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The Harptones are an American doo-wop group, which formed in Manhattan in 1953. The group never had a top forty pop hit, or a record on the US Billboard R&B chart, yet they are known for both their lead singer Willie Winfield and their pianist/arranger, Raoul Cita. The Harptones recorded for Coed Records and other labels.
The Harptones were a popular R&B group from New York City that achieved their greatest success in the 1950s. Their first hit song was called “A Sunday Kind of Love.” It was released in 1953 and went on to spend twenty-two weeks on the Billboard charts, eventually reaching number 13.
Jun 28, 2014 · THE HARPTONES- ''LIFE IS BUT A DREAM'' (1955) The Harptones are an American doo-wop group, which formed in Manhattan in 1953. The group never had a top forty pop hit, or even a record on the ...
Oct 27, 2013 · The Harptones were giants on the east coast but virtually unknown elsewhere in the country. Among their best numbers (all ballads) are 'A Sunday Kind Of Love' (1954), 'My Memories Of You' (1954...
The Harptones, one of the most respected rhythm and blues groups of all time, never put one of their 29 singles on the national R&B lists. Yet many of their recordings are oldies standards today. 1953 was the year members of the Harps from downtown Manhattan joined up with members of THE SKYLARKS from uptown.
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The Harptones. Follow Artist +. Doo wop group revered for their magnificent harmonies and jazz-oriented arrangements, featured on "I Want a Sunday Kind of Love." Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s. Formed. 1953 in New York, NY.
