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The Cowsills
12+ albums
60sclassic rockoldiesrockbubblegum
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The Cowsills was a singing group from Newport, Rhode Island specializing in what would later be defined as bubblegum pop. The band was formed in the spring of 1965 by four brothers — Barry, Bill, Bob, and John Cowsill. After their initial success, the brothers were later joined by their siblings, Susan and Paul and their mother, Barbara. Rounding out the group was remaining brother Richard, who did not sing with the group, but was assigned as road manager and advisor. Origins And Early Successes ---------------------------- Originally inspired by The Beatles, the Cowsills developed their musicianship and harmonized vocals in performances at school dances and churches in their hometown. They were encouraged by their parents, Barbara and Bud Cowsill, who drove them around to shows in the family's station wagon. Bud had retired from a long career in the US Navy to manage his children's career together with his wife. The band drew increasing attention through the 1960's as their musical proficiency improved. In late 1965, the initial four members were hired as a regular act on Bannisters Wharf in Newport where they would sing "The Beatles" songs hour after hour. They also produced their first recordings, and released them on Mercury Records. Despite their appeal, the company passed on a record contract for reasons never specified. In 1966, the band was signed by MGM records, and shortly after Barbara - who would become known to their fans affectionately as "Mini-Mom" due to he
top songs
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The Rain The Park And Other Things
67,9862Hair
37,6943The Rain, The Park & Other Things
24,7044Indian Lake
21,7635The Rain, The Park & Other Things - Single Version
12,8226We Can Fly
12,0867The Rain, The Park and Other Things
9,2718Love American Style
4,2819The Rain, the Park, and Other Things
4,23510(Stop, Look) Is Anyone There?
4,005albums
The Cowsills
The Best Of The Cowsills
Captain Sad And His Ship Of Fools
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of The Cowsills
We Can Fly
The Cowsills - Their Very Best
60's Gold
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The Best Of (The Millennium Collection)
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Cowsills
The Ultimate Sixties Collection
Make the Music Flow
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The Best Of The Cowsills/20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection