The Four Voices Explained
| The Four Voices |
| Years Active: | 1955 - 1960 |
| Origin: | New York |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Past Members: | - Allan Chase
- Sal Mayo
- Bill McBride
- Frank Fosta
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| Associated Acts: | Arthur Godfrey |
The Four Voices were a 1950s vocal harmony quartet based in New York that issued a succession of singles on Columbia Records.[1] [2]
The Four Voices were Allan Chase (tenor), Sal Mayo (tenor), Bill McBride (baritone) and Frank Fosta (bass baritone). The group appeared on the Arthur Godfrey television programme,[3] and in ice-shows and revues.[4]
Discography
- "Honest, Darling (Believe Me)" B: "Hey! Honey (Kissin' Is Free)", May 1955[5]
- "Darling, Thanks To You", B: "The Big Eye", Oct 1955
- "Lovely One", B-side "Geronimo" Feb 1956[6]
- "Let's Write Our Own Love Story", B: "Bim Bam Baby", May 1956
- "I'm Dreaming Of Wedding Bells", B: "The Ties That Bind", Aug 1956
- "I Love You Still", B: "Sentimental" Feb 1957
- "Such A Shame", B:Angel of Love", May 1957[7]
- "Kingdom Of Love", B: "Sidewalk Bop", Aug 1957
- "Dancing With My Shadow", B:"Bon Bon" Dec 1957[8]
- "Ev'ry Hour, Ev'ry Day Of My Life", B:"You Know I Do", Apr 1958
- "Tell Me You Love Me, Tell Me You're Mine", B: "Tight Spot", Aug 1958
- "Each Time You Kiss Me", B:"The Box", Nov 1958
- "Who Knows Why", B:*Who, Who, Who", Jun 1959
- "The Little White Cloud That Cried", B:"The Wang Wang Blues", Nov 1959
- "Good, Good Thing", B: "Stay With Me", Apr 1960
- "Sealed with a Kiss", B: "You're All There Is", May 1960 - possibly the final single from Columbia Records
Notes and References
- Billboard - October 13, 1956 - Page 18 The Four Voices sold over 200,000 with "Geronimo," which rode on the back of "Lovely One.
- Billboard - April 7, 1958 - Page 1 The Four Voices had a big one in "Dancing With My Shadow.
- Colin Larkin The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music 1882267028 1992 "Four Voices Formed in the USA during the mid-50s the Four Voices were Allan Chase (tenor), Sal Mayo (tenor), Bill McBride (baritone) and Frank Fosta (bass baritone). The group appeared on the Arthur Godfrey television programme and ..."
- Billboard - February 4, 1956 - Page 20 "The Four Voices, Columbia recording group, will open at the Roxy Theater Wednesday (4) as the only non-skating act in the pioneer rock and roll ice show. The group just closed at Al Siegel's New Beverly Club in New York."
- Billboard - June 18, 1955 - Page 34 THE FOUR VOICES Hey! Honey (Kissin' Is Free) 77 COLUMBIA 40516 — The new Columbia group debuts with a rockin', jumpin' novelty, projected with showmanship. A cute hunk of wax that may have benefited from a less ..."
- Billboard - March 17, 1956 - Page 28 "LOVELY ONE (Blackwood, BMI)-The Four Voices-Columbia 40643 A "sleeper" that made a fast play for chart scores this week, and edged into the No. 20 slot. A top record in Baltimore and Minneapolis, "Lovely One" was also reported ..."
- Billboard - May 27, 1957 - Page 51 THE FOUR VOICES Columbia 40933 .' ANGEL OF LOVE (Opus, BMI) Some very impressive chanting by the group with extra bows for the lead singer. Ballad has a powerful theme that should get thru a teen-age ear with real impact."
- Billboard - December 16, 1957 - Page 52 THE FOUR VOICES Bon Bon 78 COLUMBIA 41076 — A Bob Merrill rockaballad with one of those responding fem voices adding a cozy note. Simple, appealing fare with likely teen attraction. "
