In October 1954, Godfrey fired singer Julius La Rosa, causing a storm of controversy.
[citation needed] The label also issued the early recordings of Andy Williams and the Everly Brothers, as well as Johnny Tillotson and Lenny Welch.
The label also released the 1962 bestselling parody album The First Family, starring comedic actor and impressionist Vaughn Meader.
Acclaimed at that time as the fastest-selling album in history,[1] this White House satire on the Kennedy family and Capitol Hill politics remained at #1 on the Billboard 200 for 12 weeks.
Bleyer's sale specified a complete purchase of the entire Cadence catalog (including Candid Records), which Williams accepted.