[78-L] Smoothies

[David Lennick]

The answer appears to be that Melvin Ryan was also known as Little Ryan. And 
Charlie Ryan was known to a number of collectors over on the Toast of New York 
group.

dl

On 9/17/2010 11:31 AM, Kristjan Saag wrote:
> Is anyone acquainted with vocal group The Smoothies, who used to sing
> with Hal Kemp?
> According to some sources it was a trio formed by Babs Ryan and her two
> brothers Charlie Ryan and Little Ryan, with the girl being replaced by
> other singers later.
> According to other sources Babs Ryan's brothers were Melvin Little and
> Charlie Little.
> Lord lists Babs Ryan, Charlie Ryan and Little Ryan, and has no traces of
> Melvin or Charlie Little.
> Kinkle, though, has I quote: "Babs Ryan and her brothers Charlie and
> Melvin (Little)".
> Which could mean both that the boys' surname was Little or that Melvin's
> nickname was Little. In the register Kinkle has Charlie Little and
> Melvin Little.
> Can anyone confirm either from other sources?
> Kristjan
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