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A Girl To Love; Hold Me Baby

Object Details

Description

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
Data Source
National Museum of American History
recording artist
Chordcats
composer
Edwards, William
Feaster, Carl
Feaster, Claude
Keyes, James
McRae, Floyd
manufacturer
Cat Records
release date
1954
Physical Description
shellac (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name
sound recording

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