The McGuire SistersThe McGuire Sisters were a singing trio in American popular music. They consisted of Christine McGuire (born July 30, 1926), Dorothy McGuire (born February 13, 1928), and Phyllis McGuire (born February 14, 1931). They were born and grew up in Middletown, Ohio, where their mother was an ordained minister and let them sing in the church as young girls. They sang at weddings, funerals, and church revivals. When they started in 1935, Phyllis was only four years old. Eventually, they sang on other occasions than church-related ones; by 1949, they were singing at military bases and veterans' hospitals. They incorporated a more diverse repertoire for these, extending themselves to more than the hymns they had sung at church. In 1952, they appeared on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, and as a result, Godfrey hired them for his other shows, where they remained for seven years. They performed for five Presidents of the United States (Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush), and for Queen Elizabeth II, as well as appearing on many top television shows. The Coca-Cola company signed them to a contract with the highest fee in advertising history up to that date. In 1968, they retired from public performance. Phyllis went to a solo act; Dorothy and Christine became totally devoted to their families. Seventeen years later, however, they joined as an act again in response to fans' entreaties. In 1994, they were inducted into the National Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In 2001, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They have also been inducted into the Coca-Cola Hall of Fame and the Headliners' Hall of Fame. External references
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In 2001, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They have also been inducted into the Coca-Cola Hall of Fame and the Headliners' Hall of Fame. By 1976, he signed to CBS Records and released Eddie Money in 1977. In 1994, they were inducted into the National Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Later hits included "Baby Hold On" (number 11), and his most famous song of all time, "Take Me Home Tonight", garnering even greater fame. Co-sung with Ronnie Spector, "Take Me Home Tonight" apexed at 4 on the Top 40, a very high number for an artist who made his debut almost a decade ago. Seventeen years later, however, they joined as an act again in response to fans' entreaties. He released his first album in 1977 with first hit "Two Tickets To Paradise", earning a 22 on the Top 40. Phyllis went to a solo act; Dorothy and Christine became totally devoted to their families. His birth name is Edward Joseph Mahoney, and in the early 1970s, he was attending New York Police Academy to become a New York police officer. In 1968, they retired from public performance. Eddie Money (born March 2, 1949) is an arena rock singer. The Coca-Cola company signed them to a contract with the highest fee in advertising history up to that date. Let's rock & roll THE PLACE - 2003. Bush), and for Queen Elizabeth II, as well as appearing on many top television shows. Then & Now - 2003. W. Essential Eddie Money - 2003. They performed for five Presidents of the United States (Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. The Best of Eddie Money - 2001. In 1952, they appeared on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, and as a result, Godfrey hired them for his other shows, where they remained for seven years. Complete Eddie Money Live - 2000. They incorporated a more diverse repertoire for these, extending themselves to more than the hymns they had sung at church. Ready Eddie - 1999. When they started in 1935, Phyllis was only four years old. Eventually, they sang on other occasions than church-related ones; by 1949, they were singing at military bases and veterans' hospitals. Greatest Hits Live: The Encore Collection - 1998. They sang at weddings, funerals, and church revivals. Shakin' with the Money Man - 1997. They were born and grew up in Middletown, Ohio, where their mother was an ordained minister and let them sing in the church as young girls. Super Hits - 1997. They consisted of Christine McGuire (born July 30, 1926), Dorothy McGuire (born February 13, 1928), and Phyllis McGuire (born February 14, 1931). Good as Gold - 1996. The McGuire Sisters were a singing trio in American popular music. Love and Money - 1995. Cincinnati Enquirer article on the sisters' home (http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/07/27/loc_mcguires27.html). Unplug It In - 1992. McGuire Sisters' page on the Vocal Group Hall of Fame (http://www.vghf.com/Inductees/mcguire_sisters.htm) site. Right Here - 1991. McGuire Sisters' page on the Primarily A Cappella (http://www.singers.com/jazz/vintage/mcguire.html) site. Greatest Hits: The Sound of Money - 1989. McGuire Sisters' page on the National Broadcasting Hall of Fame (http://www.infoage.org/NBHF-mcguire-sisters.html) site. Nothing to Lose - 1988. Can't Hold Back - 1986. Where's the Party - 1985. No Control - 1982. Playing for Keeps - 1980. Life for the Talking - 1978. Eddie Money - 1977. |