Title: The Chantels - Wikipedia
Headings: The Chantels
The Chantels
Contents
Career
Discography
Albums
Singles
References
Bibliography
External links

Content: They derived their name from that of school St. Frances de Chantal. Contents
1 Career
2 Discography
2.1 Albums
2.2 Singles
3 References
4 Bibliography
5 External links
Career
In 1957 the Chantels, then in high school, had been singing as a group for several years. Unlike some black groups whose influences were based in gospel, the quintet was influenced by classical music and Latin hymns. Lead singer Arlene Smith had received classical training and performed at Carnegie Hall at age 12. She provided both lyrics and music. The girls were discovered by Richard Barrett, lead singer of The Valentines, and by the summer of 1957 they were signed to End Records, owned by George Goldner. Their first single was "He's Gone" (Pop #71) in August 1957, written by Arlene Smith. Released in December 1957, their second single, " Maybe ," was a hit (#15 Billboard Hot 100; # 2 R&B chart) in January 1958. It sold over a million copies and was awarded a gold disc.