ArtistInfo

The Victorians

Band,
Singer of Pop, R&B/Soul and Rock

US West Coast studio female group. "The Victorians, Vik E. Lee, and Gloria Melbourne recordings are the same lady singing with The Blossoms. The lead singer on all these records is Gloria Hargis (Gloria Jones (2) as she was later to be known), who was singing in church when I met her through a mutual friend. Extraordinarily talented but shy. Jack Nitzsche, Perry Botkin, The Blossoms, David Gates and Bobby Day were all involved in these sessions. Gloria is still a friend and still singing in church. During the seventies she performed on radio and TV commercials which I produced but did not pursue a show business career. Her range, feeling and talent universally impressed the singers and players who worked on these sessions. "You're Invited To A Party" & "What Makes Little Girls Cry" were written by Lou Josie. As for the other songs. David Gates wrote "Don't Let Him". "Gee Whiz" is the original Bob And Earl song. I assume guilt for the other songs. Clearly, Rodgers and Hammerstein were very grateful to have been included." - Marty Cooper

Members

Gloria Jones voc US