The Lettermen

The Lettermen are a pop music vocal group.

History

The group was formed in late 1950s by two students from Brigham Young University — Jim Pike and Bob Engemann — along with a third singer, Tony Butala. Their first performance was in 1958 at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas. The group started out as the Four Most; the later name The Lettermen associates them with American school athletics by suggesting each singer is also a "letterman".

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1950s - Brigham Young University - Jim Pike - Bob Engemann - Tony Butala - 1958 - Desert Inn - Las Vegas - Letterman

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They remained relatively unknown until they signed with Capitol Records in 1961. Their first single for Capitol, "The Way You Look Tonight," succeeded on the pop charts, and their next, "When I Fall in Love," reached the Top 10 in late 1961. They had a few other top-10 hits, such as the 1966 "I Only Have Eyes for You", the 1968 medley "Goin' Out of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You", and 1969's "Hurt So Bad". Their albums sold successfully, and their concerts were popular.

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Capitol Records - 1961 - 1966 - 1968 - 1969

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