Tommy EdwardsTommy Edwards (born February 17, 1922 - died October 22, 1969) was an American singer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Edwards was an R&B singer most remembered for his 1958 Billboard No. 1 "It's All In The Game". He sang his hit song on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 14, 1958 . The song was composed by U.S. Vice-President Charles G. Dawes in 1912 as "Melody in A Major" with lyrics written in 1951 by Carl Sigman. Although Edwards recorded a number of other songs, none came close to achieveing the same level of success. Tommy Edwards died after suffering a brain aneurysm in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia at the age of 47. Partial discography:
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Partial discography:. The Flamingos were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Tommy Edwards died after suffering a brain aneurysm in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia at the age of 47. By 1964, however, the group's career was essentially over. Although Edwards recorded a number of other songs, none came close to achieveing the same level of success. "I Only Have Eyes for You" (1959, originally recorded by Dick Powell in 1934) became their biggest hit and was followed by a long series of hits, including "Love Walked In", "Your Other Love", "Mio Amore", "Nobody Loves Me Like You", "Lovers Never Say Goodbye", "I Was Such A Fool" and "Love Walked In". Dawes in 1912 as "Melody in A Major" with lyrics written in 1951 by Carl Sigman. Other noteworthy songs from the 1950's include "A Kiss From Your Lips", "I'll Be Home", and "Would I Be Crying". Vice-President Charles G. Their first single, "If I Can't Have You", was a moderate success, and the follow-ups "That's My Desire" and "Golden Teardrops" cemented their reputation. The song was composed by U.S. Sollie McElroy soon replaced Lewis (who joined The Five Echoes). 1 "It's All In The Game". He sang his hit song on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 14, 1958 . Earl Lewis soon joined, and after a series of name changes (The Swallows, El Flamingos, The Five Flamingos) wound up being known as The Flamingos. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Edwards was an R&B singer most remembered for his 1958 Billboard No. Jake and Zeke Carey formed the group in Chicago, after meeting Paul Wilson and Johnny Carter at a black Jewish church. Tommy Edwards (born February 17, 1922 - died October 22, 1969) was an American singer. The Flamingos were a doo wop group, popular in the mid to late 1950s. Don't Fence Me In. Vocal Group Hall of Fame page on The Flamingos (http://www.vghf.com/Inductees/flamingos.htm). Morning Side Of The Mountain. Download sample "Nobody Loves Me Like You" from Respectfully Yours. Love Is All We Need. It's All In The Game. I Really Don't Want To Know. Honestly And Truly. |