Would I Be Crying
The Flamingos - Would I Be Crying
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The Flamingos
Formed in the early 1950s on the streets of Chicago’s south side, the influential vocal group the Flamingos became known for their graceful harmonies and sophisticated arrangements, their style owing as much to the sound of 1930s and 40s vocal groups like the Mills Brothers and the Ink Spots as to Doo-Wop. The group was typical in having roots in the church – less typically, it was a Hebrew Israelite congregation that in 1952 brought together founding members Jacob and Ezekial Carey, Paul Wilson and Johnny Carter. Lead vocalist Earl Lewis joined soon after. Many subsequent lineup changes would follow,...