The Kaye Sisters were a British pop vocal trio formed in 1954 and managed by Carmen Kaye. Dressed in matching outfits with identical blonde haircuts, the original lineup consisted of Carol Lindsey Young, Shirley 'Shan' Palmer, and Sheila Jones. Young and Palmer died in 2006 and 2013 respectively, while Jones is living. Their breakthrough came with the debut single “Ivory Tower” (1956), which reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. The trio subsequently released albums including Presenting the Kaye Sisters (1958), The Kayes at The Colony (1959), and Kaye Sisters Favorites (1960). Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, the group released a steady stream of singles, including “Got-Ta Have Something In The Bank, Frank” (1957) with Frankie Vaughan, which reached number 8, “Shake Me I Rattle” (1958) which reached number 27, “Come Softly to Me” (1959) with Frankie Vaughan, which reached number 9, and “Paper Roses” (1960) which reached number 7. They appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and performed in London cabaret clubs and Blackpool summer seasons, supporting stars like Frankie Howerd and Tommy Cooper. Sheila Jones left the group in the late 1960s and was replaced by Gilly. In 1973, the group released the album Gilly, Carol and Shan. The original trio reformed in 1990 for a Glenn Miller tribute tour.
