Talk:The Caravelles

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"Lois Wilkinson and Andrea Simpson both worked at the same office in London, England. The two really didn't consider themselves singers, but the two did sing as amateurs at some parties. After several such appearances, some of their fellow employees encouraged them to put out a real record. The girls decided to do it, and after many hours of rehearsing and perfecting arrangements, they cut their first demo.

The B-side of Tennessee Ernie Ford's hit "Sixteen Tons," was a tender tune called "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry." The cut impressed the people at B.P.R. so much, they decided to take a chance, and released a new version. The record became a smash hit in the United Kingdom, and coincidentally, it was given to Smash records to put out in North America.

The light and breathy version eventually went all the way to number 3 on the charts, and the Caravelles, named after the French airliner, recorded to sound-a-like follow ups. The girls might even be considered to be among the first members of the British Invasion! These did not click, so the decided to change their style. "Hey Mama, You've Been On My Mind," was an excellent effort at folk rock, but soon Lois left for a solo career. She became known as Lois Lane. Meanwhile, Andrea Simpson has continued the Caravelles' tradition ever since. She and various other singers continue to perform for loyal fans even today."

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