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The '''Ames Brothers''', born in Malden, Massachusetts in the 1920's to Russian  

The '''Ames Brothers''', were born in Malden, Massachusetts in the 1920's to Russian  

Jewish immigrants from the [[Ukraine]], the Urick brothers became the Ames

Jewish immigrants from the [[Ukraine]] as the Urick brothers. They became the Ames

Brothers, Vic, Joe, Gene & Ed offering a harmony few could match

Brothers, Vic, Joe, Gene & Ed and offered a harmony few could match

during their decade of Hit Parade chart toppers in the 1950’s.

during their decade of Hit Parade chart toppers in the 1950’s.

A career that began in Boston nightclubs, they soon had a recording

Early in their career that began in Boston nightclubs, they soon had a recording

contract with Coral records. But it was not until 1950 before their

contract with Coral records. It was not until 1950, however, that their two sided #1 hit “Rag Mop,” and “Sentimental Me” brought them

two sided #1 hit “Rag Mop,” and “Sentimental Me” brought them

to the attention of most Americans.

to the attention of most Americans.

“Tammy,” “Melodie D’Amour,” and “A Very Precious Love.”

“Tammy,” “Melodie D’Amour,” and “A Very Precious Love.”

On his own Ed Ames had his own run as a successful actor

On his own Ed Ames had a successful run as an actor

on Broadway, on the Daniel Boone TV series and as a regular on the

on Broadway, on the Daniel Boone TV series and as a regular on the

Johnny Carson TV show. His “My Cup Runneth Over”

Johnny Carson TV show. His “My Cup Runneth Over”

as regular TV guests of Milton Berle, Perry Como, Jackie Gleason,

as regular TV guests of Milton Berle, Perry Como, Jackie Gleason,

and Ed Sullivan. Billboard magazine named them Best Vocal group of 1958.

and Ed Sullivan. Billboard magazine named them Best Vocal group of 1958.

In 2007 the Ames Brothers were nomininated at the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.

In 2007 the Ames Brothers were nominated at the Hit Parade Hall of Fame.

[[Category:Musical Groups]]

[[Category:Musical Groups]]