The Cadillacs
The Cadillacs, an American doo-wop and soul group, formed in 1953 in New York.
The original lineup included Earl Carroll, Bobby Phillips, Lavern Drake, and Gus
Willingham, who initially performed under the name The Carnations. Their
breakthrough came when they were signed by Esther Navarro of the Show Agency,
leading to their first single "Gloria" with "I Wonder Why" as the B-side,
released in 1954 on the Josie label. The group underwent several lineup changes,
including the additions of James Clark and Charles Brooks, and worked with
choreographer Cholly Atkins to develop their ...
