The Clovers, is a vocal group of Rhythm and Blues, Doo-wop and American rock'n'roll, formed in Washington in 1946. They are one of the groups doo-wop the most popular of the 1950 and the creators of Love Potion Number Nine, which has become a standard rhythm & blues.
The group was formed around the baritone Harold Lucas, yet student. He chose the name The Clovers ( "clovers") in the hope that it's their doorstep chance. Soon joined by tenor John "Buddy" Bailey who takes the place of singing solo, 2nd tenor Matthew McQuatter, bass Harold Winley, and guitarist Billy Harris, they would first interpreter directory close to the Ravens and the Orioles.
They leave for New York, where they released a debut CD in 1950 for the firm Rainbow, and then sign early 1951 at Atlantic where they recorded their first single Do not You Know I Love You, written by Ahmet Ertegün. This is the first song doo-wop accompanied by a saxophone. Each of their titles will rank in the top of the R & B charts: Fool, Fool, Fool, One Mint Julep (which will be taken over by Ray Charles), Miss Fanny Hey, I Played The Fool, Ting-A-Ling, Crawlin '. .. From 1953, the Clovers change tenor and twice singing solo, which does not affect their success. They triumph with Lovey Dovey, Blue Velvet, Your Cash Is not Nothing But Trash (written by Charles E. Calhoun).
The Clovers involved in traveling show of Alan Freed and run throughout the United States. They also appear in the movie 1955: Rock 'n' Roll Revue. They crossed a new milestone in June 1956 with the hit Love Love Love, which is ranked at the 30th place ranking the best record sales for all audiences. They finally arrive at the public seduce white, but in return are neglected by the public black. Their next records are no longer able to meileures places R & B. They left for the Atlantic label Poplar specially created for them by their manager, then at United Artists in 1958.
Ironically, at this time they recorded their biggest success. The composition of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Love Potion No.9 ranks No. 23 on pop charts and R & B in 1959. However, it was their last tube. Balayés by the wave of twist, the Clovers split in 1961. Bailey tries to run the New Clovers and Lucas rises Tippie & The Clovers with Roosevelt "Tippie" Hubbard.
The original members were reformeront in 1964 the time to a concert at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, and then one last time in 1988. Bailey and Winley join what is left of the Ink Spots.
In 1965, The Searchers resumed Love Potion No.9, and the record of Clovers was reissued on this occasion.
