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Little Anthony (of the Imperials) - RARE live performance 1978 — DeepCutsArchive
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Little Anthony (of the Imperials) - RARE live performance 1978

Little Anthony and the Imperials
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This amazing live performance filmed in 1978 is proof enough - Little Anthony is one of the all-time greats. A generation of music fans fell head over heels for the sublime songs and recordings of Little Anthony and the Imperials, and the magnificent lead voice of Little Anthony. Oh my, the real thing? Without a doubt!

About Little Anthony and the Imperials

Little Anthony and the Imperials is an American rhythm and blues, doo-wop, and soul vocal group from New York City founded by Clarence Collins in the 1950s and named in part for its lead singer, Jerome Anthony "Little Anthony" Gourdine, who was noted for his high-pitched voice. In addition to Collins and Gourdine, the original Imperials included Ernest Wright, Gloster "Nate" Rogers, and Tracy Lord, the last two of whom were subsequently replaced by Sammy Strain.

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Added 3 May 2026



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