The Teddy Bears
The Teddy Bears were an American pop music group originating from Los Angeles, California, active between 1957 and 1960. The group was formed by Phil Spector, Marshall Leib, and Harvey Goldstein, with Annette Kleinbard as the lead singer and Sandy Nelson as a drummer. They are best known for their hit single "To Know Him Is to Love Him," which was inspired by the epitaph on Spector's father's tombstone. This song became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958 and sold over two and a half million copies, earning a gold disc by the RIAA.
The Teddy Bears recorded their debut single at Gold Star Studios after a successful audition with Era Records, which financed the session. Despite the massive success of "To Know Him Is to Love Him," subsequent releases under the Imperial label did not achieve similar success, leading to the group's disbandment within a year. Annette Kleinbard, later known as Carol Connors, continued her career in music, contributing to hits like "Hey Little Cobra" and the theme song for Rocky, "Gonna Fly Now." Marshall Leib also pursued a career in music, working with the Hollywood Argyles and producing for other artists. Phil Spector went on to become a renowned record producer, known for his "Wall of Sound" technique.
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