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**Bio: The Jive Five** The Jive Five were a notable vocal group that successfully transitioned from the 1950s to the 1960s, playing a significant role in the evolution of music by bridging doo-wop and '60s soul. Formed in Brooklyn, NY, in 1958, the original lineup included Eugene Pitt, Jerome Hanna, Richard Harris, Billy Prophet, and Norman Johnson. Their first and most significant hit, "My True Story," topped the R&B charts and reached number three on the pop charts in the summer of 1961. Although subsequent singles, such as "These Golden Rings" in 1962, were less successful, the group continued to perform and record. In 1964, under the leadership of Eugene Pitt and Norman Johnson, the Jive Five transformed into a soul band, introducing a new lineup with Casey Spencer, Webster Harris, and Beatrice Best. They signed with United Artists Records and achieved a minor hit with "I'm A Happy Man" in 1965. The group later moved to Musicor in 1966, where they enjoyed an R&B hit with "Sugar (Don't Take Away My Candy)" in 1968. In 1970, they switched to Decca and changed their name to the Jyve Fyve to appear more contemporary, but only managed a minor hit with "I Want You To Be My Baby." Throughout the 1970s, the Jive Five continued to perform

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