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The Tokays were an esteemed Detroit vocal group consisting of Chico, Dino, Reno, Geno and Ricardo or to put it more accurately Thelmer Jones, Billy Allen, Herbert Brown, Gene Gates and Richard Herdon.

Originally named The Legends, believed to be The Legend's. They recorded a single as the Tokays for Chess singer Tony Clarke. The 'Baby Baby Baby (You've Got My Hearts Desire)'. Apart from singing backing vocals on a lot of Detroit sessions including Golden World recordings and several JJ Barnes Ric Tic dates, the group also used to hang out at the Da Da Studios. They cut several rehearsal tapes there including an a cappella version of the Appreciations' Aware waxing 'I Can't Hide It'.

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