The Four Lads

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The Four Lads are a highly acclaimed and veteran Canadian vocal group that became famous during the 1950s. The original lineup consisted of James F. "Jimmy" Arnold (tenor), Frank "Frankie" Busseri (baritone) , Corrado "Connie" Codarini (bass), and John Bernard "Bernie" Toorish (lead tenor), with many personnel changes over the years. Their many signature songs include such million-sellers as "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" (1953), "Moments To Remember" (1955), "No, Not Much!" (1956), "Standing On The Corner" (1956), and "Who Needs You" (1957), and they provided backing vocals for the Johnny Ray classic, "Cry" (1951).


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Cry (1951)
  • The Little White Cloud That Cried (1951)
  • Istanbul (Not Constantinople) (1953)
  • Skokiaan (South African Song) (1954)
  • Moments To Remember (1955)
  • No, No, Not Much (1956)
  • Standing On The Corner (1956)
  • Put A Light In The Window (1957)
  • Who Needs You (1957)
  • There's Only One Of You (1958)

Pop charts debut year: 1952

Years active: 1950-present

Genres: Traditional pop

Labels: Okeh, Columbia, Kapp, Dot, United Artists

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