John Elias Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 fabulous group,can't find much about them,originate from? group members,still surviving etc,would be gr8 at Prestatyn?,if they have been plz ignore,haven't been to all,thanx in advance,John.
funkyfeet Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Found this on google for you John Some good easy R&B from the Incredibles, a trio from Los Angeles consisting of two males and a female. Led by Cal Waymon, the Incredibles specialized in crying ballads, even when the message was positive. On their biggest record, "Heart & Soul," the overall feel was one of sadness and despair; when they sing Sam Cooke's hit "For Sentimental Reasons," it sounds more like wishful thinking than actually being in love and being loved in return. The titles all depict rejection and heartache: "Standing Here Crying," "Crying Heart" (which has a midtempo beat), "Lost Without You," "Stop the Raindrops," and on and on. "I Found a Love" is the most uplifting tune on the album -- at least on this track, the singer finds a new love after being dumped. Although sad, most of the tunes work well. "I'll Make It Easy," for example is a lovely ballad where Cal pleads with his woman to return home, because if she does he'll make it easy; the touching refrain rivals "Heart & Soul" for the honor of their most popular recording, and upon release it crept into the Top 20 rotations on many R&B stations across America. A 1998 CD reissue compiled the tracks from the original LP, on Audio Arts Records, with five bonus tracks. ~ Andrew Hamilton
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 A bit here -- https://darcysfeelit.blogspot.com/2006/03/cal-was-that-you.html And a piccy here -- https://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Incredibles.html
John Elias Posted March 23, 2010 Author Posted March 23, 2010 thanx so far chaps,like most of our idols they will be in their late 6t's now,health permitting that is,I'm sure more info may come from ss members in the u.s.
Ady Croasdell Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 I've got a lovely Adio Arts pic with 2 boys and 2 girls.
funkyfeet Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 I've got a lovely Adio Arts pic with 2 boys and 2 girls. Ady, how about posting your pic.
Philippe Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 And a piccy here -- https://www.soulwalki...ncredibles.html On the page there are 4 on the pic and only 3 names (???) Cal Waymon (b. 1942, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.) lead vocals Carl Gilbert (b. 1943, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.) and Jean Smith (b. 1945, Arkansas, U.S.A.) On the LP, the lead singers are Cal Waymon and Denise Erwin, who co-wrote 2 tracks.
Ady Croasdell Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Ady, how about posting your pic. I'm not very good with technology! It's probably the one in Dave Godin's deep Soul treasures, it was his photo.
Guest Ed B Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 Alda Denise Edwards is the name missing from the Photo. Formed 1963 Jefferson High school in LA. Alda Denise Edwards was in the Vi Dels I think? Cheers. ED
Chalky Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 If you can get the Book LA Vocal Groups 1945-1965 you should, it a fantastic read. Written by Steve Propes and Galen Gart. Some superb photos of many of the LA vocal groups of the time. Anyway attached are scans of the pages relevant to the Incredibles, don't think you will find anything better out there. Hope you can read it as I don't want to have to type it all out
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