1. Who were the McGuire Sisters?

As already defined above, they were sisters; Christine (born 16 July 1926), Dorothy (born 13 February 1928) and Phyllis (14 February 1931).

2. How did they get started in music?

Their mother was an ordained minister who encouraged her daughters' singing talents in church choirs as well as gospel radio programs on local Cincinnati stations WLW-AM & Cincinnati's WSAI-AM when she moved the family there for her ministry work. Later on, they began performing commercially under the name "McGuire Sisters" in clubs across Ohio.

3. What was their first big break?

They went through several name changes before landing on "McGuire Sisters." In 1952—while working at a club called Columbia Hall in Cincinnati—they were discovered by genius Arcadia Records producer Coral Cole. She immediately recognized their talent and signed them to a contract with her label soon after hearing them that night at Covington KY's Lookout House supplanted representation by William…

4.What was their signature sound?

Pristine harmonizing over tightly arranged orchestral accompaniments characterized much of the McGuire Sisters' repertoire - infused with elements borrowed from diverse genres such as gospel, pop, jazz, and country music. They had a musical style that was bright and bubbly - making use of upbeat tempos and arrangements to highlight their impeccable harmonies.

5. What were some of their greatest hits?

The McGuire Sisters achieved great commercial success with songs like "Sincerely," "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" (recorded in 1954 when they switched over to Coral Records from Decca where they'd been before), and "Sugartime"(Previously Capital Records). Their other hit songs include "Something's Gotta Give," "May You Always," "Muskrat Ramble" among others.

6.What made the McGuire Sisters so popular?

Apart from their great singing talents which we’ve already mentioned above, one key factor that contributed to their popularity was their charisma. They were both beautiful sisters who exuded charm and poise whenever they performed on stage. At a time when many musicians were known for being rebellious or edgy, the McGuire Sisters represented pure charm and innocence –

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