RARE DOO-WOP THE ESQUIRES 78 GET ON UP Jukebox vinyl M-

The Esquires first formed in 1957 around the Moorer family, whose Gilbert (died: 28 August 2008), Alvis, and Betty all became members. They went through many lineup changes over their first decade, which saw them aiming mostly for local recognition. In 1966 they moved to Chicago and auditioned for Curtis Mayfield, who was not interested in signing them. They then attempted to sign with Constellation Records, but the record label went under at the end of 1966; they signed instead with Bunky Records, Constellation's successor. Bunky was distributed by Scepter Records on the national level.

Their debut record for Bunky/Scepter was "Get on Up", which became a major hit in the United States, peaking at #11.