The Chords
The Chords are a doo-wop group from New York, formed in 1951 by brothers Carl
and Claude Feaster alongside James C. Keyes, Floyd McRae, and William Edwards.
The group was discovered in 1954 during a performance in a subway station,
leading to their signing with Atlantic Records. Their breakthrough came with the
release of "Sh-Boom", originally the B-side of their single Cross over the
Bridge. The song gained significant popularity due to its catchy rhythm and
lyrics, reaching number 2 on the R&B charts and number 5 on the Billboard Hot
100 in July 1954. This success marked a cult...
