Joytones Lyrics

The Joytones consisted of Lucille "Vicky" Burgess (lead), Barbara Brown, and Margaret Moore.Vicki Burgess grew up near 119th and Eight Avenue in Harlem section of New York City. At seventeen she joined the Charmers. After the Charmers signed with Central Records, Burges sang lead on "The Beating of My Heart" and "Tony My Darling." She then left the Charmers and joined the Solirettes. There she recorded "I Call To You" on Old Town Records and later worked with the Dell-Tones.One evening Burgess was intoduced to Raul Cita backstage at the Appollo. who had heard her sing and wanted to meet her. After sing Glory of Love at her audition for Cita she was invited to join the Royale Cita Chorus. One... read more