The Ballads (group)

The Ballads
Also known as The Ballards
Origin Oakland, California
Genres R&B
Labels Venture

The Ballads were an American vocal group formed in 1961 in Oakland. Band members included Nathaniel Romerson, Jon Foster, Rico Thompson, and Lesley LaPalma.[1] The band had one hit single in 1968, entitled "God Bless Our Love". This song reached #65 on the Billboard pop singles charts[2] and #8 on the R&B Singles charts.[3] This song was picked by WDIA program director Bill Thomas as a "Biggest Leftfield Happening" in Billboard's programming aids.[4] The B side of this record was the song "My Baby Knows How to Love Her Man." This record was released on Venture Records #615.[2]

Nathaniel "Nate" Romerson (born on October 26, 1937) died on April 22, 2013 at the age of 75.[5] He started the group in 1961, and he was also one of the back ground singers.


References

  1. ↑ Hogan, Ed. "Ballads". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  2. 1 2 Top Pop Singles 1955-1999. Joel Whitburn. 2000. Record Research Inc. p. 32. ISBN 0-89820-139-X
  3. ↑ "Best Selling Rhythm & Blues Singles". Billboard. August 10, 1968. p. 44.
  4. ↑ "Programming Aids". Billboard. July 20, 1968. p. 18.
  5. ↑ Nathaniel Romerson Obituary Notice


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