Doowopheaven: The Castle Sisters aka The Kossol Sisters

Mittwoch, 1. April 2015

The Castle Sisters aka The Kossol Sisters

The Castle Sisters

aka The Kossol Sisters

(Charleroi, Pennsylvania)

(photo update by Jean-Christophe)

Group members:

Audrey Kossol

Joan "Joanie" Kossol

Josephine "Josie" Kossol

Discography:

The Kossol Sisters

1956 - The Third Monkey / While The Calliope Played (Epic 9174)

1956 - Kissin’ Cousins / Mr. Winter (Epic 9195)

The Castle Sisters

1959 – Drifting And Dreaming / Lucky Girl (Roulette 4157)

1960 – Thirteen / Will You Love Me Tomorrow (Roulette 4220)

1960 - Come Summer Come Love / If There's Ever A Next Time (Roulette 4261)

1960 – Dream / Light Of Love (Roulette 4274)

1961 – Love Me / Bad Boy (Triodex 108)

1961 – The Treasure Of Love / Come With Me (Triodex 111)

1962 – Goodbye Dad / Wishing Star (Terrace 7506)

1962 – Are You Happy Now Mother? / Forgive And Forget Me (Terrace 7509)

1963 – Sailor Boy / Forgive And Forget Me (Terrace 7513)

1963 – Mister Summer (Bring Me Someone To Love)/ Non Monsieur (Terrace 7517)

Biography:

The Castle Sisters were a trio of female Doo-Wop and close harmony singers. Its members, Josie, Joanie and Audrey Kossol, were born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. In 1956 they were winners on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts network television show.

As "The Kossol Sisters" they recorded four sides for Epic records. However they already sounded ten years too late. They "retired" for a year to enable the youngest, Joanie, to complete high school. In 1958 they went to New York and began performing and recording as the Castle Sisters.

They changed their style to match the burgeoning girl group sound. In 1959 they recorded several records for Roulette Records. In 1961 the girls again changed labels and recorded two singles for Triodex Records.

In 1962 the group moved to Terrace Records and recorded their final four singles, one of which, "Goodbye Dad", became their only Top 100 hit, reaching the 100th spot on the charts.