Rose Of The Rio Grandé
written by Harry Warren, Rose Gorman, and Edgar Leslie
performed by The Harlemaires
recorded in New York, NY, 7 December 1947
originally released as Atlantic 856, in July 1948, reissued on 45 RPM in 1972
Before The Drifters, Clovers, or Diamonds recorded their harmony classics for the legendary Atlantic Records, someone had to be the first. This is that first group record, featuring ensemble vocals from:
Dottie Smith - drums
Billy Butler - guitar
Percy Joell - bass
Chester Slater - piano
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