[5] The arrangement with Jamie Records, introduced the Jordan Brothers into the teen publicity machine of the late fifties.
Appearing on American Bandstand three times, the Jordan Brothers also were part of Clark's 49-day "Caravan of Stars" that toured the United States and Canada in 1959.
Traveling in one of two 40-seat busses, Frank and Joe Jordan were accompanied by the likes of the Coasters, the Drifters, the Skyliners, Bobby Rydell, La Verne Baker, Paul Anka, Jimmy Clanton and Duane Eddy and his Band.
The band also spent time recording in Arizona in 1959 with Donnie Owens (a fellow Pennsylvanian and a guitarist for Duane Eddy) and performing in Los Angeles in 1961 with Alan Freed’s Rock Show alongside Jimmy Clanton, Al Kooper, the Safaris and Jackie Wilson among others.
[6] Other than these national shows and tours, the Jordan Brothers were highly popular with Philadelphia radio disc jockeys in this period.
These DJs were a key element of any record’s success and the Jordan Brothers were often featured in tours or shows with WIBG’s Good Guys, such as Joe Niagara and Hy Lit.
While keeping their eyes open for another record contract, they built up their following in the home base of Schuylkill county and environs.
[8] The composition began as the intro from Hard Times, a Duane Eddy rocker (written and originally performed by Noble "Thin Man" Watts) from the late 1950s.
It was during this period in 1963 that the Jordan Brothers began to perform a version of “Heart” written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil at the “Lake”.
Because “Heart” never broke the Top 40 when it was released by Kenny Chandler of Harrisburg, PA, most people believed that the song was a Jordan Brothers original composition.
The Jordan Brothers began a relationship with Cameo-Parkway Records in 1965, releasing three more singles – What's Wrong With You Baby?/Jordan Theme, a re-release of this on its Cheltenham subsidiary and Good Love Goes Bad/Break Down and Cry.
Frank Jordan later tried to explain how this happened:[10] “The people at our company played a "demo" or demonstration of the song Gimme Some Lovin' for us to hear and approve.
It boasted huge sales in three major cities which would make the Spencer Davis version seem like it was a cover.
The discography for the band after “Gimme Some Lovin’” was released in 1966 follows: The Jordan Brothers have been presented with an engraved plaque at the Municipal Building in Frackville, Pennsylvania, with text reading: With a career that spanned from 1954 to 1985 the Frackville Brother's musical adventure evolved into a phenomenal forty-two recordings on fifteen different labels.
Statewide performances included "The Coal Region's" local dance halls, Willow Lake, Lakeside Ballroom, and The Alley.
Their biggest hit "Gimme Some Lovin" came in 1966.In November 2015, the Jordan Brothers were honored by the opening of a Legacy Room at the Frackville Museum.
[13] In 2010, Frank and Joe Jordan reunited on stage at the Cressona Fire Company, backed by the band Diaspora.
Over 200 people attended, to watch Joe and Frank interact with the audience, tell stories, and perform live, three songs; “Send Me Your Picture,” “Heart,” and “Gimme Some Lovin.” During the party, each Jordan Brother (Lew, Bob, Frank and Joe) was honored with a plaque from the Schuylkill County Council of the Arts.