| The Tiaras | |
| Origin: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genre: | Soul |
| Past Members: | Brenda Russell Jackie Richardson Colina Phillips Arlene Trotman |
The Tiaras were a Canadian soul group from Toronto, Ontario, comprising Brenda Russell, Jackie Richardson, Colina Phillips, and Arlene Trotman.[1] Formed in the mid-1960s by composer, producer and musician Al Rain. Rain founded the group as well as wrote their singles as also he wrote for Grant Smith & The Power, The Allen Sisters and Pat Hervey and most notably the theme song "Travellin' Man"[2] the Canadian sensation "The Tommy Hunter Show". the group released two 7" singles, "Where Does All the Time Go" b/w "All I Ever Need Is You" and "Foolish Girl" b/w "Surprise".[3] The Tiaras also provided backing vocals for acts such as Grant Smith & The Power, Pat Hervey, and The Allen Sisters.[1] [3] "Where Does All the Time Go" attracted the attention of Billboard, who featured the single in its March 28, 1968 issue.[3] [4] The following year, the group disbanded; Russell later became a Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter, while Richardson became a prominent singer-actress.[1] [3]