The Five Keys were an American rhythm and blues vocal group who were instrumental in shaping this genre in the 1950s. They were formed with the original name of Sentimental Four in Newport News, Virginia, US, in the late 1940s, and initially consisted of two sets of brothers – Rudy West and Bernie West, and Ripley Ingram and Raphael Ingram. Raphael Ingram left in 1949 and Maryland Pierce and Thomas 'Dickie' Threat became members in his place. At this juncture... [more on Wikipedia]
The Five Keys began charting in 1951 with The Glory of Love.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Out of Sight, Out of Mind - #2: Ling, Ting, Tong - #3: The Glory of Love - #4: Wisdom of a Fool - #5: Close Your Eyes
#3 The Glory of Love
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#2 Ling, Ting, Tong
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'Cause You're My Lover
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#5 Close Your Eyes
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The Verdict
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Gee Whittakers
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#1 Out of Sight, Out of Mind
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#4 Wisdom of a Fool
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Let There Be You
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Bernie West • Dickie Smith • Maryland Pierce • Ramon Loper • Rudy West • Thomas Threat • Ulysses K. Hicks
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