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The Fraternity Brothers


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originally from New York but raised in Los Angeles.
In the beginning of 1957 Gil Garfield (Gil Fields) leaving the trio of Cheers, with whom he had worked since 1954, forms the duo with his friend 'brotherly' Bunny Botkin.
In 1958, a contract with Verve, allows the two to create the first single (Passion flower)
Since the spring of 1959 it adds a third component, Dave Pierson, singer and saxophonist native of Los Angeles, with experience in the orchestra of Woody Herman and in the group of Four Grads

ALBUMS


The Fraternity Brothers
Aiutami
1966, 7", Single, Derby
Henry Wright (2) / The Fraternity Brothers
Che Strano / Cenerentola
1965, 7", Single, Seven Seas
The Fraternity Brothers
Auguri Lo Stesso / Quando Tu Ricorderai
1964, 7", Single, Derby
Gil Fields E I Fraternity Brothers*
Sabato Sera
1964
Gil Fields E I Fraternity Brothers*
Angelo Credimi / Gioconda
1963
Gil Fields And The Fraternity Brothers
Topolino
1962, ,
Chanson/Doo Wop
The Fraternity Brothers
Passion Flower / Carina
1961, 7", Single, Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers / The Wilder Brothers
Passion Flower
1960, 7", EP, La Voz De Su Amo
The Fraternity Brothers
Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
1960, 7", Verve Records, Jolly Hi-Fi Records
The Fraternity Brothers
The Big Hurt
1960, 7", Verve Records, Jolly Hi-Fi Records
The Fraternity Brothers
Moonlight And Roses / Darling, Darling
1959, 7", Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers
Passion Flower
1959, 7", EP, Karusell,
Fraternity Brothers*
Carina / Honey Bee
1959, 7", Single, Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers
When
1959, 7", EP, Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers
When / Hoola Hoop Song
1959, 7", Verve Records, Jolly Hi-Fi Records
The Fraternity Brothers
Mine All Mine
1959, 7", Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers
Carina
1959
The Fraternity Brothers
Carina
1959
The Fraternity Brothers With Gil Fields
When
1959
The Fraternity Brothers
Military Love Song
1959
The Fraternity Brothers
Bulldozer
1959
The Fraternity Brothers
Nevertheless
1959
The Fraternity Brothers
Passion Flower
1959
The Fraternity Brothers
Cora Lee
1959
The Fraternity Brothers
The Letter
1959
The Fraternity Brothers
The Beginning Of Love
1958, 7", EP, Verve Records, Jolly Hi-Fi Records, ,
Doo Wop
The Fraternity Brothers
The Beginning Of Love / Honest Love
1958
The Fraternity Brothers
Passion Flower
1958
The Fraternity Brothers
Weeping Willow
1958, ,
Doo Wop
The Fraternity Brothers
Oh Tell Me Why
1957
The Fraternity Brothers with Gil Fields
Passion Flower / A Nobody Like Me
1957
The Fraternity Brothers
Louella / Weeping Willow
1957
The Fraternity Brothers / Connie Francis
Passion Flower / Stupid Cupid
7", Promo, PolyGram
The Fraternity Brothers
Dreamin'
7", Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers
Carina / Nevertheless
7", Single, Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers
Aschenputtel / Sei Glücklich Mit Ihm
7", Mono, Italia
The Fraternity Brothers
Study Hall
7", Verve Records
Fraternity Brothers*
Carina / Oo-Bee-Doo-Bee-Dow
7", Single, Mono, Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers With Gil Fields
Passion Flower / Louella
7", Verve Records
The Fraternity Brothers
Flor Pasionaria = Passion Flower
7", EP, Orfeo
Chubby Checker / Ferrante & Teicher / The Fraternity Brothers / Eydie Gormé, Joe Reisman
Avances Musicales
7", Advance, Gamma (4)

APPEARANCES +


Dalida
Mes Versions Originales
2013, CD, Comp, Magic Records (2)
Various
Vintage Party
2012, CD, ,
Rock & Roll
Various
Papaveri & Papere Vol.3
1995, 2xCD, Comp, Drive (2), Drive (2)
Various
Rock Collection Il Meglio Vol.2
1994, CD, Comp, D.V. More Record, ,
Rock & Roll/Vocal/Easy Listening
Various
Forever And Ever 3 Love Songs Of 60's
1994, CD, Comp, New Music International
Various
50 All'Ora Volume 3 & 4
1994, 2xCD, Comp, Drive In Records, ,
Rock & Roll
Various
Passion Flower
1994, CD, Comp, Fabbri Editori
Various
Forever And Ever 3 Love Songs Of 60's
1994, Cass, Comp, New Music International
Various
Amori In Corso 2 - Batticuori
1994, Cass, Comp, Fonit Cetra
Various
The Songs Of Last Summer
1992, CD, Comp, Hi Lite Productions
Various
רגעי קסם - 54 להיטים גדולים משנות ה 50
1992, 2xCD, Comp, Phonokol, NMC (2), Mercury,
Various
Note D'Autore 1992 Sei
1992, Cass, Comp, Dol, Polystar (3), Monte Shell
Various
America Happy Birthday - La Fantastica Storia del Rock And Roll
1992
Various
L'oro Degli Anni Cinquanta 3
1991, Cass, Comp, Ariola Express, ,
Swing/Big Band/Rock & Roll
Various
Greatest Hits - 105 Classic - 16 Successi Originali Degli Anni '50
1991
Various
Lollipop - The American Way
1991, 2x Vinyl Gatefold, ,
Rock & Roll
Various
International Graffiti (The Best)
1989
Various
International Graffiti Vol. 3
1988, CD, Comp, Polydor
Various
International Graffiti 4
1988
Various
International Graffiti 5
1988
Various
L'Album Di Juke-Box Graffiti
1986, 3x Vinyl, Box Set, ,
Rock & Roll/Chicago Blues/Ballad
Various
愛は限りなく
1966, 7", EP, Seven Seas
Various
I Cantanti Stranieri Al Festival Di Sanremo
1964, LP, Comp, Derby
Various
Canzoni Alla Finestra
1964
Various
Party In Casa
1963, LP, Comp, Derby
Various
Un Juke-Box Per L'Estate
1963, Flexi, 7", S/Sided, Promo, Smplr, Messaggerie Musicali
Various
En Aperitif Fra Tono
1959, 7", EP, Promo, TONO, ,
Schlager
Various
Surprise-Party Pour Les "Moustachus"
1959, LP, Barclay, ,
Easy Listening/Cha-Cha
Various
Une Soirée Au Club De La Licorne
1959
Various
The Best Of Verve Rock & Roll
LP, Comp, Promo, Demand, Verve Records
Various
1957-58
LP, Comp, K-Tel
Various
Sex
7", EP, Comp, Not On Label
Various
Trouble
CD, Comp, Pan-American Recordings
Various
Steady Date
CD, Comp, Pan-American Recordings
Various
Love Charms
CD, Comp, Pan-American Recordings
Various
Italian Graffiati
2xCD, Comp, Disco Magic S.r.l.
Various
Tilt - 20 Dischi Da Sballo
Various
Tilt 2 - Sballate Con Noi
Various
International Graffiti Anni '50-'60 (I Successi Stranieri In Italia)