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The group formed in 1946 at Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C., with members Harold Lucas, Billy Shelton, and Thomas Woods. John "Buddy" Bailey was added soon after, and they began calling themselves the "Four Clovers", with Bailey on lead. In perfecting their sound, the group pushed Shelton and Woods out in 1948, and brought in Matthew McQuarter and Harold Winley.
Their break came in 1950, when they were introduced to Lou Krefetz, who became their manager. They signed to New York's Rainbow Records and released two singles, "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" and "When You Come Back To Me". Soon after, Krefetz brought them to Atlantic Records' Ahmet Ertegun, and they were signed to Atlantic in 1951. At this point, Bill Harris was added as their guitarist. Their first appearance came in February of that year at the Apollo Theater.
Their very first Atlantic session produced their first big hit, "Don't You Know I Love You", which hit #1 on the national charts in June of 1951. "One Mint Julep" (written by Rudy Toombs) and "Fool Fool Fool" also went #1 in September. Bailey was drafted in 1952, and John Phillip was brought in to replace him. He stayed for just a few months, before leaving and being replaced by Charlie White, who had been in the Dominoes and the Checkers.
With personal problems, White was fired near the end of 1953. His replacement was Billy Mitchell. The group continued recording with Atlantic, without as much success as they'd previously seen. Buddy Bailey was discharged from the Army in May of 1954, and rejoined the group, making them a quintet. They continued in recording, and in 1955, found moderate success with "Devil or Angel".
Mitchell left in 1957 to do solo work, but rejoined shortly thereafter, opting to do both solo work and work with the Clovers. Their Atlantic contract expired, and Krefetz moved them to his own label, Poplar Records. Poplar was purchased by United Artists Records shortly thereafter. The group's work with United Artists put them in contact with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. After a few recordings there, they had their biggest hit, "Love Potion #9", which came in July of 1959, and featured Mitchell on lead.
Their UA contract expired in 1961, and they moved to Winley Records. With little success there, the group split. Lucas and Mitchell brought in new members James "Toy" Walton and Robert Russell, and recorded shortly for Atlantic. John Bailey recorded with his own Clovers group in 1962 for Winley (owned by Harold's brother Paul).
Mitchell left in 1962, and was replaced by Roosevelt "Tippie" Hubbard. They recorded as "Tippie and the Clovermen" and "Tippie and the Clovers" for Tiger Records, a subsidiary of Rust Records. John Bailey's group, by this time consisting of Nathaniel Bouknight, Peggy Winley Mills (sister of Paul and Harold), and Ann Winley, Paul's wife, recorded for another Paul Winley label, Porwin records. Near the end of 1963, the two groups came back together, into a Clovers trio featuring Harold Lucas, John Bailey, and the returning Harold Winley.
Following The Searchers' remake of "Love Potion #9" in 1965, some of the old Winley and Porwin tracks were leased to Pickwick International Records, who released them as the album The Original Love Potion #9 By The Clovers. Winley left for the second time in 1965. Bailey and Lucas recorded briefly for Atlantic with the returning Robert Russell and Jimmy Taylor. The sides were sold to Port Records and released with little success. Lucas and Bailey split that year.
Lucas and Russell brought back Tippie Hubbard and Toy Walton and, with fifth member Al Fox, recorded as "Tippie and the Wisemen" for Washington D.C.'s Shrine Records. With Fox out, the changed back to The Clovers. John Bailey also formed a Clovers group, who re-recorded "Devil or Angel" and "Love Potion #9" for Lana Records in 1965. To add to this confusion, Harold Winley started a third Clovers group in 1968, with members Bobby Adams, Johnny Taylor, and Ray Loper, and recorded for Josie Records.
Robert Russell died in 1969 and Lucas replaced him with John Bowie. They released a disco tune, "Bump Jive!", on D.C. based Alladin Records in 1975. Shortly after the recording, Toy Walton died, and was replaced by Johnnie Mason. Tippie Hubbard died in 1980 and was replaced by Steve Charles.
A reunion was planned in 1988 in Austin, Texas. Lucas brought his Clovers, as well as reuniting with John Bailey, Matthew McQuarter, and Harold Winley. Lucas' group also performed at a benefit concert later that year for Bill Harris, the groups long-time guitarist. Also in 1988, Lucas' group recorded for Ripete records, in Elliott, South Carolina.
Chuck Battle[1] replaced Charles around 1990. Harold Lucas became ill and stopped touring around 1993. His place was taken by Richard Merritt. Battle left in 1992 and was replaced by Preston Monroe, who was later replaced by David Warren. This lineup performed on the PBS special, Doo Wop 51. John Bowie died in 2002, and the group split.[2]
Following the 1988 reunion, Bailey and Winley joined Jimmy Nabbie's Ink Spots. Winley is still in that group. Prior to his death, Bailey also performed solo, sometimes backed up by The Calvanes, who feature former Bailey-Clovers member Bobby Adams. No remnants of the former Bailey groups or Winley's group exist.
The Clovers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002.
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The Clovers is a celtic punk band from Japan[3].
Devil or Angel
The Clovers Lyrics
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Which one you are I'd like to wake up and find
Devil or angel, dear, whichever you are
I miss you, I miss you, I miss you
Devil or angel, please say you'll be mine
Love me or leave me, I'll go out of my mind
Devil or angel, dear, whichever you are
You look like an angel
Your smile is divine
But you keep me guessing
Will you ever be mine?
Devil or angel, please say you'll be mine
Love me or leave, I've made up my mind
Devil or angel, dear, whichever you are
I love you, I love you, I love you
Devil or angel, please say you'll be mine
Love me or leave me, I've made up my mind
Devil or angel, dear, whichever you are
I love you, I love you, I love you
The lyrics of "Devil or Angel" by The Clovers convey a sense of conflict and confusion as the singer struggles to determine the true nature of their love interest. The repeated refrain of "Devil or angel, dear, whichever you are" highlights the paradoxical nature of the situation, suggesting that the person in question has both positive and negative qualities that are difficult to reconcile.
The first verse expresses a desire to know the truth about the person's identity, with the singer stating that they would like to "wake up and find" out whether the person is a devil or an angel. The second verse shows a sense of desperation, with the singer pleading for the person to either love them or leave them, as they feel they cannot cope with the uncertainty any longer. The third verse reflects the initial attraction that the singer feels towards the person, describing them as having a "divine" smile and appearing like an angel, but also acknowledging that the person is "keeping [them] guessing" about their true nature.
Overall, the lyrics of "Devil or Angel" capture the complicated and often conflicting emotions that can accompany romantic attraction, as well as the difficulty of reconciling conflicting parts of a person's character.
Line by Line Meaning
Devil or angel, I can't make up my mind
I'm undecided about whether you are good or bad.
Which one you are I'd like to wake up and find
I wish to know your true nature when I wake up in the morning.
Devil or angel, dear, whichever you are
I am torn between choosing you, and I do not care what you are.
I miss you, I miss you, I miss you
I long for you and miss you dearly.
Devil or angel, please say you'll be mine
I am pleading with you to choose me.
Love me or leave me, I'll go out of my mind
I am so attached to you, and if you choose to leave me, I will go crazy.
Devil or angel, dear, whichever you are
I still remain conflicted over my feelings towards you.
I need you, I need you, I need you
I depend on you and cannot live without you.
You look like an angel
You appear good and kind on the outside.
Your smile is divine
Your smile is heavenly and delightful.
But you keep me guessing
However, I am uncertain of your true nature.
Will you ever be mine?
I am unsure if you will ever choose to be with me.
Devil or angel, please say you'll be mine
Again, I plead with you to choose me.
Love me or leave, I've made up my mind
I have decided to choose love or leave altogether.
Devil or angel, dear, whichever you are
I will continue to love you, regardless of your true nature.
I love you, I love you, I love you
My love for you is unwavering and intense.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Blanche Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lazurm
clocks: In these days of the Internet Search it doesn't take much to find out an answer to most any question or, in your case, to search the veracity of one's preconceived truths...that aren't true. So, yes, there are people who "make music like this", today, to whit:
There are many doo-wop revival groups. Off the cuff I'd say that the Alley Cats are the best in America, even though their lineup has changed of late. Spain has had at least three groups over the past decades, though a couple of them seem to have been split off of an original group. Formerly there were the Street Candles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5RGgasxF4
They split up, and formed two groups. One, the Earth Angels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J8aQKCPu_Q&list=PL0F6F26259CC83DE4
And The Velvet Candles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWpcrH90bpU
People from the Earth Angels have broken off to perform as The New Angels:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uswUBb-Zzsc
One of the people from the Velvet Candles was briefly in a group called The Sparkles, which as far as I know only put out on song, a cover of Sparkle and Shine.
Also from Spain, The Del Prince which still seem to be active:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J8aQKCPu_Q&list=PL0F6F26259CC83DE4
Italy had a fantastic group called the Acapella Swingers, but I don't think they're active anymore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebwy0lONOIo
The Whiptones seem to have dropped out of the scene when they graduated from high school:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XUhFZhNngg&list=PLZBmGY3BCjUHp0FDMAEQ4_nssAUs07RM_
The Oh!Sharels is a Japanese girl group that still seems to be active. I find their covers charming even with pronunciation issues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDzOMtmUbEg
A Mexican group called The Rebel Cats does what I would characterize as a hybrid of Doo Wop and Rockabilly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G5AcsEh6Aw
The Barberettes is a Korean vocal harmony group that did a terrific cover of Be My Baby, and a pretty good Mr. Sandman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WOGRCy3wBw
I don't know if the Four Quarters is still going, but they did put out an album once upon a time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7qA72LhMO0
@michaellmoore2237
Devil or angel, I can't make up my mind
Which one you are I'd like to wake up and find
Devil or angel dear, whichever you are
I miss you, I miss you, I miss you
Devil or angel please say you'll be mine
Love me or leave me, I'll go out of my mind
Devil or angel dear, whichever you are
I need you, I need you, I need you
You look like an angel
Your smile is divine
But you keep me guessing
Will you ever be mine?
Devil or angel please say you'll be mine
Love me or leave, I've made up my mind
Devil or angel dear, whichever you are
I love you, I love you, I love you
Devil or angel please say you'll be mine
Love me or leave, I've made up my mind
Devil or angel dear, whichever you are
I love you, I love you, I love you
@Clocksangel
It’s almost heartbreaking that they don’t make music like this anymore. No profanity, no negative intentions, simply beautiful, a treat for the ears and a healing to the soul.
@pilgrim-wh9kp
Especially now more then ever .. How man had desolved into impurities and Negativity... what an Era I wish I could have been part of..
@lazurm
clocks: In these days of the Internet Search it doesn't take much to find out an answer to most any question or, in your case, to search the veracity of one's preconceived truths...that aren't true. So, yes, there are people who "make music like this", today, to whit:
There are many doo-wop revival groups. Off the cuff I'd say that the Alley Cats are the best in America, even though their lineup has changed of late. Spain has had at least three groups over the past decades, though a couple of them seem to have been split off of an original group. Formerly there were the Street Candles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5RGgasxF4
They split up, and formed two groups. One, the Earth Angels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J8aQKCPu_Q&list=PL0F6F26259CC83DE4
And The Velvet Candles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWpcrH90bpU
People from the Earth Angels have broken off to perform as The New Angels:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uswUBb-Zzsc
One of the people from the Velvet Candles was briefly in a group called The Sparkles, which as far as I know only put out on song, a cover of Sparkle and Shine.
Also from Spain, The Del Prince which still seem to be active:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J8aQKCPu_Q&list=PL0F6F26259CC83DE4
Italy had a fantastic group called the Acapella Swingers, but I don't think they're active anymore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebwy0lONOIo
The Whiptones seem to have dropped out of the scene when they graduated from high school:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XUhFZhNngg&list=PLZBmGY3BCjUHp0FDMAEQ4_nssAUs07RM_
The Oh!Sharels is a Japanese girl group that still seems to be active. I find their covers charming even with pronunciation issues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDzOMtmUbEg
A Mexican group called The Rebel Cats does what I would characterize as a hybrid of Doo Wop and Rockabilly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G5AcsEh6Aw
The Barberettes is a Korean vocal harmony group that did a terrific cover of Be My Baby, and a pretty good Mr. Sandman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WOGRCy3wBw
I don't know if the Four Quarters is still going, but they did put out an album once upon a time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7qA72LhMO0
@susiemeehan6617
So so so agree with you!
@derekllewellyn6663
@@pilgrim-wh9kp it's looks amazing going good I love it so much it's looks like Christmas movie conjuring movie part in doing 2013 cast contact info for years are going through his own see me in movie part in side effects from home hollywood from home magazine magic New dream key
@rljrl
Definitely!
@annettefortune7760
That's my dad the lead singer John buddy Bailey me rest in peace love you Dad
@addiebrook2517
His voice was smooth like butter. May he rest in peace.
@TheStewieGriffinShow
It's great to hear from their descendants.
@davidelliottiii742
He/they brought me a lot of joy