The Dells
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The Dells were an American R&B and soul vocal group, formed in the early 1950s, known for their rich harmonies and enduring influence on doo-wop and soul music.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
American R&B group
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doo-wop group ⓘ soul vocal group ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | The El-Rays NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
The Flamingos
NERFINISHED
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The Moonglows NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedCity | Chicago NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| formedIn |
1952
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early 1950s ⓘ |
| genre |
Chicago soul
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R&B ⓘ doo-wop ⓘ soul ⓘ |
| hallOfFameInduction |
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Vocal Group Hall of Fame NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hallOfFameInductionYear | 2004 ⓘ |
| knownFor |
influence on doo-wop
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influence on soul music ⓘ rich vocal harmonies ⓘ |
| member |
Chuck Barksdale
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Johnny Carter NERFINISHED ⓘ Marvin Junior NERFINISHED ⓘ Mickey McGill NERFINISHED ⓘ Verne Allison NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableAlbum |
Love Is Blue
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Stay in My Corner NERFINISHED ⓘ The Dells vs. The Dramatics NERFINISHED ⓘ There Is NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Always Together
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Oh What a Night NERFINISHED ⓘ Stay in My Corner NERFINISHED ⓘ There Is NERFINISHED ⓘ Wear It on Our Face NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalRelease | Oh What a Night (1956 version) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfOrigin |
Chicago metropolitan area
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Harvey, Illinois NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
20th Century Records
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Cadet Records NERFINISHED ⓘ Chess Records NERFINISHED ⓘ Mercury Records ⓘ Vee-Jay Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reRecorded | Oh What a Night (1969 version) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| vocalArrangementStyle | bass-led harmonies ⓘ |
| vocalType | male vocal group ⓘ |
| yearsActive |
1950s
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1960s ⓘ 1970s ⓘ 1980s ⓘ 1990s ⓘ 2000s ⓘ |
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