The Harmonicats
The Harmonicats
Top Songs
| 1 | Little Brown Jug [Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, June 1, 1952] | ||
| 2 | Peg O' My Heart [Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, February 26, 1950] | ||
| 3 | Fantasie Impromptu | ||
| 4 | Cat Blues | ||
| 5 | Dance of the Comedians |
Albums
Sep 2021 • 1 song
Sep 2021 • 1 song
Jul 2021 • 1 song
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Biography
A harmonica trio with Jerry Murad on lead, Al Fiore on chording, and Don Les on bass, the Harmonicats had a massive number one hit in 1947 with "Peg O' My Heart," and remained popular through the 1950s, even getting a Top 20 album (Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White) as late as 1961. Applying their harmonica arrangements mostly to popular standards, their sound was unusual for that (or indeed any) era, achieving a full ensemble effect via instruments that are rarely used in tandem in popular music. Heard several decades later, their material undoubtedly has a dated novelty as...