Data Source

National Museum of American History

Description (Brief)

The Chordcats. side 1: A Girl to Love; side 2: Hold Me Baby (Cat 112)
78 rpm.

The Chordcats were originally known as the Chords. They are best known for their 1954 hit song, "Sh-Boom."

Location

Currently not on view

recording artist

Chordcats

composer

Edwards, William

Feaster, Carl

Feaster, Claude

Keyes, James

McRae, Floyd

maker

Cat Records

date made

1954

Physical Description

shellac (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm

Object Name

sound recording

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Cultural and Community Life: Entertainment

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Family & Social Life

ID Number

1996.0153.08716

catalog number

1996.0153.08716

label number

112

accession number

1996.0153

place made

United States: New York, New York City