The Larks
The Larks were an American vocal group formed in the late 1920s, initially known
as the Selah Jubilee Singers. Founded by Thermon Ruth in New York City, the
group later based themselves in Raleigh, North Carolina, where they had a radio
show and recorded for Decca Records and other smaller labels in the 1940s. The
Larks' lineup included Eugene Mumford, Allen Bunn, Hadie Rowe Jr., David McNeil,
Raymond "Pee Wee" Barnes, and Orville Brooks. In 1950, they recorded 17 songs
for four different labels under various names before settling on The Larks.
Their breakthrough came in 1951 wit...
