Sonny Til and The Orioles

Sonny Til and The Orioles were one of the early singing groups of the fifties. They are noted for their hits It's Too Soon to Know and Crying in the Chapel. They helped pioneer the basic doo wop sound. It's Too Soon to Know is a candidate for the first rock and roll song. They are often considered the first R&B vocal group. Despite being predominantly fifties they were inducted as an Early Influence. They were covered by legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington. They were one of the groups of the time named after birds along with The Penguins, The Larks, and the Ravens. Crying in the Chapel went gold. Member Johnny Reed joined The Ink Spots.