Saturday, November 3, 2012

The Epics on Lifetime



 
The Epics
 
CP-3349 ~ Let's Dance

CP-3350 ~ Lonely
 
Lifetime 1004
 
black vocal group




Billboard review, October 31, 1960


Lifetime Recordings was founded in 1952 by Lester W. Osband (1913-2009).  As a local custom recording company, Lifetime recorded various Rochester High School bands, church choirs, etc. before launching his own Lifetime label in 1959 The initial release was by The Capris, a black vocal group, now a rare item.

Lifetime records pressed by Rite Records are listed HERE.




3 comments:

  1. I can't help to think this is actually a white doowop group,either way....great tempo/harmony on this piece.... thanks for sharing

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  2. No It's a black group, My uncle Wade Davis sr.was in this group.

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    1. Wow.....very cool Tioga....is he still alive?..Do.you have any pictures of the group?

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