The Showmen
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Biography
[Edit]The Showmen were one of the R&B groups to bridge the gap between doo wop and soul in the early '60s, creating a buoyant, energetic fusion of harmonies and propulsive R&B beats. The group only had one hit, "It Will Stand," which charted both in 1961 and in 1964, but their lead singer, General Johnson, went on to greater success as the leader of the '70s soul group Chairmen of the Board.
Formed in Norfolk, VA, in the early '60s, the Showmen consisted of Johnson (born Norman Johnson, May 23, 1943), Leslie Felton, Gene Wright, Dorsey Wright, and Milton Wells. In 1961, the group signed with Minit Records, which was based in New Orleans. Their first single was a rock & roll anthem, "It Will Stand." Released in the fall of 1961, "It Will Stand" was a hit, particularly on the East Coast and in the New Orleans era, but it only peaked at number 61 on the pop charts. Nevertheless, the song's popularity never decreased and it became a hit three years later, when re-released on the Imperial label. On its second release, the single peaked at number 80 on both the R&B and pop charts.
Between the two chart appearances of "It Will Stand," the Showmen kept recording and performing. During this time, they had no national hits, but "39-21-46" became a significant regional hit. In 1965, the group signed with Swan Records, but none of the ensuing singles became hits. In 1968, Johnson left the band and moved to Detroit, where he formed the Chairmen of the Board, who would later have hits with "Give Me Just a Little More Time," "(You've Got Me) Dangling on a String," and "Everything's Tuesday" in the early '70s. In the three decades after the breakup of the Showmen, "It Will Stand" and "39-21-46" remained popular on the East Coast "beach music" scene and Johnson would later return to this area, carving out a living as a local performer.
Title: Un'ora sola ti vorrei
Artist: The Showmen, Napoli Centrale
Genre: World Music, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Collections
Title: 1960s One Hit Wonders the R&B Years
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: 1960s One Hit Wonders the R&B Years
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Tell It Like It Is #1 Soul Hits of the 60s
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Vocal Group Classics Volume 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: New Orleans Funk & Soul Party 15 Bourbon Street Hits
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: A Little Bit of Soul, Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Amore (Love Songs for Valentine's Day)
Genre: Pop
Title: Quando m'innamoro
Genre: Pop
Title: The Minit Records Story (Remastered)
Genre: Pop
Title: Good Vibrations 2 Disc Two
Genre: Blues
Title: This Is Northern Soul Volume One
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: 25 Northern Soul Dance floor Classics Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: The New Orleans Hit Story, 1950-1970 (Disc 1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Harmony In Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Hitsville 62, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: New Orleans: Where Rock 'N' Roll Began
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Soul New Orleans 10 Must Have Hits
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Jump Back
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Popcorn Shakers 6
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: I successi degli anni '70, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Italian Pop Collection, Vol. 2
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Napoli Gold Collection
Genre: World Music
Title: The Ultimate Torch
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rare Southern Soul, Vol. 9 - 15 Beach Music Gems
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues
Title: Almost Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 2 (Original Recordings)
Genre: Pop
Title: New Orleans Gold
Genre: Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Ho scitto t'amo sulla sabbia
Genre: Pop
Title: Le canzoni degli anni 80, vol. 2
Genre: Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Anni 60/70 (Vol. 1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Compilation di successi anni '80
Genre: Pop
Title: New Orleans Home of the Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: 100 Summer Hits
Genre: World Music
Title: New Orleans Jukebox Gold Vol. 2 (Remastered)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: A Celebration of New Orleans 1960 - 1980
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Ultra-Surf Presents: Hang Ten!
Genre: Rock
Title: Rare Southern Soul, Vol. 1 - 15 Beach Music Gems
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues
Title: Rare Southern Soul, Vol. 4 - 15 Beach Music Gems
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues
Title: New Orleans Gold
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Quei Fantastici Anni 70
Genre: Pop
Title: The Cicadelic 60'S Vol. 5 1966 Revisited
Genre: Punk Rock
Title: 100 Greatest Surf Rock Songs
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: Beg, Scream & Shout! The Big Ol' Box Of '60s Soul
Genre: Soul
Title: The Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll, Country, Pop
Title: Northern Soul All Nighter (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Soul Of New Orleans (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Rock, Funk
Title: Soul Of New Orleans (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Rock, Funk
Title: Ya Gotta Have Moxie, Vol. 2 (CD1)
Genre: Garage, Rock & Roll, Punk
Title: Toes On The Nose ~ 32 Surf Age Instrumentals
Genre: Instrumental
Title: The Catacombs, Club Soul Vol. 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: One Hit Wonders From The R&B Top Ten
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: New Orleans - The Ultimate Collection (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Blues Rock, Funk
Title: Kent's Cellar Of Soul, Vol. 3
Genre: Soul
Title: Upstate N. Y. Doowop, Vol. 4
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Cowabunga! The Surf Box
Genre: Rock
Title: Fabulous Flips Vol. 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Two Steps Ahead (Northern Soul Stompers)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Featuring albums
Title: Best of Rock 'n' Roll & Jukebox Music: 100 Greatest Hits from the 50s & 60s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock
Title: Olympia 64 (Live) [Remasterisé] / Olympia 64 (Live) [Remasterise]
Artist: Johnny Hallyday
Genre: Rock, World Music, Pop
Title: Good Vibrations, Vol. 1 - 14 Carolina Beach Music Classics - Disc 2
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues
Title: Two Steps Ahead (Northern Soul Stompers)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Soul Treasures of Amy, Mala, & Bell Records (1963-1969)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky: The Hit Songs & Productions 1957-1978 (CD2)
Artist: Allen Toussaint
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk