The Channels were an American doo wop group from New York City. One the unsung R&B/soul groups of the 50s, The Channels formed in 1955 around the singers Larry Hampden, Billy Morris, and Edward Dolphin; they started as a quintet with two additional part-time members, but soon after they permanently added Earl Michael Lewis and Clifton Wright, formerly of The Lotharios. Lewis was the groups main songwriter, writing (among others) their regional hit The Closer You Are (1956). The Closer You Are is a classic of early Doo Wop - soaring falsetto, counter rhythms from the bass and strong lead. It was included on a number of compilations, including the Mr. Maestro series in the early 1960s - 20 Original Golden Oldies: Vol.2 (Mr. Maestro #1010). The Channels recorded for record labels Gone, Fury, Port, Hit, Enjoy, and Groove. The lineup changed several times over the course of the bands lifetime. They enjoyed significant regional success on the East Coast but never charted a major nationwide hit.[1] Other notable (though not nationally charted) singles include Bye Bye Baby b/w My Love Will Never Die, Thats My Desire, The Gleam in Your Eye, Anything You Do, and You Can Count On Me. Earl Lewis....What a fantastic voice youtu.be/GJd9hDi7PNo
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