Band, 1956-1958 US, Harlem
R&B/Soul and Rock
The Charts were an American doo-wop group of the 1950s, most famous for their recording "Deserie".The group formed as The Thrilltones in Harlem, New York in 1956, and comprised teenagers Joe Grier (lead), Stephen Brown (first tenor), Glenmore Jackson (second tenor), Leroy Binns (baritone), and Ross Buford (bass). They acquired a manager, Les Cooper, who had previously been a member of various R&B groups, and who changed their name to The Charts."Deserie" was later recorded, as "Désiree", by Laura Nyro on her 1971 album Gonna Take a Miracle.
Joe Grier voc | |
Steve Brown voc, p | |
Leroy Binns voc |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Deserie / Zoop | The Charts | 2013 | Single |
All Because Of Love / I Told You So | The Charts | 1993 | Single |
The Best Of The Charts | The Charts | 1981 | Compil. |
Greatest Hits | The Charts | 1971 | Compil. |
Nobody Made You Love Me / Livin' The Nightlife | The Charts | 1966 | Single |
Desiree / Fell In Love With You Baby | The Charts | 1966 | Single |
Deserie / I Wanna Take You Home | The Charts | 1965 | Single |
What's Your Excuse / Keep Dancing With Me | The Charts | 1963 | Single |
You're The Reason (I'm In Love) / I've Been Wondering | The Charts | 1957 | Single |
My Diane | The Charts | 1957 | Single |
Why Do You Cry / Dance Girl | The Charts | 1957 | Single |
Deserie / Zoop | The Charts | 1957 | Single |
Deseire / Valerie | The Charts / Jackie And The Starlites | Single | |
Deserie / Nothing Can Stop Me | The Charts / Gene Chandler | Single |
The Charts Rock Band |