ABOUT
The Five Keys were a veteran and influential R&B vocal group from Newport News, VA that became famous during the 1950s. Best known for their smash cover of Benny Goodman's "The Glory Of Love" (1951), which topped the R&B charts, they had their biggest crossover successes with "Ling, Ting, Tong" (1954), "Out Of Site, Out Of Mind" (1956), and "Wisdom Of A Fool" (1956), which all made the Pop/Rock Top 40.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Ling, Ting, Tong (1954)
- Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind (1956)
- Wisdom Of A Fool (1956)
- Let There Be You (1957)
Pop charts debut year: 1954
Years active: 1948-1962
Genres: R&B, doo-wop
Labels: Aladdin, Capitol
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