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The Chordettes

The Chordettes were an American female popular singing quartet, usually singing a cappella, and specializing in traditional popular music. They are best known for their songs "Mr. Sandman" and "Lollipop".

OriginSheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.
GenresBarbershop music, traditional pop, doo wop, pop rock
Years active1946–1963
LabelsColumbia, Cadence, London
Past membersJinny Lockard (previously Osborn), Carol Buschmann, Lynn Evans, Janet Ertel (aka Bleyer), Margie Latzko, Dorothy "Dottie" (Hummitzsch) Schwartz, Nancy Overton, Alice Mae Spielvogel (previously Buschmann), Joyce Weston

Singing quartet primarily known for singing a cappella and known for hit songs "Mr. Sandman" and "Lollipop."

They started off by singing folk music in the style of The Weavers, and changed to a more harmonizing style reminiscent of a barbershop quartet.

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Latest information about The Chordettes updated on July 28 2021.