THE LEN-DELLS - by Al Kelly

The Len-Dells or Lendells were from West Philly and recorded under their
better known name, The Ly-Dells, who had several hits "Wizard Of Love"
and "Maryann". The group also had a release in '64 as the Four Casts
with a record called "Stormy Weather" on the big time Atlantic label.
Gary Young was the lead and along with Chuck Hatfield & Paul O'Lone
wrote most of their songs. The all went to Overbrook High School, famous
for Wilt Chamberlain, Dovels and Rick & the Masters. . They  had a few
releases on small labels out of Philly before hooking up  Frank Slay ,
who held an office at Swan Records in South Philly. Frank Slay and Bob
Crewe had a production deal with Swan in the late 50's and were given an
office that they operated their XYZ, Southern Sound and SCA labels in
Philly. They Lydells/Lendells remain a popular group even to this day.
The Reach label was owned by Richie Moore.