The Dells

The Dells were an American R&B vocal group. Formed in high school in 1953 by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Michael and Lucius McGill, under the name the El-Rays. They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later had their first R&B hit with "Oh What a Night". After disbanding due to a near-fatal car crash in 1958, the band re-formed in 1960 with Funches being replaced by Johnny Carter. This lineup remained together until Carter's death in 2009. In 2004 the Dells were inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The group performed until illness forced longtime lead singer Marvin Junior and bass vocalist Chuck Barksdale into retirement, ending the group's 60-year run.

Sweet Dreams (Live New York '72) - 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Dance, Dance, Dance - 2023-03-24T00:00:00.000000Z

The Mighty Dells - 2022-07-08T00:00:00.000000Z

It's Not Unusual - 2021-02-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Anthology: The Deluxe Collection (Remastered) - 2020-09-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Extended Play Collection - 2019-07-09T00:00:00.000000Z

At Their Very Best - 2017-11-22T00:00:00.000000Z

I Love Music - Only Original Recondings - 2014-06-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Story USA (Remastered) - 2014-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Dells: It's Not Unusual - 2013-11-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Oh, What a Nite - 2012-05-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Time Makes You Change 1954-1961 - 2012-01-12T00:00:00.000000Z

Forever in a Song - 2011-11-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Since I Fell For You - 2010-12-14T00:00:00.000000Z

The Dells Live - 2010-11-22T00:00:00.000000Z

American Doo Wop Classics 1954-1960 - 2010-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The El Dorados Meet the Dells Doo Wop - 2009-05-31T00:00:00.000000Z

The Dells Meet the Du Droppers Doo Wop - 2009-05-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Stay in My Corner: The Soulful Years - 2008-08-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Voices from the Heart - 2008-08-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Then & Now - 2008-05-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Reminiscing - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

When Will We Love Again . . . - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

I Salute You - 1992-07-28T00:00:00.000000Z

One Step Closer - 1984-01-11T00:00:00.000000Z