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The Allisons

Band, 1961-1963 GB
Pop and Rock

The Allisons were an English pop duo consisting of:They were marketed as being brothers, using the surname of Allison.The Allisons represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 with the song "Are You Sure?". They came second with 24 points. The song was released as a single on the Fontana Records label, and climbed to number 1 on the UK NME pop chart, while in the chart compiled by The Official Charts Company the song spent six weeks at number 2 and a further three weeks in the top 4. "Are You Sure" sold over one million records, earning a gold disc. In Germany the single reached number 11. Despite a couple of minor follow-up hits, the duo disbanded in 1963.

     
Members
Bob Allison
1941-2013 GB
John Allison
voc, g *1939 GB
Popular Tracks   
Are You Sure? on The Allisons Presenting Are You Sure? by The Allisons
Are You Sure? - Alternate Take on The Allisons Presenting Are You Sure? by The Allisons
Are You Sure on Land of 1000 Dances - Songs of the 60's by Various Artists
Are You Sure on Radio Nord & Radio Syd Topplåtarna från 1961-1962 by Various Artists
Christmas Alphabet on Merry Christmas from The Allisons by The Allisons
Are You Sure on Are You Sure by The Allisons
Bebopalula on The Allisons Presenting Are You Sure? by The Allisons
Ding Dong Merrily on High on Merry Christmas from The Allisons by The Allisons
Are You Sure on Music for Eternity by The Allisons
Lessons in Love on Are You Sure by The Allisons

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
All The Hits Plus MoreThe Allisons2000Compil.
Are you SureThe Allisons1990Album
Are You SureThe Allisons1990Compil.
The AllisonsThe Allisons1987Compil.
Inside And OutThe Allisons1985Album
The Wedding SongEmile Ford & The Allisons1982Single
Are You Sure / Hey PaulaThe Allisons / Paul & Paula1980Single
Island Of Dreams / Are You SureThe Springfields / The Allisons1976Single
Sweet And LovelyThe Allisons1962Single
Lessons In LoveThe Allisons1962Single
I'll Cross My FingersThe Allisons1962Single
It Doesn't Matter AnymoreThe Allisons1961Single
Are You SureThe Allisons1961Single
WordsThe Allisons1961Single
What A MessThe Allisons1961Single
WordsThe Allisons1961Single
Are You SureThe Allisons1961Album
Bobby's Girl / Are You SureSusan Maughan / The AllisonsSingle
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