Harris, Lois (1940–)
Harris, Lois (1940–)
American singer. Name variations: Lois Harris Powell; The Chantels. Born 1940.
Sang with Arlene Smith, Sonia Goring, Jackie Landry, and Rene Minus in their Bronx (NY) parochial school choir and became top soprano for their doo-wop group The Chantels (formed 1956), one of 1st and most well-received girl groups; released albums, We Are the Chantels (1958) and The Best of the Chantels (1990); appeared with original group in reunion performances (1990s). Chantels biggest hit was "Maybe" (1958) which was later covered by Janis Joplin (1969); other hits include "Look in My Eyes" and "Well, I Told You" (both 1961).
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