The Esquires
The Esquires were an American R&B group from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, principally active from 1957 to 1976.
History
The group first formed in 1957 around the Moorer family: Gilbert (born Gilbert Moorer, Jr., August 20, 1941, Birmingham, Alabama, died August 28, 2008), his brother Alvis (born Alvis V. Moorer, January 18, 1940, Birmingham, Alabama, died August 21, 2011), and their sister Betty. They first performed as Betty Moorer and the Esquires. When their sister and lead singer left, the group shortened its name to The Esquires, and Gilbert became lead singer. In 1961, Sam Pace (born Sammie L. Pace, September 22, 1944, Kansas City, Missouri, died January 7, 2013) joined as a tenor. They went through many lineup changes over their first decade, which saw them aiming mostly for local recognition. In 1966 they moved to Chicago and auditioned for Curtis Mayfield, who was not interested in signing them. They then attempted to sign with Constellation Records, but the record label went under at the end of 1966; they signed instead with Bunky Records, Constellation's successor. Bunky was distributed by Scepter Records on the national level.
The Esquires (Canadian band)
The Esquires were a Canadian band, based in Ottawa, active from 1962 to 1967. The band is notable as the recipient of the first Juno Award in Canada, as well as being one of Canada's earlier pop music recording acts. The first Canadian music video ever made is said to be that of an Esquires song. The band is also notable as having had Bruce Cockburn as a later member, and also for one of its hit records, "It's A Dirty Shame", having been written by William Hawkins.
History
The Esquires (not to be confused with the same-named R&B group The Esquires from Milwaukee, Wisconsin) were co-founded in Ottawa, in 1962, by Clint Hierlihy and Gary Comeau, while both were still in high school. The band developed a strong local following during the 1962-1963 period, modeling their sound on that of Cliff Richard and The Shadows. The group attracted the attention of Montreal singer Marty Hill. They were asked to back Montreal singer Andy Kim for his performance during Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars in Montreal, where the band played on the same bill as Gene Pitney, The Dovells, Paul and Paula and The Tymes.
Esquire Filmography
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Esquires, The Filmography
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The Esquires
ALBUMS
- Spotlite on Old Town Records, Volume 5 released: 2000
- Spotlite on Old Town Records, Volume 2 released: 2000
- Dynamite Group Sounds, Volume 4 released: 1995
- Old Town Doo Wop, Volume 1 released: 1993
- A Million Dollar$ Worth of Doo Wop, Volume 1 released:
Spotlite on Old Town Records, Volume 5
Released 2000- Never
- Life Is but a Dream (Unreleased version)
- I'll Be There
- We Three
- Do You Know What I Mean
- South of the Border
- Hong Kong Jelly Wong
- The Night
- I Won't Tell the World
- Little Girl (I Love You Madly)
- Love and Devotion
- Country Boy
- I Fell in Love
- Crazy Love (Unreleased version)
- Nursery Rhymes
- Just to Be
- I'm in Love (Unreleased version)
- Big Mary's House
- This Is the Night
- The Night Is Over
- My Heart's Desire
- Possibility (Unreleased version)
- Good News
- Gloria
- Chapel of St. Claire
Spotlite on Old Town Records, Volume 2
Released 2000- Lullabye of the Bells
- Ding Dong
- (My Success) It All Depends on You
- So Fine
- Zu Zu
- I Need Your Love So Bad
- Since My Baby's Been Gone
- What Is the Secret of Your Success
- Davy Crockett
- My Broken Heart
- The Angels Sing
- Crazy Love
- Seven Wonders of the World
- Mambo Boogie
- Message of Love
- Starlight Tonight
- The Masquerade Is Over
- That's Something Awful Nice About You
- When Will the Light Shine on Me
- Why Must I Love You
- When You're Smiling
- I'm in Love
- Gloria
- Loving a Girl Like You
- There's a Moon Out Tonight
Dynamite Group Sounds, Volume 4
Released 1995- One, Two, I Love You
- A Dream of Love
- We Three
- You Should Have Told Me
- He Drives Me Crazy
- I Love You
- My Love
- Blue Christmas Blue
- Judy My Love
- Pray for Me
- Over the Rainbow
- At the Start of a New Romance
- I Do Love You
- In Each Corner of My Heart
- Commandments of Love
- Jungle
- When I Fall in Love
- Thank Heaven
- Rags to Riches
- White Cliffs of Dover
- Come Back to These Arms
- I Hear Wedding Bells
- Beat in My Heart
- Darling It's You
- When Love Is Born
- Life Begins at Sixteen
Old Town Doo Wop, Volume 1
Released 1993- There's a Moon Out Tonight
- Zu Zu
- A Fool in Love
- Walking Alone
- On Sunday Afternoon
- Never Let Me Go
- Have You Ever Loved Somebody
- Later Later Baby
- Message of Love
- It All Depends on You
- I Love You Baby All the Time
- Last Night I Dreamed
- Two in Love (With One Heart)
- Last Rose of Summer
- Remember Then
- Magic Rose
- Tonight Kathleen
- Seven Wonders of the World
- Hey Norman
- Lorraine
- Why Oh Why
- I Love an Angel
- You Could Be My Love
- Mambo Boogie
- Crying My Heart Out
- I Need Your Love So Bad
- I Fell in Love
A Million Dollar$ Worth of Doo Wop, Volume 1
- Mamie Wong
- No Obligation
- Write Me a Letter
- Lookin'
- Those Bells
- A Man's Glory
- Two Hearts Make One Love
- Boy of My Dreams
- The Lonely Telephone
- I Need a Girl
- Only the Angels Know
- Why Don't Ya Love Me
- Teenage Sweetheart
- A Star in the Sky
- Daddy Must Be a Man
- Hello!
- Scarlet Angel
- One Sided Love
- That's My Girl (In a Dream)
- Underneath the Sun
- Tonight Must Live On
- Servant of Love
- Can You Remember
- Tell Me Now
- My Johnnie
- Midnight Star
- I Love You So
- The Wedding
- A Lover's Prayer
- Bring Back
The Esquires
ALBUMS
- Sixties Archives, Volume 4: Florida & New Mexico Punk released: 1991
Sixties Archives, Volume 4: Florida & New Mexico Punk
Released 1991- Baby
- Love, Love, Love
- Gone
- Dead Seed
- Goin' Back to Marlboro Country
- I Don't Need You
- Hurtin' Kind
- Mine Forever
- Empty Heart
- Sweets for My Sweet
- Heartaches Stay the Night
- Heat
- No Comin' Back
- Gas Station Boogaloo Downtown
- Black Lightening Light
- How Can I
- Impressin'
- Girl in the Mini Skirt
- Stop!
- Go Away
- Run Girl Run
- Sunny Sunday Dream
- The Bummer
- I Wanna Come Back
- Double Crossin' Girl
- I'm Getting Tired
- Don't Need You No More
- St. James Infirmary
- Signed D.C.
- We're Pretty Quick
- Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore
The Esquires
ALBUMS
- Green Crystal Ties Volume Two: Best Of The 60s Garage Band Scene released: 1998
- Teenage Shutdown #1: Jump, Jive and Harmonize released: 1998
Green Crystal Ties Volume Two: Best Of The 60s Garage Band Scene
Released 1998- Never Existed (version #2 reprise)
- You
- Woman
- I'll Come Running
- You Can't Say We Never Tried
- Pennies
- I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better
- Not Fade Away
- I Don't Need You
- How About Now
- The Crowded Part of Town
- You Make Me Feel Good
- Judgement Day
- These Are the Tender Years
- You're Gonna Make Me
- You're Always Around
- About You
- Keep Your Hands Off of It
I'll Never Find Another You
There's a new world somewhere
they call the promised land.
And I'll be there someday
if you could hold my hand.
I still need you there beside me
no matter what I do
for I know I'll never find another you.
There is always someone
for each of us, they say.
And you'll be my someone
forever and a day.
I could search the whole world over
until my life is through
but I know I'll never find another you.
It's a long, long journey
so stay by my side.
When I walk through the storm
you'll be my guide, be my guide.
If they gave me a fortune
my virtue would be small.
I could lose it all tomorrow
and never mind at all.
But if I should lose your love, dear,
I don't know what I'd do
for I know I'll never find another you.
But if I should lose your love, dear,
I don't know what I'd do.
For I know I'll never find another you.
Another you.
Another you!
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