The Chordettes were an American female popular singing quartet, usually singing a cappella, and specializing in traditional popular music. They are best known for their hit songs "Mr. Sandman" and "Lollipop".
After performing locally in Sheboygan, they won on Arthur Godfrey's radio program Talent Scouts in 1949. They held feature status on Godfrey's daily program, and then they recorded several 10-inch EPs for Columbia Records.
In 1953, Godfrey's music director and orchestra leader, Archie Bleyer, founded Cadence Records. He signed a number of Godfrey regulars and former regulars, including the Chordettes, who had a number of hit records for Cadence.
Their biggest hit was "Mr. Sandman" in 1954. Archie Bleyer himself is on that record along with the group, Bleyer stripping the sound down the better not to clutter the girls' voices. They also hit No. 2 with 1958's "Lollipop".
The Chordettes appeared on American Bandstand on August 5, 1957, the first episode of that show to be broadcast nationally on the ABC Television Network. (Info Edited From Wikipedia).
1. Mr Sandman
2. Eddie My Love
3. Born To be With You
4. Soft Sands
5. Come Home To My Arms
6. Echo Of love
1. Just Between You And Me
2. Teen Age Goodnight
3. Hummingbird
4. Like A Baby
5. Lay Down Your Arms
6. Love Never Changes
The Sandman Meets The Lollipop Lady !
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