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
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

Notes and References

  1. Billboard - October 13, 1956 - Page 18 The Four Voices sold over 200,000 with "Geronimo," which rode on the back of "Lovely One.
  2. Billboard - April 7, 1958 - Page 1 The Four Voices had a big one in "Dancing With My Shadow.
  3. 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 ..."
  4. 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."
  5. 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 ..."
  6. 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 ..."
  7. 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."
  8. 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. "