The Sentimentalists
American close harmony singing group (1935-1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about The Sentimentalists?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
The Sentimentalists, also known as the "Clark Sisters" (and also as the "Original" Clark Sisters; so-called to distinguish them from the current gospel music group of the same name), were an American close harmony singing group, consisting of sisters Mary Clark Branson, Peggy Clark Schwartz, Ann Clark Terry, and Jean Clark Frile. Hailing from Grand Forks, North Dakota, they were a mere 17 to 23 years of age when they signed with the Tommy Dorsey Band in 1944 to replace the popular Pied Pipers, after the Pipers had quit Dorsey's band to go out on their own.
This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
The Sentimentalists | |
---|---|
Also known as | The Clark Sisters |
Origin | North Dakota, United States |
Years active | 1935–1977 |
Past members | Mary Clark Peggy Clark Schwartz Ann Clark Jean Clark |
Although they never achieved the fame and fortune of some of their contemporaries (like The Andrews Sisters and The McGuire Sisters), the Clark Sisters' recordings are highly prized by jazz aficionados for their unique vocal stylings in which they often emulate instrumental sections.