The Nutmegs were a 1950s American doo wop vocal group from New Haven, Connecticut, United States.[1] They are best known for their songs "Story Untold"[2] and "Ship of Love," both released in 1955.[1] Each single made the national R&B charts, with "Story Untold" reaching No. 2 and "Ship of Love" peaking at No. 13. The quintet was led by tenor Leroy Griffin and was signed to Herald Records.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (2002). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Fifties Music (Third ed.). Virgin Books. p. 310. ISBN 1-85227-937-0.
  2. ^ Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 11 - Big Rock Candy Mountain: Early rock 'n' roll vocal groups & Frank Zappa" (audio). Pop Chronicles. University of North Texas Libraries. Track 5.
  3. ^ The Nutmegs at AllMusic

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