Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 320

 

Alice Wonder Land. Pseudonym of Alice Faye Henderson, a one-hit wonder, born and died in Lufkin, TX (1948 - 2008). In 1963, Henderson was working as a maid for a neighbor of Stephen Schlaks, a songwriter and co-owner of Bardell Records (label located in New Jersey). Schlaks signed Henderson to record "He's Mine", B-side was an instrumental with a heavy dose of sax and piano.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Wonder_Land

David Winters. English-born American actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, producer, distributor, director and screenwriter from NYC (1939 - 2019). Super star Bobby Darin was a very close friend of David. When Darin started his own record company Addison Records he signed David as a recording artist and released in 1959 one single. Three years later David Winters recorded the 2^nd single for Rori (local label), arranged by Teddy Randazzo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Winters_(choreographer)

Pat Zill. Pop and Country singer (1925 - 2015). He was initially a pro boxer. After he retired from boxing, he opened the Boathouse Lounge, in Whitehall, Ohio. A singing bartender, he cut a version of “Pick Me Up On Your Way Down” in Nashville that hit the country and pop charts. In later years he was trainer and manager for Pro Fighter Jeff Jordan and promoted boxing events but did continue to sing and record. In the early 1960s recorded four singles released by different labels.

Don Winters. Pop singer and songwriter (1929 - 2002). Raised mostly in southern Georgia. He moved to Nashville in the 1950s. A strong vocalist noted for his yodeling and his longwinded singing. By the early 60's "The Yodeling King" was performing with Marty Robbins as a guitarist and vocalist. In the early 1960s he recorded five singles, for Decca (three), Sims Records and Hamilton (labels from Nashville).

The Young Sisters. Girl group from Detroit. Patti Masaglia, Lisa Pomilia, Angela Pomilia  In 1962/1963 recorded two singles for Twirl and one for Mala (subsidiary of Bell Records). 

Moreover, they did a few sessions with Del Shannon.

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Bobby Winslow & The Fabulons. Teen Pop singer from Oregon. Recorded one self-penned single for Fabulous (local label from Salem, Oregon).

Bob Yorey. Teen Pop singer, producer and label owner from New York City. In 1962 recorded one single for Soozee (local label from NYC).

Henry Wilson with The Bluenotes. Teen Pop  and Rock singer from North Carolina. In 1958 recorded two singles with The Bluenotes (group from Asheboro, North Carolina), released by Colonial (local label from Chapel Hill, NC) and Dot. In 1959 recorded the 3^rd single for Columbia, as Henry Gaddy Wilson: A-side with The Cinderellas (see Tc03), B-side with Orchestra Conducted By Charlie Albertine.

Danny Winchell. Real Name: Daniel Weinshal (1926 - 2011). Pop music singer, record producer, music promoter, magazine publisher, and radio show host. Between 1953 - 1962 recorded several 45s for different US labels (MGM, Golden Crest, Recorte Records - label from NYC), also for Ronnex Belgium.

Rog Winston with The Plaids. Real Name: Roger Schenzel. Wisconsin Pop & Rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader (1932 - 2023).
In 1958 recorded one self-penned single for Northland Tele Artist (local label from Wausau, Wisconsin), B-side with The Plaids (local band).
In the early 1960s recorded several 45s as Robin Lee (see Td09).

 

The Velveteens. White female group from Agawam, MA.  Started in 1959 as the Neighbor Girls: Judy Schinelli, Maureen Grady, Nancy Roy and Judy Roy. Shortly thereafter, Judy Schinelli left the group and the rest changed their name to The Teensters. In the early 1960, they signed with Chuck Lidell's label Stark Records (Chuck's middle name) and recorded as The Velveteens their first single "Please Holy Father Pt.1 / Please Holy Father Pt.2". After this recording, Judy Roy left the group and Sandy Vigneault joined.  Chuck made the decision to re-record "Please Holy Father" as "Teen Prayer" and this was released in early 1961 with the B-side "Baby-Baby".  In May of 1961, the record was on the charts in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The follow-up recording was "I Thank You/Meant To Be" on Stark Records, later re-released in 1962 on Laurie Records.  In this time, the girls got engaged to be married and, after shout-backing to Davi on their Stark side "Go Charley Go" (see Vxx), the group broke up.

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Don Stewart with The Fendermen. Rock 'n' Roll singer. Recorded one single for Dab Records (label from Buffalo, New York).

The Tattletales. White Pop girl group. Recorded one single for Warner Bros. Other group active in the early 1950s, recorded several singles as The Tattle Tales.

Ted & Johnny. Teen Sound vocal duo: Ted McPherson & Johnny Hardy. Recorded one self-penned single for Peach (label originally from Jefferson, Georgia).

Sandra Teen. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Impact (label from Los Angeles, California).

Teen Notes. Teen white Doo-Wop group. Recorded one single for M C Records (label from ???), written by Mike Hoezle, probably the group member. Two 45s released in 1960 by Deb are credited to Teen Notes, The Teen Notes are credited as backing band for Sammy Marshall (1962 on Crescendo) and Tommy March (1960 on Mark Records) - relationship between these groups (not listed by Kreiter) is not confirmed.

Ten Broken Hearts. Studio outfit - recorded one single Diamond Records (NYC). The group are none other than the ten songwriters that wrote the A-side: Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, Richard Gottehrer, Neil Diamond, Bob Elgin (also known as Stanley Kahan), Kay Rogers (also known as Eddie Snyder), Lockie Edwards, Jr., Laurence Weiss, Cliff Adams and Wes Farrell. It is not clear who the lead vocalist is.

Joe Templeton. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Amy (Bell Records sublabel).

Sammy Vaughn & The Star Marks. Teen Rock performer from Louisiana. Recorded one single for Stardom Records (label from Shreveport, Louisiana).

The Surf Bunnies. California girl trio comprised of Donna Schultz (18), Patty Brown (18) and Patty Kent (17). Discovered and managed by Barry Richards. In 1963 recorded two singles for Goliath (label from Hollywood).

The Tophatters. White Doo-Wop quartet from New Jersey, named after the elegant Top Hat Club in Union City, NJ, where they first performed in 1946. The quartet consisted of trumpeter Carmen Falconieri, bassist and vocalist Chet Grimes, accordionist Chet Lane and guitarist Pat Vassallo. In the early 1950s they recorded several 45s as The Four Tophatters. In 1958 they recorded one self-penned single for MGM, classified by Kreiter to Teen Sound.
https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a1804d95-280c-4e7f-9e1f-1a048d2e47c5

Chip Taylor. Real Name: James Wesley Voight. Singer/songwriter from New York (1940 - 2026). Brother of actor Jon Voight and uncle of Angelina Jolie. Taylor wrote many pop and rock songs, both alone and with other songwriters.
Taylor's first releases were on the King label and their subsidiary DeLuxe. In 1958, he and The Town Three released two 45s on DeLuxe. In 1959, he recorded two singles for King as Wes Voight (see Tcxx).
In the early 1960s he recorded, as Chip Taylor, two singles for MGM and two for Warner Bros.
In later years he recorded many singles for different labels.

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Shirley Shirley. Mysterious Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Time Records Inc. (label from NYC)

Leroy Smalley. Pop singer and guitarist from Cleveland, Ohio. Recorded one single for Golden World (label from Detroit, Michigan).

Jo Ann Smith & The Doe-Rays. Teen Doo-Wop singer. Recorded one single for Centura (label from Hollywood, CA).

Pete Sorce. Rockabilly musician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1959 recorded one single for Count (local label from Milwaukee owned by Joe Nantz).

Terry Star & The Starbells. Teen Pop performers. Recorded one single for New Art Records (label from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Pete Sorce. Rockabilly musician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1959 recorded one single for Count (local label from Milwaukee owned by Joe Nantz).

The Starfires. Mysterious group, probably studio outfit that recorded one single for Pearl Record Company (East Coast label): Teen Pop A-side and Exotica Instrumental flip. Numerous other groups used this name.

Eddie Stevens. Teen Rock singer. Recorded one single for Carlton (label from NYC), written, produced, arranged by Buddy Kaye and Philip Springer.

Carol Shaw. Real Name: Carol MacDonald. Teen Pop singer and guitarist. In 1962/1963 recorded two singles: Talent Inc. and Atco.
Then, she was a guitarist/singer for Goldie & The Gingerbreads. 

Georgie Shaw. Real Name: George Shoester (1930 - 2006). Popular singer from Philadelphia. He recorded numerous 45s in the 1950s (Decca and MGM), charted five times between 1954-56. In 1963 he recorded one single for Arlen (label from Philadelphia), classified by Kreiter to Teen Sound.

Hedy Sontag. East Coast Pop singer, appeared in numerous productions on New York’s off Broadway circuit. In 1963/1964 recorded two singles (Vee Jay, Philips), Bob Crewe co-writing and production.
Moreover, probably the same Hedy recorded one single in 1961, as part of Hedy, Freddie & Mee Too (Doo-Wop group from NYC, see Tb93).

Jimmy Stallings. Real Name: James Michael Stallings. Born in New Mexico musician and songwriter. In 1961 he recorded one single for Paxley Records (label from Los Angeles, California, owned by Gary Paxton and Kim Fowley).
In the late 1960s and the 1970s he played bass and guitar at Sir Douglas Quintet, recorded several singles as J. J. Light.

The Stepping Stones. Female vocal group. Members included Dorothy Jones (The Cookies, The Honey Bees, The Palisades) who composed A-side track of the group only single released by Philips, Claus Ogerman arrangement. The first issue of this single was credited to Hash Brown and The Cupcakes (see Td12)

Stevie Stevens. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Pit (pressed by RCA Records).

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Ronnie & The Premiers. Chicano Doo-Wop performers from Southern California. Recorded one self-penned (Montoya, Rodriguez) single for Highland Records (label from Los Angeles, California).

The School Belles. Two daughters of songwriter Marvin Moore, Diana, 16 and Leta, 13 – originally hailed from Dallas, moved to New Jersey. In 1958/1959 recorded three singles, two for Dot one for Hanover (label based in New York, NY), all songs co-written by Marvin Moore.

Probably different The School Belles recorded one single in 1961 for Buena Vista (label from California, Disney Music Group), A-side from Disney’s motion picture “The Parent Trap”.

In 1963, yet another School Belles recorded one single for Crest, with the Ray Pohlman Orchestra.

The School Girls. Teen girl group. Recorded one single for Express Records (label from New York City).

Sea Larks. Teen girl group. Recorded one single for Dot.

Sebastian. Doo-Wop singer. Recorded one single released by Take 3, re-released by Mr. Maestro (label from NYC).

Jerry Sharell. Pop & Doo-Wop singer from Farrell, PA. Born Jerry Stiftinger, changed his name to contain parts of Sharon and Farrell.
In 1959 he recorded one single as a lead singer of The Velvets (group from Farrell), released by Plaid (label from South Euclid, Ohio).
In 1960 he recorded the 1^st solo single for Alanna (label from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), several singles in the late 1960s. 

Vicki Sallee. Pop, Rock singer and songwriter. Vikki Sallee began her singing career over KWHN radio in Ft. Smith, Ark. As a teen, she performed with Bob Luman and Wanda Jackson. She started her recording career on Reprise Records, moved to Dot.
https://musicrow.com/2013/09/singer-songwriter-vikki-sallee-dillard-passes/

Ronnie & Marlene (The Fabulous Berry's). Brother and sister act from Lone Jack, Missouri, began their careers on roller skates joining their mother and father in a vaudeville skating act, known as "The Flying Berry's". They became interested in singing, playing instruments and comedy. Marlene played guitar while Ronnie played a mandolin-banjo, guitar, and clarinet. Recorded one single for Westport (label from Kansas City, Missouri).

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Kim Reed. Teen Sound vocalist. Recorded one single for CR (label from Philadelphia). 

Tommy Reed. Teen Pop singer from New York. He attended the High School For Industrial Arts, recorded one single for Kip (local NYC label). Several artists used this name. According to 45cat, the same Tommy Reed recorded one self-penned single for Verve Records (subsidiary of MGM Records).

Kathy Renn. Teen Pop singer and songwriter. Recorded one self-penned single for Hanover (label based in New York, NY).

Johnny Rhythm. Real Name: John Rutter. Teen Pop singer living in Toronto. Recorded one single as Johnny Rhythm, released in the US by MGM Records.

Chuck Roberts. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Capitol and one for Dolton, all songs composed by Pat Murtagh.

Violet Rivers. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Decca, written and produced by John Gluck, Jay Darrow.

Terri Robbins. Teen Pop vocalist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Recorded one single for World (label from Pittsburgh).

Ruth Robin. Pop, Rock vocalist. Recorded one single for Titan (label from Los Angeles, California), songwriter Ruth Roth is probably Ruth Robin.

Nooney Rickett. Teen Pop singer and guitarist. In 1960 recorded the 1^st single for MGM, several singles in the mid and late 1960s.

Ronald & Ruby. Teen Pop duo comprised of Ronald Gumm and Beverly "Ruby" Ross. Recorded two singles for RCA Victor. Beverly Ross co-wrote several successful pop songs in the 1950s and 1960s, also three songs recorded in Ronald & Ruby duo.

Pete Roberts. Alias of Larry Bright (Julian Ferebree Bright), Teen Pop singer who recorded numerous singles in the early 1960s (see Texx).

Vinnie Rome & The Rainbeaus. Pop, Rock band from Philadelphia formed by Vinnie Rome (real name Vincent Ferrizzi), featuring Johnny Krill, Ron Vitello, Tony Seferrretti, Rich Bruno and Don Danielli. Some of them were formerly members of The Fabulous Swingtones (see Rxx). The group had a single released on Apt (ABC-Paramount subsidiary label).
https://whitedoowopcollector.blogspot.com/2011/08/vinnie-rome-rainbeaus-apt-records.html

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 Rod Prince. Pop vocalist. Recorded one single for Comet (label from New York City), written by Stan Vincent.

Judy Proctor. Teen Sound singer. Recorded one single for Capco Records (label from Los Angeles).

The Ramadas. Teen Sound group from Houston, Texas. Members included: Kim Espy, Neal Ford. In 1963 they recorded two singles for Philips, several singles in the mid 1960s for New World. Moreover, they recorded one single as V.I.P.'s

Lee Randy. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Square Records (label from New York, New York).

Scott McDonald. Rock, Pop singer. Recorded one single for Trend (manufactured by Kapp label from NYC).

Susan Rafey. Real Name: Susan Sisko Carter. Teen Pop singer and songwriter. In 1961 she recorded the 1^st single for Kapp, several singles in the mid and late 1960s.

Dean Randolph. Real Name: Frankie Pescatore. Philladelphia Teen Pop singer, once seen as the next Frankie Avalon under the name Dean Randolph. Teamed up with songwriter / producer Joe Matt, This collaboration resulted as in their first release on Chancellor). For the second Randolph release on Chancellor, The 5 Classics (see Vxx) would contribute back-up vocals to the B-side. Randolph then switched labels, moving to MGM, then Apt.

https://doo-wop.blogg.org/main-tag/five-5-classic-s-c27199422

The Professors. Doo-Wop group from Chautauqua County, New York, four graduates from Fredonia Teachers College. Clockwise from the top: Dick Fagan; Lou Mastor (lead);; Tom Sheeder; Frank Pullano. The Group signed a contract with Famas Recording Company - one single written by Frank Pullano has been classified by Kreiter to Teen Sound. Some other groups used this name.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/the-professors-a116517624

Johanna. Teen Pop singer from New York City. Recorded for NYC labels: Kapp Records and Leader (sub-label operated by Kapp).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 313

 

The Planets ft. Jimmy Waller. Doo-Wop & Rock group. Recorded one single for Nu-Clear (label from Columbus, Georgia).

The Playmakers. Pop, Rock band. Recorded one single for Tap Records (label from New York City). Several other groups used this name.

Prentiss Polk. Teen Sound singer. Recorded one single for Columbia.

Walter Populist Along with The Truetones. Rock & Soul vocalist. Recorded one self-penned single for Flame (label from New Orleans, Louisiana).

Billy Porto. Rock, Pop Boston area vocalist. Recorded one single for Mercury.

Johnny Power. Real Name: John Del Pizzol. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Triodex (label from New York, NY), arranged by Richard Wess.

Linda Powers.  Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Carlton (label from NYC).

Wendy Powers. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Keen (label from Los Angeles, California).

John Price. Rock, Pop vocalist. Recorded one single for BigTop (label from NYC).

Ronnie Premiere & The Royal Lancers. Real Name: Ronald Barzyk. Performer/songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Recorded one single for Sara  (label from Sauk City, Wisconsin, subsidiary of Cuca Records).  The Royal Lancers also backed other singers from Wisconsin.

Ronnie Price & The Velvets. Rock & Roll performer. Recorded one single for Carousel (label from Texas).

Tina Powers. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Parkway.

Wayne Powers. Real Name: Winston A. Cogswell. Pop, Rock songwriter, performer from Rhode Island (1928 - 2020). Recorded one self-penned single for Phillips.
https://www.ripopmusic.org/musical-artists/musicians/wayne-cogswellwayne-powerswinston-cogswell/

The Polyannas : Jan-Betty-Diana. Pop vocal group. Recorded one single for Kings-X (label from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma).

Obscure American Artists 1956-1963, Teen 312

 

Jimmy Pemberton. Doo-Wop and Rock singer from New York City. Recorded for Orchid (label from Baltimore, Maryland) and End/Mark-X (labels from NYC labels).

Linda Perell. Pop singer from NYC. Recorded one song for Dunes Records (label from NYC), instrumental version as a flip. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller production, a classic example of the East Coast Brill Building Girl Group sound with an arrangement by Alan Lorber under the direction of Jeff Barry.

Jean Perri. Rock, Pop singer from Texas. Recorded one single for Joed Records (label from Big Spring, Texas, founded by Ted Groebl).

Johnny Perry. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one single for Senator (label from ???).

The Petticoats. Rock, Pop vocal group. Recorded one single for Challenge, arranged by Perry Botkin, Jr. Some other groups used this name.

Artie Picasso. Teen Sound singer from the East Coast. Recorded one single for Hanover (label based in New York, NY).

Phil & Del. Teen Sound duo from Los Angeles, California: Phillip Tucker and Delbert Franklin. Franklin was a member of The Mixtures (group from Ventura, California managed by label owner & producer Eddie Davis, see Q45). They recorded two singles for Eddie Davis labels, the first on Linda Records in 1962 (instrumental backing by The Mixtures) and the second on Rampart Records in 1967. Phillip Tucker and Delbert Franklin also have registered under the pseudonym The Souljers (one single in 1965).

Phil & Harv. Teen Sound duo from Los Angeles, California, members of The Mixtures (see Q45): Phillip Tucker and Willis Junior Harvey. Recorded two singles for Rampart Records.

Wade Phillips. Teen Pop singer. Recorded two self-penned singles for Jaro International (short-lived subsidiary of Rank Records).

Perry, Tony. Teen Pop singer. Recorded one self-penned single for Ember Records.

Cynthia Pepper. Real Name: Cynthia Anne Culpepper. Actress and singer from California. Recorded one single for Felsted.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Pepper

The Phaetons. Doo-Wop group from Hollywood, CA: Bob Mahoney (lead), Larry Buttes, Bob Buttes, Jack Igo. In 1963 they recorded one single for Sahara (label from Arcadia, California), Mahoney composed both tracks, one more track in 1964 for the same label (Premiers on the B-side). Some other groups used this name.
https://doo-wop.blogg.org/the-phaetons-2-aka-the-haciendas-a116517408