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The Chords - Sh-Boom (1954) "Sh-Boom," a landmark 1954 hit by The Chords from the Bronx, NY, emerged as a pioneering force in music, bridging rhythm and blues with mainstream pop and heralding the rock 'n' roll era. With members Carl Feaster, Claude Feaster, Jimmy Keyes, Floyd "Buddy" McRae, and Ricky Edwards, The Chords delivered a song that captivated listeners with its upbeat melody and optimistic lyrics, encapsulating post-war optimism. Initially intended as a B-side, "Sh-Boom" quickly rose

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307K views · 7.4K reactions | "SH-BOOM (LIFE COULD BE A DREAM)" An early doo-wop song by the R&B vocal group The Chords. It was written by James Keyes, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd F. McRae, and William Edwards, members of The Chords, and published in 1954. It was a U.S. top-10 hit that year for both the Chords (who first recorded the song) and The Crew-Cuts. | Golden Oldies Music Shows by 24K Gold | Facebook