arlene smith, sonia goring, rene minus, lois harris, jackie landry jackson met while singing in...

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Arlene Smith, Sonia Goring, Rene Minus, Lois Harris, Jackie Landry Jackson

met while singing in choir at Bronx church

devotional, romantic lyrics, simple backing (like male vocal groups), sweet harmonies

Lead talking to back up singers

honest emotional intensity

predates “girl group” wave

The Chantels

• vocal harmony groups created in neighborhoods by teenagers• music for the street and the stage• mix of African-American, Italian, Latino• home of first rock venue: Brooklyn Paramount Theater

The Sound of New York City

The BelmontsDion Inducted 1989

Little Anthony & The Imperials

Inducted 2009

Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers

Inducted 1993

The Chantels

Recorded October 16, 1957, released January 1958

#15 on pop chart; #2 on R&B chart

The Chantels

“Maybe”

Prelude to the Girl Groups

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The Shangri-Las The RonettesInducted 2007

The Chiffons

The Angels The VandellasInducted 1995

The Crystals

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