← All artists
The Chordettes
📷 CBS Radio · Public domain

▸ Artist · 1958–1958

The Chordettes

1 song in the crate.

🎧 Ask the DJ about The Chordettes

The Story

Formed1946OriginUnited StatesGenretraditional folk music, doo-wopLabelColumbia Records, Apex

The Chordettes were an American female vocal quartet known for their smooth harmonies and catchy traditional folk and doo-wop tunes. Active since 1946, they made their mark with memorable tracks like “Lollipop” and “Mr. Sandman.” Signed to Columbia Records and Apex, their sound blended the innocence of folk with the upbeat flair of doo-wop, creating a style that was both charming and infectious. Their music captures the spirit of post-war America, where the simplicity of love and life was celebrated in song. For anyone who remembers the thrill of hearing those sweet melodies on the radio, The Chordettes remain a delightful reminder of a more carefree era.

By The Liner Notes · facts via Wikidata & Wikipedia.

Facts via Wikidata (CC0).

What does The Chordettes remind you of?

The drive, the dance, the heartbreak, the summer. Add a memory of The Chordettes.

💭 No rules — but if you’re stuck: what was on TV · what you were eating · the movie it brings back · who you were with

💜 Memories are kept forever — they live on this artist’s wall. You can delete yours anytime.

Community Memories

🎟️ Admit One

Ticket Trail

Find the setlist. Save the memory.

No.
5858

Trying to remember what they played when you saw The Chordettes back in the day? Jump to Setlist.fm to search real historical setlists, then come back and save the memory.

Search historical setlists on Setlist.fm.

Were you there?

Setlist searches open on Setlist.fm. G33Z3R does not host or verify external setlist data.

🛍️ Get the The Chordettes merch

Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate and an 80sTees affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Details

📺 Heard on these vibes

🎬 On the big screen

📀 More like The Chordettes

Songs from the same scenes, sound, and era — by other artists.

Ain't That a Shame
Fats Domino1956
You Could Make a Killing
Aimee Mann1995
Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")
Bill Conti1977
In a Sentimental Mood
Billy Joel1965
Holding Out for a Hero
Bonnie Tyler1984
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Elton John1994
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
Carly Simon1990

🕳️ Down the rabbit hole