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The Spokesmen were an American pop music trio. They scored a hit single in the U.S. in 1965 with the tune "The Dawn of Correction", which was a partially sarcastic counterpoint and answer record to Barry McGuire's protest song, " Eve of Destruction". The song was written by the group's members, John Medora, David White, and Ray Gilmore, the latter a long time radio personality at WIBG (Wibbage) 990AM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The tune hit #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They also released a remake of the Beatles' " Michelle" as a single on Decca Records that got significant airplay on WIBG. [1]

Co-composers White and Medora had previously co-written several hit singles, including " At the Hop" for Danny and the Juniors; " You Don't Own Me" for Lesley Gore; and " 1-2-3" for Len Barry. White died on March 16, 2019, at the age of 79. [2]

Members

Discography

Album

Singles

  • August 1965: “The Dawn of Correction” / “For You Babe”
  • November 1965: “It Ain’t Fair” / “Have Courage, Be Careful”
  • December 1965: “ Michelle” / “Better Days Are Yet to Come”
  • May 1966: “Today's the Day” / “Enchante”
  • November 1966: “ I Love How You Love Me” / “Beautiful Girl”
  • 1967: “Flashback” / “Mary Jane” [4]

References

  1. ^ The Spokesmen at Allmusic.com
  2. ^ "David White, 'At the Hop,' 'You Don't Own Me' Songwriter, Dies". Bestclassicbands.com. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  3. ^ "The Spokesmen - The Dawn Of Correction". Discogs. 1965. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  4. ^ "The Spokesmen Discography - USA". 45cat.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.