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The Clovers are an American rhythm and blues/doo-wop vocal group who became one of the biggest selling acts of the 1950s. They had a top 30 US hit in 1959 with the Leiber and Stoller song " Love Potion No. 9 ".
- Harold Winley, Carlos Wilson, Tyrone Burwell, Franklen Poole
- 1946–present
Die Gruppe entstand 1946 an der Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C. Die Gründungsmitglieder waren Harold "Hal" Lucas (Tenor/Bariton), Billy Shelton (Tenor) und Thomas Woods (Bass). Bald schloss sich ihnen John "Buddy" Bailey (Tenor) an, und Lucas übernahm den Bariton.
JahrTitel AlbumHöchstplatzierung, Gesamtwochen, ...(us)Höchstplatzierung, Gesamtwochen, ...(r&b)1951Don’t You Know I Love You—R&B 1 (21 Wo.) R&B1951Fool, Fool, Fool—R&B 1 (22 Wo.) R&B1952One Mint Julep—R&B 2 (18 Wo.) R&B1952Middle of the Night—R&B 3 (8 Wo.) R&BThe Clovers, known for Love Potion No.9, were formed in 1946 in Washington D.C. The original band members were Harold Lucas, Billy Shelton and Thomas Woods. A fourth member, John “Buddy” Bailey was added soon after, with the band peforming under the name of the Four Clovers.
Founding members were: John 'Buddy' Bailey (lead), Matthew McQuater (tenor) (1946 - 1961), Harold "Hal" Lucas (baritone), Harold Winley (bass), Bill Harris (guitar) (1951 - 1958) Additional members:
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The original members were tenor Thomas Woods, bass Billy Shelton, and Harold (all were from the area of T Street and 7th in the nation’s capital). When John “Buddy” Bailey came on board as lead, Harold moved over to baritone. Hal wanted to give his music career a lucky start so he named the group the Four Clovers.
Selected discography. Sources. The Clovers helped popularize rock ‘n’ roll before it even had a name and set a high standard for 1950s R&B. Whether crooning cool, romantic doo-wop or panting the blues, they pioneered a style that would be copied and refined by all the groups that followed.
