The Harptones

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The Harptones was an American doo-wop group, which formed in Manhattan in 1953.

The group never had a top forty pop hit, or even a record on the national R&B charts, yet they are still considered one of the most influential doo-wop groups, both for their lead singer, Willie Winfield and their pianist/arranger, Raoul Cita. The Harptones may have been the first doo-wop group to number a full-time arranger among their members, and Cita knew how to work to Winfield's strengths. Their best-known recordings include Life Is But A Dream, Sunday Kind of Love and The Shrine of St. Cecilia. The song Life Is But A Dream is featured in the movie Goodfellas during Karen and Henry's wedding. The song can be found on the film's soundtrack.

[edit] Awards & Recognition

The Harptones were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002.

[edit] External links

• The Harptones at Allmusic
• 'The Harptones' Vocal Group Hall of Fame Page
• Harptones web site