Nighthawks
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The Nighthawks were a quartet in the Barbershop Harmony Society. Between 1961 and 1964 they earned four consecutive medals in the International Quartet Contest, rising as high as 2nd.
Quartet Members
Medalist Members:
- Tenor: Greg Backwell
- Lead: Jim Turner
- Bari: John Sutton
- Bass: Bert Ellis
Contest Placement
International
| 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 6th | 3rd | 4th | 2nd | 3rd | 6th | 8th |
District
Represented the Ontario District.
Recordings
- The Nighthawks[1]
Extended History
Also Sang With
Greg Backwell
- Chord Criers - Int'l Competitor, 1958
- Gentlemen's Agreement - Int'l Champion, 1971
Jim Turner
- Reunion - Int'l Competitor, 1982-83
- 4 Karat Gold - Int'l Competitor, 1980-81
- Perfect Arrangement - Int'l Competitor, 1974
- Rhythm Counts - Semi-Finalist, 1966
- Gaytones - Int'l Competitor, 1957
John Sutton
- Chord Criers - Int'l Competitor, 1958
Bert Ellis
- Gaytones - Int'l Competitor, 1957
See Also
- BHS International Quartet Medalists - 2nd place, 1963