The follow-up, “Miami,” also charted on the #Hot100, topping out at #67. Eugene Church later transitioned into gospel music in Dallas, but his contributions to the early LA sound, alongside Jesse Belvin, remain a vital chapter in R&B history… #EugeneChurch #JesseBelvin #OneHitWondered

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“Pretty Girls Everywhere” was credited to Eugene Church and The Fellows. Interestingly, ‘The Fellows’ was often a revolving door of top-tier talent. At various points, the group included his mentor Jesse Belvin, Buster Williams, and even members of The Turks. #EugeneChurch #OneHitWondered

Before his #Top40 moment, Eugene Church partnered with the legendary Jesse Belvin on Modern Records, releasing singles as The Cliques. Their 1956 smooth R&B single “The Girl in My Dreams” made the pre-Hot 100 era pop chart, peaking at #45. #EugeneChurch #JesseBelvin #OneHitWondered