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The Swallows are an American R&B group. They are best known for their 1951 recording of "Will You Be Mine", which appeared in the US ''Billboard'' R&B chart. ==History== Founded in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1946 as the 'Oakaleers', the original members were Lawrence Coxson (lead tenor), Irving Turner (tenor and baritone), Earl Hurley (first and second tenor and bongos) and Norris "Bunky" Mack (bass, piano, guitar, and drums). The 'Oakaleers' practised on street corners until around 1948, when they joined with Eddie Rich (first tenor) and Frederick “Money Guitar” Johnson (baritone and guitar). Second tenor and baritone Herman "Junior" Denby was hired later. Irving Turner stopped singing with the group, but was kept on as valet (and occasional fill-in). The Swallows' recording of "Will You Be Mine" was released in 1951, and was one of the first doo-wop hits. "Will You Be Mine" reached a peak position of Number 9 on the US ''Billboard'' R&B chart. In 1952, the Swallows released "Beside You", which became their second national hit, peaking at Number 10 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart. Eddie Rich and the Swallows are still performing at clubs and cabarets. Herman "Junior" Denby died on July 14, 2013, in West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio, from pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease. He was aged 82. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Swallows」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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