The Dontells, a Chicago-based doo-wop group, formed in the late 1950s with original members Art Mitchum, Fred Alexander, and others. They initially called themselves the Condors but changed their name to the Dontells by accident during a record company interview. Their first record, “Make a Change,” was released on the Beltone label in 1959. The group evolved, with Nate Pendleton joining in 1963. They recorded for Vee Jay Records, with “In Your Heart” becoming their biggest hit. The Dontells also had their own record labels, Dante and Ambassador, and continued to produce music and shows into the 1970s.
