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 songs "Mr. Sandman" and "Lollipop".
Origin | Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Genres | Barbershop music, traditional pop, doo wop, pop rock |
Years active | 1946–1963 |
Labels | Columbia, Cadence, London |
Past members | Jinny Lockard (previously Osborn), Carol Buschmann, Lynn Evans, Janet Ertel (aka Bleyer), Margie Latzko, Dorothy "Dottie" (Hummitzsch) Schwartz, Nancy Overton, Alice Mae Spielvogel (previously Buschmann), Joyce Weston |
About The Chordettes
Singing quartet primarily known for singing a cappella and known for hit songs "Mr. Sandman" and "Lollipop."
Achievement of The Chordettes
They started off by singing folk music in the style of The Weavers, and changed to a more harmonizing style reminiscent of a barbershop quartet.
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Latest information about The Chordettes updated on July 28 2021.