Chords(3)

:(This page is about the American band. For the British band of the same name, see Chords. For the Dutch group of the same name, see Chords(2).
The Chords (sometimes known as the Chordcats and the Sh-Booms) were an American 50's Rhythm & Blues vocal group from the Bronx, New York City. They consisted of Carl Feaster (lead tenor), Claude Feaster (baritone), James C. Keyes (tenor), Floyd McRae (tenor), William Edwards (bass) and Rupert Branker (piano). The group released several singles and no albums. A compilation album called The Best Of The Chords was released in 2005.
==Links to Peel==
Peel played the Sh-Boom from the group on his 26 January 1992 show and then followed it with several songs from different groups under the same name of the Chords. Sh-Boom was also played on the Jerry Wexler: Soul Man radio documentary series that was narrated by Peel in 1999.
==Shows Played==
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*26 January 1992: Sh-Boom (album - History Of Rhythm And Blues - Volume Two - The Golden Years 1953-55) Atlantic
;1999
*Jerry Wexler: Soul Man: Sh-Boom (album - History Of Rhythm And Blues - Volume Two - The Golden Years 1953-55) Atlantic
==External Links==
*Discogs
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