The Southernaires, organized in 1929, were an
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popular vocal group, popular in radio broadcasting of the 1930s and 1940s.
They were known for their renditions of spirituals and work songs. In 1942, they won a widely publicized case of hotel discrimination.
Their best known recording, "Nobody Knows De Trouble I've Seen", was released by
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(2859-B) in 1939. Pianist-arranger
Spencer Odom replaced their previous accompanist, Clarence M. Jones, the same year.
In 1948–49, they hosted a 30-minute show, ''The Southernaires Quartet'', on Sundays on the
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television network.
Work with Frank Buck
In 1950, the Southernaires provided the vocals for the
Frank Buck album, ''
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Key personnel
* Homer Smith (tenor)
* Lowell Peters (second tenor)
* Jay Stone Toney (baritone)
* William W. Edmunson (bass/narrator)
* Clarence M. Jones (pianist from 1933)
* Ray Yeates (tenor, replacing Smith from 1945 onwards)
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Spencer Odom (pianist/arranger, replacing Jones in 1939)
By 1951, they had only one original member, Edmunson, in their line-up
See also
*
1948–49 United States network television schedule
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References
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American male singers
Columbia Records artists
Decca Records artists