Vocal & instrumental group from New York formed in 1955 and composed by Lewis Berryman, Robert Carrillo, Alan Richwald, Maurice Iazetta and Joe Pastorelli. The band performed in New York and its surroundings for a year before being discovered by writers Wally Zober and Bert Salmi who send the group to Epic records where recorded as the Rockaways, and backed Maurice Iazetta's sister, Alicia and pop singer, Ken Darrell on two singles both singles written by Bert Salmirs and Wally Zober.
Alicia & The Rockaways.
-Why Can't I Be Loved / Never Comin' Back. Epic records- 1956.
Ken Darrell & The Rockaways.
-I'm Not Goin' Steady / Faleroo. Epic records-1957.
After this recordings the group abandoned Epic and signed with United Artists records, the company change the name of the group to The Charades and recorded two singles and backed Jody Lin all the songs are written by Bert Salmirs and Wally Zober.
The Charades (Top photo).
-Make Me Happy, Baby / Shang Lang A Ding Dong. 1958
-Bright Red Shiney Pants / Let Me Love You 1959.
Judy Lin & The Charades.
-Why Is He Staying Away / Oh Henry. Luxor records-1959.
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