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The Chords

The Chords were an American doo-wop vocal group formed in 1951 in The Bronx, New York, known for their 1954 hit "Sh-Boom",

which they wrote.[citation needed] It is the only song they created that reached mainstream popularity.[citation needed]

Career

The group was formed by friends from a high school based in the Bronx, New York City, United States. The initial members were the brothers

Carl and Claude Feaster, plus Jimmy Keyes, Floyd McRae, William Edwards, with support from the pianist Rupert Branker.

The Chords were one of the early acts to be signed to Cat Records, a subsidiary label of Atlantic Records. 

Their debut single was a doo-wop version of a Patti Page song "Cross Over the Bridge", and the record label reluctantly allowed a number penned by the Chords on the B-side. That track was "Sh-Boom",

which quickly became the more popular side. The record reached the top 10 of the U.S. pop chart, which was then a unique occurrence for an R&B number.

The track was covered by The Crew-Cuts, who took the song to the top of the charts, arguably registering the first U.S. rock and roll number one hit record. 

The enthusiasm doo-wop fans had for the Chords' music was dampened when Gem Records claimed that one of the groups on its roster was called the Chords;

consequently the group changed their name to the Chordcats.

Their success was a one-off as subsequent releases, including "Zippity-Zum", all failed to chart.

A round of personnel changes and recordings on a variety of labels all failed to reignite the public's interest.

Tracks;

Best Of - 01 - Chords - Sh-Boom.mp3

Best Of - 02 - Chords - Little Maiden.mp3

Best Of - 03 - Chords - Cross Over The Bridge.mp3

Best Of - 04 - Chords - Zippity Zum.mp3

Best Of - 05 - Chords - Bless You.mp3

Best Of - 06 - Chords - Hold Me Baby.mp3

Best Of - 07 - Chords - A Girl To Love.mp3

Best Of - 08 - Chords - Heartbeat.mp3

Best Of - 09 - Chords - Pretty Wild (Take 27 & 28).mp3

Best Of - 10 - Chords - Could It Be.mp3

Best Of - 11 - Chords - Love Oh Love.mp3

Best Of - 12 - Chords - Pretty Wild (Take 25, Master).mp3

Best Of - 13 - Chords - I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire.mp3

Best Of - 14 - Chords - Don't Be Mad At My Heart.mp3

Best Of - 15 - Chords - Lu-Lu (Slow).mp3

Best Of - 16 - Chords - Lu-Lu (Master).mp3

Best Of - 17 - Chords - Short Skirts.mp3

Best Of - 18 - Chords - Blue Moon.mp3

Best Of - 19 - Chords - Lover Lover Lover.mp3

Best Of - 20 - Chords - More More More.mp3

Best Of - 21 - Chords - She Was Love.mp3

Best Of - 22 - Chords - Don't Run Away.mp3

With covers.

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