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
With its melody later ‘borrowed’ by Little Eva for her 1963 hit “Let’s Turkey Trot,” this was the Cleftones’ most popular single of the 1950s…R&B: Billboard #8 Pop: Cashbox #24, Music Vendor #36, Billboard #57 CD audio, originally
This R&B vocal group from Queens, New York, USA, comprised Herb Cox (6 May 1939, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; lead), Charlie James (b. 1940; first tenor), Berman Patterson (b. 1938; second tenor), William McClain (b. 1938; baritone), and Warren Corbin (b.
The Cleftones were an American vocal group formed in 1955 who were then called The Silvertones at Junior High School 40 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. In 1955, the members of the group were high school students attending Jamaica High School in
Formed in Queens, NY, in 1955, the Cleftones consisted of five friends from Jamaica High School -- Herb Cox, Warren Corbin, Charlie James, William McClain, and Berman Patterson. Originally signed to Gee, the group released its first single, "You Baby
First nationally charted hit for the group…Billboard #78, Music Vendor #74 CD audio, originally issued on 45rpm: Gee GG-1000 - You Baby You (Berman-Vastola-Patterson) by The Cleftones, with Jimmy Wright & his Orchestra Check out the daily music
The Cleftones You're Driving Me Mad
DOOWOP - VOCAL GROUP HARMONY
One of my favorites from this great group
