The Association
4 songs or works across all MusicAtlas lists. Distinct recording versions remain separate.
About The Association
The Association developed from the Los Angeles folk scene into an ensemble whose members combined instrumental playing with elaborate vocal harmony. Early members included Terry Kirkman, Jules Alexander and Jim Yester. Recordings for Valiant brought Along Comes Mary and Kirkman's Cherish to a broad audience. Larry Ramos later joined as the group continued with Warner Bros. and the album Insight Out, including Windy and Never My Love. Their work linked accessible pop songs with a carefully blended group sound.
Artist background sources
The Association - Vocal Group Hall of Fame biography
Read Los Angeles/folk origins, instrumental and vocal approach, named members, Valiant/Warner history and repertoire. Omit superlatives, chart positions, family details and song-origin claims. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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- (year unknown) Along Comes Mary
- (1966*) Cherish
- (1967*) Never My Love
- (1967*) Windy
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