They were first organized in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1946. The original members of the group were Janet Ertel (1913-November 4, 1988), Carol Bushman (her sister-in-law), Dorothy Schwartz, and Jinny Osborn (or Lockard) (April 25, 1927-May 19, 2003). In 1952, Lynn Evans replaced Schwartz, and in 1953, Margie Needham replaced Osborn (who was having a baby), though Osborn later returned to the group. Nancy Overton also was a member of the group at a later time. Originally they sang folk music in the style of The Weavers, but eventually changed to a harmonizing style of the type known as barbershop harmony. Part of this change seems to be influenced by Osborn's father.
Jinny Osborn was born in Seattle, Washington. She was born Virginia Cole, the daughter of O. H. "King" Cole, who was president of the Barbershop Harmony Society (then known as SPEBSQSA), and Katherine Flack.
After performing locally in Sheboygan, they went on Arthur Godfrey's radio program, Talent Scouts in 1949.They went on to feature status on Godfrey's daily program, and then went on to make a number of recordings for Columbia Records.
In 1953, Godfrey's music director and orchestra leader, Archie Bleyer, founded Cadence Records. He signed a number of Godfrey regulars and former regulars, including the Chordettes, who had a number of hit records for Cadence.
Their biggest hit was Mr. Sandman in 1954. Archie Bleyer himself is on that record along with the group, Bleyer stripping the sound down the better not to clutter the girls' voices. They also hit the top twenty with 1958's "Lollipop," and also charted with a vocal version of the themes from television's Zorro (1959) and the film Never on Sunday (1961). Other hits for the girls included "Eddie My Love," "Born to Be With You," and "Lay Down Your Arms" in 1956 and "Just Between You and Me" in 1957.
Janet Ertel married Bleyer in 1954. Her daughter Jackie married another Cadence recording star, Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers. She died of cancer in 1988.
The Chordettes appeared on American Bandstand August 5, 1957, kicking off the first episode of the show over the ABC Television Network.
In 1961, Jinny Osborn left the group, and they were unable to find a replacement with whom they were happy, leading to a breakup.
The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.
Jinny Osborn (by that time Jinny Janis) died in 2003
Never On Sunday
The Chordettes Lyrics
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A Monday, a Monday is very, very good
Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would
Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday
A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best
But never, never on a Sunday
A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest
Most any day you can be my guest
Any day you say, but my day of rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on my day of rest
Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day
A wet day, which everyone you choose
Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day
A pay day, and see if I refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day
A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest
But never, never on a Sunday
The Chordettes' song "Never on Sunday" is a whimsical, upbeat tune about the importance of taking a day of rest. The song begins with the lyrics "Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday, A Monday, a Monday is very, very good" and goes on to suggest that the singer would be happy to receive a kiss on any day of the week, except for Sunday, which is her day of rest. The song is a plea for respect for the singer's need for rest and relaxation, with a playful tone that suggests that the singer is not taking herself too seriously.
The lyrics of "Never on Sunday" are notable for their light-hearted, almost comical tone. The song appears to be a playful take on the traditional notion of the day of rest, with the singer suggesting that she is happy to accept a kiss on any day of the week, except for Sunday. The chorus of the song, "But never, never on a Sunday, A Sunday, a Sunday, 'Cause that's my day of rest," is a catchy hook that underscores the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
One of the interesting facts about "Never on Sunday" is that it was originally a Greek song, written by Manos Hadjidakis for the 1960 film of the same name. The song was translated into English and became a hit for The Chordettes in 1961. Another interesting fact is that the song was covered by a number of other artists, including Connie Francis, Julie London, and Lena Horne. In addition, the song was featured in a number of films and television shows, including the 1966 comedy film "The Fortune Cookie" and the 1986 film "Crocodile Dundee."
Chord progression and key:
Verse: Bb, F, Eb, Bb, F, Eb, Bb, F7
Chorus: Bb, F, Eb, Bb, F, Eb, Bb, F7, Bb
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday
I don't mind kissing you any day of the week, including Monday
A Monday, a Monday is very, very good
Monday is just as good a day to kiss me as any other day
Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday
Tuesday is also a fine day to kiss me
A Tuesday, a Tuesday, in fact I wish you would
I actually want you to kiss me on Tuesday
Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday
And Wednesday is also a possibility
A Thursday, a Friday and Saturday is best
But Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the preferred days
But never, never on a Sunday
I don't want to be kissed on Sunday
A Sunday, a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest
Sunday is the one day I want to rest and not be kissed
Most any day you can be my guest
You are welcome to kiss me on most any day
Any day you say, but my day of rest
Except for Sunday, which is my day of rest
Just name the day that you like the best
You can choose the day to kiss me
Only stay away on my day of rest
Just make sure you avoid kissing me on Sunday
Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day, a hot day
You can kiss me in any weather, hot or cold
A wet day, which everyone you choose
Even on a rainy day, you can still kiss me
Or try to kiss me on a gray day, a May day
You can even try to kiss me on a dreary day in May
A pay day, and see if I refuse
Even on a day when I get paid, you can try to kiss me
And if you make it on a bleak day
If you still manage to kiss me on a gloomy day
A freak day, a week day, why you can be my guest
Even on an unusual or normal workday, you're still welcome to kiss me
But never, never on a Sunday
Just remember to avoid Sunday for kissing, no matter what other day it may be
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Manos Hadjidakis, Billy Towne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday a Monday a Monday
is very very good
Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday a Tuesday a Tuesday
in fact I wish you would
Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday a Thursday a
Friday and Saturday is best
But never ever on a Sunday a Sunday a Sunday
cause that's my day of rest
Most any day you can be my guest
Any day you say but my day of rest
Just name the day that you like the best
Only stay away on my day of rest
Oh, you can kiss me on a cool day a hot day a wet day
which ever one you choose
Or try to kiss me on a grey day a May day a pay day
and see if I refuse
And if you make it on a bleak day a freak day or a week day
Well you can be my guest
But never ever on a Sunday a Sunday the one day
I need a little rest
Oh, you can kiss me on a week day a week day a week day
the day to be my guest
Maria Gauthier
Omg,what an uplifting
Song . We need to
find that place again .
We are at a fragile
time this place is what we make of it . do not
go dark . that is a
steep price to pay.
IT Is not just about
you but also those we
Love . Family ,friend's.
Think clearly ., with
Compassion .
kaila
Music like this needs to come back.
This Is My Winehouse
@Lee Khan I'm 19 and listen to music like this! 🤣
Homer Rajotte
@Lee Khan Not at all. I'm a decade older than you, but I love it. I also love 1940's big band!
LUMINAA
@Lee Khan I’m 16 so 🧍🏻♀️
Keith Cassista
@Lee Khan i've been listening to old music and older music lol since i've was born and i'm only 26...
boi
This melody actually used to be a Greek classic. My uncle’s friend gave me a fake small mpouzouki (something like a guitar) and it had a trigger that you pulled backwards and it played this melody on a music box inside. I’m now crying because I got that when I was about 3 or 4 years old. Now it is broken but it still works. Also I am crying because my uncle is in the hospital because he crashed on his bicycle and almost died.
The Lenny Show
@Hans Von Klaufen naw g
Hans Von Klaufen
@robloxian lol? Stop playing games and actually have some sympathy for people.
robloxian
lol
Swordofthedawn
He’ll be alright