Hi everybody. In 1966 an all female group called The Butterflies released a very cool 45 on the RAB record label. Band members included Ellen Cohen (Lead Singer, Vox, Bass, Violin, Piano), Joanne Georgio (Keyboards), Renee Loger (Drums) and Maidie (Ruth) Seigal- Liberti (Guitar, Vox). The lead singer lets it rip with tuff vocals on both songs. "I'll Still Love You Anyway" has the nice garage sound, while on flip side the band does a strong version of the Animals "House of the Rising Sun". Thank you Ruth for the neat photos and additional information about the band.
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The original Butterflies on the Joe Franklin Show. Sept 9,1966. Left to Right. Jody Fiordillisi, guitar. Ellen Cohen, Lead Vox, Bass, Piano, Violin, Renee Loger, Drums and Vox, Maidie Siegal, Guitar and Lead Vox. AL Browne and Howard E. Fischer,, our Managers, and Joe Franklin.
Mary, guitar, replaced Jody, Joanne Georgio, keyboard,replaced Mary and stayed with the band throughout our tours/gigs.
Thank again Ruth for the additional information and photo about the band.
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great find Johnny, a pretty rare platter, seems that not even MTM knows more about the band's whereabouts
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I'm one of the original members of the band - I played Guitar & Vox - Our keyboard player, Joanne Georgio plays with her husbands band, The Bobby Nathan Band. Our drummer, Renee' Loger lives in Florida. Unfortunately, our very talented Lead singer, Ellen Cohen (Vox, Bass, Violin, Piano), passed away years ago in a tragic accident. We were recently contacted by a woman who is a PHd. She is writing a book about all the girl bands of the era, and she interview both myself and Joanne on a three way phone call.
DeleteHi Ruth. Thank You for the additional information and cool photos of the Butterflies. Looking forward to reading the history and your memories about your time in the group. If there anything I can do help to better remember the Butterflies please let me know. I'll do what I can. Thank you again for your comments, you made my day.
DeleteFor me it is the piece on Rockabilly Carl Trantham.
ReplyDeleteHi Hobo, The first thing I thought was The Butterflies sounded a like some of the girl bands on the Girls In Garage series like Denise or maybe the Beetle-etts just to name couple. Thank you for your comments.
ReplyDeleteI, Howard Fischer, was the manager of the group. Just found your site when thinking back.
ReplyDeleteThey were four teenagers from Brooklyn. One was named Jody Firodilisi. I cannot remember the others. They played all the instruments on the recording. We had them play a gig at Palisades Amusement Park in New Jersey. I had a partner named Al Brown (lost touch with him). That's about all I remember now. I had lost my 45rpm and other details.
Another was lead singer Maddy(?)Cohen. I also lost my 45rpm.
DeleteHouse of the Rising Sun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO2ojALOWx4&list=RDMMnO2ojALOWx4&start_radio=1
DeleteThank You Howard for the additional details about the band. If you come across any photo's or remember other details about the group just email me I'll post it on the blog.
ReplyDelete“The Butterflies, a new teen- age girl vocal group, kicked up a storm during recent appearances on Hal Jackson’s show at Palisades Park.” Billboard" -
ReplyDeleteI believe the lead singer was Ellen Cohen, who died young.
The original Butterflies were - Jody Fiordelisi (drummer), Mady Siegal, Renee Loger, Ellen Cohen. Lead Singer (died young). We all appeared on the Joe Franklin afternoon talk show, Channel 9 (NYC). (see photo). September 9, 1966.
ReplyDeleteHi Johnnie! Just found another pic of the original Butteflies.. Thought you'd like to see it.. Hope all is well! Madie (ruth) Let me know how post it here.. I don't see an upload button and it won't let me past...Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Madie. If you wanted to send the photo to my email artyfactsinwax@hotmail.com I will post it up on the blog. Thank You
ReplyDeleteMadie Wow! The latest photo is the coolest. I think its one your best. Thanks for sending it my way.
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