I.T.P. Records - The Superbs: Greatest Hits

The mid sixties were a time when love songs and ballads were popular. It was also a time when Doo-Wop groups were trying to make a transition to Soul. One of these groups to successfully make that transition was "The Superbs". The group was based out of Los Angeles and was comprised of founding members
Walter White, Gordy Harmon(who co-founded the Whispers), Eleanor Green, Ronnie Cook and Bobby Swayne. Bobby Swayne later became a member of The Entertainers IV and The Natural Resources.

The Superbs' style was distinctive and they became well known for their trademark sound consisiting of exquisite harmonies and the high soprano voice of Eleanor Green. It was this sound that attracted Lew Bedell, founder of Era Records and Dore Records to sign the Superbs to his label in 1964. Dore later signed other successful R&B groups, including the ever popular Whispers. Although the Whispers received greater name recognition, music critics have defined The Superbs as the more prolific group.

While under contract to Dore, The Superbs recorded a variety of songs including their first single, "Storybook of Love". This song was a local hit receiving airplay on KGFJ, which back in the mid- sixties was the only R&B station in Los Angeles. The Superb's second single was "Baby Baby All The Time", which was an overnight success hitting both the Billboard Pop and R&B charts for over six weeks. Such
success allowed the Superbs to tour extensively with the famous Shindig Road Tour, Wolfman Jack and groups such as The Whisper's, The O'Jays and the Temptations.

The SUPERBS ANTHOLOGY is a great example of how diverse The Superbs were as a musical group. Their songs and style exemplify a certain era of that 'sweet soul' that will never be duplicated again. From "Baby Baby All The Time" to "He Broke a Young Girl's Heart", and to the timeless "Storybook of Love" to the haunting "One Bad Habit", this CD is a musical journey of a group that remains today, underrated and deserving of far greater notoriety. As this compilation get's heard by more people, it is clear that one day "The Superbs" will be looked upon as a unique L.A. 60's group that made a strong contribution to R&B history!

Alan Beck