The Jive Five
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Biography
[Edit]Best known for the number one R&B hit "My True Story," the Jive Five were one of the few vocal groups to survive the transition from the '50s to the '60s. In the process, they helped move the music itself forward, providing a key link between doo wop and '60s soul.
Formed in Brooklyn, NY, the group originally consisted of Eugene Pitt (lead), Jerome Hanna (tenor), Richard Harris (tenor), Billy Prophet (baritone), and Norman Johnson (bass). The Jive Five's first hit, "My True Story," was their biggest, peaking at number one on the R&B charts and number three on the pop charts in the summer of 1961. None of the band's subsequent singles — including 1962's minor R&B hit "These Golden Rings" — were as popular, but the group managed to keep performing and recording. Under the direction of Eugene Pitt and Norman Johnson, the Jive Five refashioned themselves as a soul band in 1964, forming a new lineup with Casey Spencer (tenor), Webster Harris (tenor), and Beatrice Best (baritone). This new incarnation of the band signed to United Artists Records. The group only had one hit on UA, 1965's "I'm a Happy Man."
In 1966, the Jive Five left United Artists and signed with Musicor, where they had the 1968 R&B hit "Sugar (Don't Take Away My Candy)." They changed labels again in 1970, signing with Decca. That same year, they changed their name to the Jyve Fyve, in order to appear more contemporary. The Jyve Fyve had only one minor R&B hit, 1970's "I Want You to Be My Baby."
The group continued to perform and record for a variety of small labels during the '70s, but never had another hit. Throughout the '70s and '80s, the only constant member was Eugene Pitt. In 1975, Pitt changed the name of the group to Ebony, Ivory & Jade, but this new incarnation failed to gain much attention. In 1982 Pitt changed the name of the group back to the Jive Five and the band recorded two albums for the indie label Ambient Sound. Across the following decades the Jive Five were regulars on the oldies circuit, and in 2003 they issued a CD single (under the moniker Eugene Pitt & the Jive Five) entitled "It's Christmas" on Doesn't Matter Music.
Collections
Title: 100 Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Hits from the 50s & 60s
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: 100 Hits: Essential Rock 'N' Roll Classics Live
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: Low & Slow (Classic Low Rider Jams)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Discover 60s Doo Wop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rock & Roll Doo Wop, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 32
Genre: Pop
Title: Greatest Soul and R&B Hits of 1961, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: American One Hit Wonders of 1961, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo Wop Memories
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Doo-Wop Forever
Genre: Pop
Title: Soul Essentials - The Best of Golden Oldies: Doo Wop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Just the Very Best of Rock, Vol. 9
Genre: Rock
Title: Poppin' the Jukebox
Genre: Alternative
Title: Divine Doo Wop
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Discover 60s One Hit Wonders
Genre: Rock
Title: Forever Doo Wop, Vol. 1
Genre:
Title: Doo Wop Intimate Dance Jukebox Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Essential Oldies - The Real Boy Bands
Genre: Alternative
Title: 20 Great Rock & Roll Hits of the 50s
Genre: Rock
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 18
Genre: Pop
Title: Solid Soul Volume 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 27
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo-Wop Hits From the RMG Vaults (Volume 2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Do Doo-Wop, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Totally Pure: Doo Wop
Genre: Rock
Title: Almost Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 3 (Original Recordings)
Genre: Pop
Title: Almost Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo Wop Precious Oldies
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Gypsy Girl
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Purple Puppy Dog
Title: Doo Wop Gold Ballads
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Golden Doo Wop, Vol. 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Lost Soulful Doo Wop Treasures Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: I Love Doo Wops ,Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo-Wop Memories
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Totally Pure Doo Woop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo-Wop Moments (The Ballads)
Genre: Pop
Title: Forever Doo Wop, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: About a Girl: Classic Doo Wops and Broken Hearts
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Heartbroke & Busted - Songs of Unrequited Love
Genre: Pop
Title: Essential Doo Wop Anthems
Genre: Alternative
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1961, Vol. 15
Genre: Pop
Title: Northern Soul Day And Night Part 7
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Heart & Soul of Rock N' Roll Volume 2
Genre: Rock
Title: Doo-Wop Classics Vol. 9 (Beltone Records)
Genre: Pop
Title: R & B: 101 All Time Greats (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk
Title: R & B - 101 All Time Greats (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: R & B: 101 All Time Greats (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: RnB Conect Vol. 2 (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: For Northern Soul Collectors: Vol. 1
Genre: Soul
Title: Glory Days Of Rock 'n' Roll Vol 02 - Doo-Wop
Genre: Rock
Title: Stateside Story 1 Twist & Shout '62
Genre: Garage, Jazz, Rockabilly
Title: Stateside Story 2 Twist & Shout '61
Genre: Garage, Jazz, Rockabilly
Title: Any Day Now: The Quality Records Story (CD1)
Genre: Garage, Jazz, Rockabilly
Title: Any Day Now: The Quality Records Story (CD3)
Genre: Garage, Jazz, Rockabilly
Title: R&B: 101 All Time Greats (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Doo Wop Box Vol. 2 (CD4)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: When Rock & Roll Was Young (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: The Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll, Country, Pop
Title: Doo Wop Box 2: 101 More Vocal Group Gems (CD4)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll
Featuring albums
Title: Best of Rock 'n' Roll Music - 100 Greatest Originals Hits from the 50s & 60s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock