[78-L] Smoothies

[Kristjan Saag]

Yeah, this clip from Radio Guide (November 1935) seems to confirm the 
existence of, at least, one "real" brother Ryan.
http://otrr.org/FILES/Magz_pdf/Radio%20Guide/Radio_Guide_35_11_23.pdf
Kristjan
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David Lennick wrote:
> 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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