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The Dells (Artist Of The Week)


The Dells (Artist Of The Week)

The Dells Biography 

The Dells were an American R&B vocal group. Formed in high school in 1952 by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Mickey and Lucius McGill, under the name the El-Rays. They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later had their first R&B hit with "Oh What a Night". After disbanding due to a near-fatal car crash in 1958, the band reformed in 1960 with Funches being replaced by Johnny Carter. This lineup remained together until Carter's death in 2009. In 2004 The Dells were inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The group performed until illness forced longtime lead singer Marvin Junior and bass vocalist Chuck Barksdale into retirement, ending the group's 60-year run.

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The Dells Discography (Soulful Kinda Music Link)

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Soul Shrews

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Re-visitng an earlier post 😎

 

Cheers Paul

The Yank

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I know the song has been mentioned a few times and there's

already an audio clip but..... does anyone know anything about

this clip? It looks more like a video than a television appearance. -

 

Westender

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Having one of the greatest voices ever caught on tape gives any group a head start.

The Dells were more than just Marvin Junior, recording classic side after classic side over decade's. 

You could pick dozens of great tracks, but this is one I particularly enjoy.

 

 

Kegsy

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The Dells have been at the top of the consistency tree forever.

Surprised this later side hasn't had a mention.

 

Couple of ‘Aussie’ Blues....

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Soul Shrews

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Nice Mal C 

6 minutes 10  Stay In My Corner version too !

Cheers Paul

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