
Artist: The Chordettes
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Collections
Title: 100 Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Hits from the 50s & 60s
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: Girls On 45 Girl Groups of the 50s & 60s
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1959, Vol. 22
Genre: Pop
Title: Bubble Gum Gold
Genre:
Title: A Quarter in the Jukebox: 25 Classic Golden Oldies
Genre: Pop
Title: Saturday Night Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Hits of 1961, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Ladies of Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Whip It (Music from the Motion Picture)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: At the Hop! The Best of 50's Pop
Genre: Pop
Title: Fifties Jukebox
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock-a-Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: America's Greatest Hits 1957, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Fabulous 50's Pop & Doo Wop, Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: Great Memories, Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: 1957 Hit Songs, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo Wop To Die For
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Red Hot: Perfect Songs for a Summer Barbecue
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1958, Vol. 14
Genre: Pop
Title: 1950's Birthday Oldies Party Music
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock 'n' Roll, Pop & Soul Sisters, Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: America's Greatest Hits 1956, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Remember When - 25 Memorable Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Soul Essentials - The Best of Golden Oldies: Doo Wop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Essenial Golden Oldies
Genre: Rock
Title: The 1958 British Hit Parade: The B Sides, Pt. 1, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Pop Hits of the 50's, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Pop Hits Vol 3
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best Hits of All Time, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Rock Collection, Vol. 1
Genre: Rock
Title: 1954 Hit Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: Will You Still Love Me
Genre: Pop
Title: The Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Pop Easy Listening Vol 5
Genre: Pop
Title: The Ladies of Pop Vol 2
Genre: Pop
Title: The Hits of 1956, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best Hits of All Time, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Ladies of Rock & Roll
Genre: Rock
Title: Ladies of Rock & Roll
Genre: Rock
Title: Please Mr. Postman: 20 of the Very Best Golden Oldies
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Top Rock Collection, Vol. 2
Genre: Rock
Title: Ladies of Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Featuring albums
Title: Stand By Me [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Artist: Stand By Me
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Best Doo Wop Collection Ever - 100 Unforgettable Tracks
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Lollipop Chainsaw (Original Soundtrack)
Artist: The Others, Akira Yamaoka
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Deadpool Reloaded (More Music From the Motion Picture)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: 101 All (Original Soundtrack) (CD2)
Artist: Rock 'N Roll
Genre: Rock & Roll, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: It's Only Rock & Soul, Vol. 4 (Remastered)
Artist: Fats Domino, Roy Orbison, Little Richard, Del Shannon, Lloyd Price, Jerry Butler, Kenny Chandler
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock & Roll, Pop