The Chantels
The Chantels were the first black female group to have nationwide success. The group was established in the early 1950's at St. Anthony of Padua school in the Bronx. The group consisted of Arlene Smith (lead), Sonia Goring, Rene Minus, Jackie Landry Jackson and Lois Harris. They got their name from a rival school, St. Frances de Chantal.

They were discovered by Richard Barrett, lead singer of the Valentines and eventually signed to End Records. Their first single was "He's Gone" (Pop #71) in August 1957. Read Full BioThe Chantels were the first black female group to have nationwide success. The group was established in the early 1950's at St. Anthony of Padua school in the Bronx. The group consisted of Arlene Smith (lead), Sonia Goring, Rene Minus, Jackie Landry Jackson and Lois Harris. They got their name from a rival school, St. Frances de Chantal.

They were discovered by Richard Barrett, lead singer of the Valentines and eventually signed to End Records. Their first single was "He's Gone" (Pop #71) in August 1957. In January 1958 they released their second single, "Maybe" (#15 Pop; #2 R&B). Several other singles were released on End, though none as successful as "Maybe."

The group was dropped by End in 1959, and Arlene Smith decided to go solo. Lois left to pursue a college education. In 1960, Annette Smith (no relation) replaced Arlene and the group went to Carlton Records, where they had their second huge hit with "Look in My Eyes" (#14 pop, #6 R&B). Several other singles followed and the group switched labels several times. Personnel changed throughout the 60's, with their final single released in 1970.

Arlene fronted a new group of Chantels in the 1970s for oldies shows and continues to perform. The remaining original Chantels reformed as well and hired Noemi (Ami) Ortiz as their new lead singer. Jackie Landry died in 1997.

The Chantels were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Maybe
The Chantels Lyrics


Maybe, if I pray every night
You'll come back to me
And Maybe, if I cry every day
You'll come back to stay
Oh, maybe

Maybe, if I hold your hand
you will understand
And maybe, if I kissed your lips
I'll be at your command
Oh, maybe

I've cried and prayed to the Lord
To send you back my love
But instead you came to me
Only in my dreams

Maybe if I pray every night
You'll come back to me
And maybe if I cry every day
You'll come back to stay
Oh, maybe

(Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RICHARD BARRETT

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Levent Trolley

Maybe, if I pray every night
You'll come back to me
And maybe, if I cry every day
You'll come back to stay
Oh, maybe

Maybe, if I hold your hand
You will understand
And maybe, if I kissed your lips
I'll be at your command
Oh, maybe

I've cried and prayed to the Lord
To send you back my love
But instead you came to me
But only in my dreams

Maybe if I pray every night
You'll come back to me
And maybe if I cry every day
You'll come back to stay
Oh, maybe

(Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)



Levent Trolley

Maybe, if I pray every night
You'll come back to me
And maybe, if I cry every day
You'll come back to stay
Oh, maybe

Maybe, if I hold your hand
You will understand
And maybe, if I kissed your lips
I'll be at your command
Oh, maybe

I've cried and prayed to the Lord
To send you back my love
But instead you came to me
But only in my dreams

Maybe if I pray every night
You'll come back to me
And maybe if I cry every day
You'll come back to stay
Oh, maybe

(Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)
Maybe (Maybe, maybe, maybe)



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Bill Markle

Hey, I'm 77, grew up in the 1950s, battling cancer and still love these old songs - yes, they bring tears to eyes. You are not alone.

Evan Villarreal

Ahem brother...

K Dub

@The Godfather I'm registered an Independent voter but I think the blanket statement that "Democrats are stupid" is pretty stupid itself. This country pulls farther and farther apart when the opposite is desperately needed especially right now but like bar room rules No Politics/Religion here just some good ol' music!

K Dub

Beat the hell out that cancer Bill prayers up, my aunt was givin 2 weeks 12 years ago still rockin in the free world. I grew up in Detroit i'm 37 my dad was in a band so I snuck into bars and listened to him play EVERYTHING and these doo wop/Motown songs just hit me different. Kathy Young and The Innocents was my uncle's Girlfriend "A thousand stars in the sky" was her big hit it's a great relatively unknown song. I had a brain tumor removed when I was younger I was scared but I said my worries mean nothing bc God knows what to do,I hope I see 77 & hope u see 97!

Jan Bessenger

@Kerry Saleski ,

Bill Markle

@TCEricTV I try not to live in the past but am sure glad I experienced the 1950s!

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GINA GARAFOLA

My dad told me Gina. This song. Is my favorite and when you hear it think of me. ( love you and miss you daddy ). RIP.

Johnson George

@CeeCee Tracey drop your WhatsApp number

CeeCee Tracey

Sweet

mecurvas

Hi yeah is a beautiful song. You are gorgeous also🌹💋❤ be safe Gina

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