The Majors (band)
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The Majors | |
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Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | Doo-Wop R&B Soul |
Years active | 1961–present |
Labels | Imperial Records |
Members | Frank Troutt, Jr. Joanna Crump Richard Hatcher Frank Troutt, Sr. Ronald Gathers |
Past members | Ricky Cordo Idella Morris Eugene Glass |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/Earthstarz/?pnref=story |
The Majors were an American R&B and doo-wop group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
The vocal ensemble formed in 1961, and featured as its lead singer Ricky Cordo, who was noted for his prominent falsetto.[1] The group was noticed by producer Jerry Ragovoy, who produced their hit single "A Wonderful Dream", released in 1962 on Imperial Records. It would be the first of three charting hits for the group.[2]
Original members
- Ricky Cordo (lead)
- Idella Morris
- Eugene Glass
- Frank Troutt, Sr.
- Ronald Gathers
- Bobby Tate (Guitarist)
Singles
- "A Wonderful Dream" / "Time Will Tell" (1962) U.S. R&B #23, U.S. #22
- "She's A Troublemaker" / "A Little Bit Now (A Little Bit Later)" (1962) U.S. #63
- "Anything You Can Do" / "What In The World" (1963)
- "Tra La La" / "What Have You Been Doin'" (1963)
- "One Happy Ending" / "Get Up Now" (1963)
- "Your Life Begins (At Sweet Sixteen)" / "Which Way Did She Go" (1963)
- "I'll Be There (To Bring You Love)" / "Ooh Wee Baby" (1964)