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The Allisons

Personal information
OriginEngland
GenresPop
Years active1961 � 1963
LabelsFontana Records
Former membersBob Day
John Alford

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The Allisons were an English pop duo consisting of:



*Bob Day (born Bernard Colin Day, 2 February 1941, Trowbridge, Wiltshire)

*John Alford (born Brian Henry John Alford, 31 December 1939, London)

They were marketed as being brothers, using the same surname of Allison.

The Allisons represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 with the song "Are You Sure?". They came in second place with 24 points. The song was released as a single on the Fontana Records label, and climbed to number 1 on the UK NME pop chart. However, the chart compiled by The Official Charts Company shows the song spent six weeks at number 2 and a further three weeks in the top 4. "Are You Sure" sold over one million records, earning a gold disc. In Germany the single reached number 11. Despite a couple of minor follow-up hits, the duo disbanded in 1963.

Alford initially tried songwriting, but he and Day teamed up for short tours to keep 'The Allisons' name alive. Additionally, in the 1970s and 1980s Alford was joined by other "brothers" - Mike "Allison" and Tony "Allison". By the 1990s Day and Alford regularly reunited to perform in the oldies circuit.

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St. John Vianney vs. Matawan - Game Preview & News - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Tweet this news
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com--It wasn't enough for Jared -Allison- to rush for two touchdowns for Matawan, he also had to pass for one. And catch a touchdown pass. ... - Date : Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:19:45 GMT+00:00
Animal obesity, the next big health crisis - Natural News.com Tweet this news
Natural News.com--David -Allison-, the UAB researcher who led the study, discovered that animals in general have been getting progressively larger -- even in controlled ... - Date : Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:50:31 GMT+00:00
Researchers Seek A Mysterious Culprit In The Obesity Epidemic - Biomed Middle East Tweet this news
Biomed Middle East--But University of Alabama at Birmingham obesity researcher David B. -Allison-, Ph.D., says that answer, while valid, may be a little too simple. ... - Date : Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:04:42 GMT+00:00
Taking Failure Off the Table -- Really! - Huffington Post (blog) Tweet this news
Huffington Post (blog)--That is what -Allison- Maslan, CEO of Blastoff Life and Business Coaching, did when she had an idea for coaching software: Blastation Interactive Goal Setting ... - Date : Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:29:29 GMT+00:00
Matawan survives Manasquan - Asbury Park Press Tweet this news
Asbury Park Press--After Matawan survived a goal-to-go situation late in the fourth quarter, senior quarterback Jared -Allison- added another play to his highlight reel, ... - Date : Sun, 21 Nov 2010 03:53:44 GMT+00:00
Allison snatches a draw for Chippenham - Swindon Advertiser Tweet this news
Swindon Advertiser--In the Southern Premier last night, Chippenham needed a 53rd-minute goal from Sam -Allison- to snatch a draw at Brackley. The home side had taken the lead on ... - Date : Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:35:14 GMT+00:00
No headline - Local_briefs - San Angelo Standard Times Tweet this news
San Angelo Standard Times--Scott -Allison- credits family support and the warm reception from San Angeloans for his success as his company, Scott -Allison- Real Estate, celebrates 25 ... - Date : Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:11:02 GMT+00:00
Real estate business celebrates 25 years - San Angelo Standard Times Tweet this news
San Angelo Standard Times--By Staff Report SAN ANGELO, Texas � Scott -Allison- credits family support and the warm reception from San Angeloans for his success as his company, ... - Date : Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:01:21 GMT+00:00
JUST AMONG FRIENDS - Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat Tweet this news
Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat--Todd is the son of Rae Ellen Gordon and the brother of -Allison- Willis. Rae Ellen, -Allison- and Caroline (-Allison- and Walt's daughter) left Philadelphia and ... - Date : Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:09 GMT+00:00
Head of two charities retiring - Amarillo.com Tweet this news
Amarillo.com--Amarillo Area Foundation President and CEO Jim -Allison-, seen on a balcony in the Place One building Monday, announced he plans to ... - Date : Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:36:36 GMT+00:00

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Bryan Johnson
with "Looking High, High, High"
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
1961
Succeeded by
Ronnie Carroll
with "Ring-a-Ding Girl"



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