Fans Also Viewed Monster Jam See all 201 Events Monster Energy Supercross See all 13 Events Ed Sheeran See all 28 Events blink-182 See all 88 Events Metallica See all 144 Events Turnstile Their debut hit Tears On My Pillow (End-1027) in 1958 featured the high pitched voice of Little Anthony Gourdine. The Five Discs were an American doo-wop group from Brooklyn, New York, United States. The Du Droppers, like so many of the pioneer R & B vocal groups that came to prominence in the late 40s and early 50s had their genesis in the field of gospel music. The original members were Vito Balsamo (lead), Shelly Buchansky (first and second tenor), Lenny Citrin (baritone, bass), Randy Silverman (first tenor), and Frankie Fox (baritone, bass). They have appeared on FOX, ABC,CBS,NBC and have appeared in People Magazine, Washingtonian,Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more. Started by Kamau "Smitty" Akiba who has sang and recorded with The Informers on J-Rude and Blackjack labels in the sixties and again from 2005 to 2006, Quiet Storm's intention is to bring back music that speaks about love situations from the heart. Tickets, ranging from $25-$75, can be purchased by visiting . He was one of the most popular American rock and roll performers of the pre-British Invasion era. Details of death: Died at a hospital in Brooklyn, New York of . This group harmony take on the old standard "You Belong to Me" was one of the biggest doo-wop singles of 1962, going to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. MC6 is an a cappella performing group founded in 2004 by six friends who love to sing and who share a passion for the power of the human voice. Other Italian American groups were The Admirations who sung Bells Of Rosa Rita (Mercury 71521X45) who came from East New York. The five part vocal group consists of original members, Tommie Shider and Richie Camacho, along with Charles Coleman and Johnnie Barlow. The group recorded a few more sides for Audicon which were leased to Jubilee and Octavia. (212) 964-2296 Today Doo-wop music is popular among college a cappella vocal groups. Here is a list of acapella doo wop groups who have CD The members consist of Jerome Alexander, Arzia Harris, Barth Phillips, and Reginald Ringo. [1] In 1959 disc jockey Alan Freed heard the group, added his name as a writer of the song and got them a deal with MGM Records subsidiary label Cub. Im not sure what neighborhood The Danleers were from, but they were a Brooklyn group and had a hit in the summer of 1958 aptly called One Summer Night (Mercury 71322X45). By combining smooth harmonies with moving rhythms and lively vocal percussion, MC6 showcases a unique sound and a rousing live performance. Levay + B. George, A Borough Of Basses and Baritones: Brooklyns Doo Wop History. Of special note, this group has had the distinct honor of being the first acappella doo-wop group to perform in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Mixing vocal harmony with mainstream R&B, some of the best doo-wop artists were considered the very first pop vocalists during those early years. For the last 26 years, North Shore Acappella has entertained and excited thousands of listeners throughout the Boston area, adding an experienced blend of harmony, rhythm and tempo to songs from the 40's right up through today. The newly named Du Droppers worked on some R & B material and soon auditioned for record producer Bobby Robinson and radio d.j. The Contours were one of the early African-American soul singing groups signed to Motown Records. Because all of the members were in the armed forces, the group constantly ran the risk of being disrupted by members being stationed . This doo wop group had a number one R&B (#3) pop hit 1961 with "My True Story," featuring the lead vocal of its writer, Eugene Pitt. NY Doo Wop Extravaganza Tickets Reviews (8) No Concerts Near Chicagoland & Northern IL Select Your Dates Sorry. He recorded "Ten Commandments of Love" as Harvey & the Moonglows with Marvin Gaye, Reese Palmner, James Knowland, and Chester Simmons before founding his own label, Tri-Phi. Doo wop was an urban style, sung on city street . The Passions Just to Be With You (Audicon 45-102, 1959). [1] The group scored a US pop hit in 1957 with the song "Baby Oh Baby", released on Johnson Records; the song cracked the Top 30. Audiences of all ages are thirsting for this fun, uplifting harmonic vocal style that simply makes you feel really good. Released in August 1959 on Sol Winklers Audicon label, the Passions impeccable harmonies and Gallaghers impassioned lead put "Just to Be with You" on radios across America. recordings available. I looked closely at the label and noticed Audicon music. The Chimes Once in a While (Tag 444, 1961). Joel Turnero owners of the Harlem based Red Robin label. At age 12 started sing Doo Wop music on the street corners. Amateur or semi-professional groups were taken off the streets in neighborhoods like Harlem in New York City and put into recording studios. The group was originally a trio of schoolmates: Judy Craig, Patricia Bennett, and Barbara Lee; at James Monroe High School in the Bronx in 1960. Group. And back some twenty-plus years ago, when the group was first establishing itself in the group harmony scene, SILK CITY also had the honor of being presented with the Gus Gossert Memorial Award after being voted the best new vocal group by the members of the United in Group Harmony Association (U.G.H.A. The group has been singing a cappella since the Summer of 1994. Favorite Girl Groups &Songs of the '50s & '60s. The Passions are an American doo-wop group from Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. The group formed in 1958 in Brooklyn, New York, and was composed of lead singer Joe "Speedo" Frazier (September 5, 1943 - April 1, 2014), Richard Wagner, Lenny Renda and Tony Carlucci. [2] Further singles passed with little success until 1960, when producers Donn Fileti and Wayne Stierle re-issued "Baby Oh Baby". This will ensure that you truly do book the best for your next event! The Drifters The greatest of them all? The Silhouettes' 1957 record "Get a Job" reached number one on the pop and R & B charts. Popular Doo Wop groups include The Orioles, The Ravens, Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers. Performers were as good as they were originally. Vito & the Salutations Unchained Melody (Herald H-583, 1963). The Flamingos are a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted doo-wop group from the United States, most popular in the mid- to late 1950s and best known for their 1959 cover version of "I Only Have Eyes for You". There are indications that the song originated with Solomon Linda, who wrote it as Mbube and had a hit with it on Gallotone Records in South Africa, in 1939. Sha Na Na hosted the Sha Na Na syndicated variety series that ran from 1977 to 1981. ", The Foundations were a British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970. We have the largest collection of popular music in America. The Rays Silhouettes (XYZ X-102, 1957). Many doo wop groups are hired to perform at high school reunions, oldies shows and private events. From 1956 to 1961, the Coasters released a string of classic singles that reflected the life of the American teenager with keen wit and hot, rocking harmonies. Wanting a name more regal than the Chesters, the label rechristened them the Imperials. The set list had everyone on the dance floor and singing along and they hit every note perfectly! By bringing their own contemporary style to tunes from the 1950s and 60s, The Alley Cats appeal to fans of all ages, breathing new life into everyone's favorite doo-wop classics. Founded in 1997, all-male Doo Wop quartet 4 Ever Young, from the Dallas/Ft. The Chimes would strike big in 1961 with the Tommy Dorsey 1937 standard Once In Awhile (Tag 444) which hit Number 11 on the Hot 100. They are considered a one-hit wonder, as their only hit single was "The Book of Love", which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1958. Their children's series, "Doo-Wop & Lollipops," has won numerous awards, including the Parent's Choice Gold Award and the Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award. Great sound. The Tokens The Lion Sleeps Tonight has been sampled in songs by rappers Camron and Amine. The style became popular in the fifties and sixties. Some doo-wop groups in Brooklyn achieved mainstream success and had long careers while others enjoyed regional success and only released a few records. The group came The Robins 96,479 listeners The Robins were formed in 1949 in Los Angeles, California. Tommy Lockhart, the fifth member lives in New York. They were thus a self-contained unit in terms of vocals and instrumental accompaniment. Today, Cool T, Wopp, and Richie join Jason "Jay Bird" Sullivan and Billy "Billy D" Louth, to form one of Southwest Florida's most requested Doo Wop Groups. First formed in Brooklyn, NY about 45 years ago, the group has gone through a number of permutations and personnel changes, singing a cappella from 1963 through 1969; adding a four-piece band and performing in clubs and at . Doo-wop music is a genre that emanated from some of the biggest cities in the U.S. during the 1940s and 1950s. We can provide you with the cheapest Doo Wop ticket prices, premium seats, and complete event information for all Doo Wop events. Little Anthony & the Imperials Tears on My Pillow (End 1027, 1958). The quintet recorded a few demos in 1958, at which time Tony, Albee and Vinny began looking for replacements who were more career-minded. A year later another Bed-Stuy group, The Chips released Rubber Biscuit (Josie 803) which was not a hit but would become a popular song in doo-wop circles due to its nonsensical and humorous lyrics. Time Tones - Pretty, Pretty Girl (The New Beat) - Early 60's NY Doo Wop PJDooWop 53.2K subscribers Subscribe 1.5K Share 163K views 12 years ago This was recorded for Times Square Records. Personality | Part Predominant CDs, Groups | Directors | Composers | Songwriters | Arrangers | Vocal Coaches, Arrangements | Solo Voice | Christmas | DVDs The group quickly found itself in greater demand following Dot's re-release which propelled the group into the Top 10 on Billboard's pop chart. Brooklyns doo wop scene was very popular in Bedford-Stuyvesant (my hometown), which was the home to Brooklyns Black population. With names like the Teen Queens, Chantels, the Ronettes, Shangri-Las, Shirelles, and The Crystals, they offered vocal harmonies that was eagerly embraced by a wide . The Chiffons were an American all-girl group originating from the Bronx area of New York in 1960. The group was notable for being one of the few racially integrated musical groups to attain success in the 1950s. Reunion was formed in the spring of 1981, when members of two disbanded street-corner groups, (the Chime-Times and the Memo's) joined together to drink some beer and sing some songs. The band, also known as Bill Haley and the Comets and Bill Haley's Comets (and variations thereof), was the earliest group of white musicians to bring rock 'n' roll to the attention of America and the rest of the world. Frazier went on to sing with Love's Own in 1973,[1] and in 1980 resurrected the Impalas as a touring act. This produced a new line-up of deAndrade (lead), Jackson (bass), Albano (first tenor), Basile (second tenor) and Barsalona (baritone), though membership remained fluid over ensuing years. White doo wop groups in Brooklyn were also popular. Lots of fun! All members of D.C's Finest are Washingtonians who attended local schools and sang at some points in their lives with a doo wop group in the 50s and 60s. The group formed in 1958 in Brooklyn, New York, and was composed of lead singer Joe "Speedo" Frazier (September 5, 1943 April 1, 2014), Richard Wagner, Lenny Renda and Tony Carlucci. The entire Doo Wop event schedule is available at the TicketSupply website. Other groups from Brooklyn were Malcolm Dodds and The Tunedrops who recorded It Took A Long Time(End 1000) and Eddie & The Starlites with To Make A Long Story Short (Scepter 1202). The first time The Cat's PJs ever performed together was for the 2005 Oreo Cookie Jingle competition. Hip hop acts such as Action Bronson, Nas and Digital Underground have sampled the work of Little Anthony and the Imperials. Frankie & Vito were joined by Tino Alvarez and Joey Clemente, both having an extensive singing backround. 1. The group then recorded "In the Still of the Night", a very big hit in the United States which was originally released as the B-side to the single, "The Jones Girl". Baritone Sean Devine, whose smooth vocals melt hearts the world over, and newest member Juan Del Castillo, re-creator of all of those soaring 50s first tenor lines, bring their freshness and talent to an already solid foundation of a cappella tradition. The group performs as a trio, quartet, and occasionally a quintet with alternate vocalists Joseph Maize and/or Avist Martin. In 2003, the Five Satins were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Collectors have made the Swallows one of the most beloved of R&B groups. Following the arc they've established over the course of their series of region-based doo wop compilations, Collectables opens Brooklyn Doo Wop with a group that has reached timeless stature, in this case the Tokens (famous for "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"), and followed them with lesser-known artists who rank just as highly, if not higher -- such as the different Tokens responsible for the CD's . 14 on the R&B chart. We have the credentials to prove it! Need to keep on having these performances. The Tokens are an American male doo-wop-style vocal group and record production company group from Brooklyn, New York. Browse Doo Wop Groups in Brooklyn and contact your favorites, 2. "To play the guitar with a vocal quartet was a novelty and therefore rather difficult. Popular Doo Wop groups include The Orioles, The Ravens, Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers. Whether you're planning a birthday, themed party, anniversary, or any other special event, The Bash has a wide selection of top-notch Doo-wop Bands that you can book in New York. 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Also in 1960 Lou Rotondo and Albie Galione, along with Albie Contrera of the Mystics, sang behind Clay Cole on "Here, There, Everywhere" (Roulette), single that became popular in the New York area. Popular Doo Wop groups include The Orioles, The Ravens, Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers. One of the most popular groups from the 1960s, they placed nine songs on the Billboard Hot 100, five of which became Top 40 hits. Leiber and Stoller's witty, street-smart "playlets" were sung with sly, clowning humor by the Coasters and accompanied by the hot, honking "yakety sax" of King Curtis. [2] In the late 1990s, they reunited with the Mystics and the Classics for the Brooklyn Reunion Show. Talk to people in the area about the group and get feedback. One of Brooklyn's white doo wop groups, the Passions helped further the career of two top writers/artist . They have been called the first successful Midwestern R&B group. Over 30 years ago, at a high school in Brooklyn, New York, Frankie Ranieri and Vito Scaglione became lifetime friends. So, we started out as six-man group, with Steve Schmidt, and Steve D'Onofrio doing most of the leads. It was Alan Freed, then an influential New York disc jockey and concert promoter, who christened Gourdine "Little Anthony," for the youthful quality in his voice. From 1963 to 1979 the group entertained in the Laurel's Country Club,The NY Hilton and the Friars Club as well as hundreds of corporate and private affairs. Joe "Speedo" Frazier died on April 1, 2014, at the age of 70.[6][7]. In the 1996 election year they wrote and performed a song for Pat Paulsen's Presidential campaign. The Chantels Video unavailable Watch on YouTube Brighton Beach was home to a group that once included Neil Sedaka, The Tokens. 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Taking cues from Black groups such as The Ravens and The Ink Spots were groups like The Three Chuckles. The Tokens are well-known for one giant hit song that they put on the charts in late 1961, and the members of the group continued on in the music business in various capacities following the success of that hit. There were some integrated groups such as The Impalas from Canarsie who featured a Black lead singer and had a Number 2 hit in 1959 with Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home) (Cub K 9022) and The Fascinators from Bushwick, who had a regional hit in the same year with Oh Rose Marie (Capitol F4247), had one Black member. The Oakaleers practiced on street corners for a couple of years. The Del-Vikings (also known as The Dell-Vikings) are an American doo-wop musical group, who recorded several hit singles in the 1950s, and continued to record and tour with various lineups in later decades. The group is known for their wild, up-tempo doo-wop version of 'Unchained Melody' (number . Jersey based group from the 60's had a loyal following in the area but never enjoyed the national success they desereved. The group also cut some recordings as the Moonlighters. The award-winning group offers a continuously fresh repertoire of hundreds of popular hits that cover the last five decades. Young African American musicians were often too poor . The Encounters originated in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, mid 1963. If you close your eyes and think back to Murray the K, the Brooklyn Paramount, the street lights on Belmont Avenue, the boulevards of Bensonhurst, straphanging from a leather strap on your way to see "Dem Bums", Frankie, Dion, WMCA Good Guys, cruising the streets in a '56 Chevy with the windows cranked down, singing to the tunes on your portable AM radio, and a host of other good times, you'll know why "The Classic Sounds" sing DooWop. The group recorded rock and roll and teenage-themed uptempo love ballads for Roost Records during the mid-1950s. 2 on the U.S. pop chart, No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. There's also a pretty cool cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as a Doo-Wop song. Five seasoned entertainers with individual histories of performances at The Whitehouse in DC, the 100th Olympiad in Atlanta, live international broadcasts on Voice of America, and tours in Europe to entertain US troops, George Carl, Dave Mitchell, Cheryl De rosier, Jimmy Calinski and Fernando Rodriguez came together 10 years ago to become Harbor Lights. It originated in the 1940s in African American communities in the major cities around the United States. They are known best for their chart-topping 1961 single, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Other Bed-Stuy groups were The Impacts, The Fantastics, The Mello-Harps, The Five Discs and The Wheels. They had a smash R&B hit in 1955 with Soldier Boy (Glory 234, not the same as The Shirelles 1962 hit of the same title). They have appeared with and have opened shows for Earl Lewis & the Channels, Speedo & The Cadillacs, Arlene Smith & the Chantels, Lenny Coco & The Chimes, The Duprees, Randy & The Rainbows, The Emotions, The Devotions, The Dubs, Larry Chance & The Earls, Freddie Scott, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, Emil Stucchio & the Classics, The Jive Five, The Passions, The Fireflies, The Harptones, The Monotones, Vito Piccone & the Elegants, The Five Discs , the Quotations, Kenny Vance and the Planotones, The Legends of DooWop and The Temptations. After convincing his mother that they only wanted to sing with her son, not mug him, the foursome went to a nearby park and ended up harmonizing for hours. [3] The group issued several further singles, as well as a split LP with The Dubs in 1963. In 2000 The Moonglows were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 29.9M subscribers Jimmy joins The Roots to pay homage to doo-wop and its NYC roots by crooning "In the Still of the Night" on the Brooklyn Bridge in a. The Mighty Echoes were founded at the Olio Theater in Los Angeles in 1986 at the end of a long running musical by Harvey Shield 1284: The Pied Piper. The song was "Just to Be with You" written by Mary Kalfin. Ron said,"Is this Steve Schmidt", he answered yes, who's this! Aug. 3, 2021 Willie Winfield, whose silken lead vocals with the Harptones in the 1950s made him a favorite of doo-wop connoisseurs, even though the group never achieved wide mainstream. Brooklyn Bridge was the best. Originally inspired by American vocal groups such as the Platters and the Coasters, they soon added their own Cuban flavour to create a unique and heady mix of doo-wop, ballads and boleros, soul and samba, tumbaos and twists. Encounters : Please Say You Want Me Review: If you're a fan of authentic a cappella Doo-Wop, give the 5-man Encounters, brought to us by Collectables Records, a listen. The Cadillacs were an American rock and roll and doo-wop group from Harlem, New York, active from 1953 to 1962. Originally featuring members Neil Sedaka, Hank Medress, Eddie Rabkin, and Cynthia Zolotin, Rabkin was . Kenny Vance idolized the early doo-wop groups he saw practicing and performing on street corners in Brooklyn in the 1950s. Doo Wop - Rhythm & Blues - Mail : jcpiazza26@gmail.com . Doo Wop. The two, Dennis Chervenak and Ron Meyer, wondered if there were others who still enjoyed singing the doowop songs they grew up with. Since thier beginnings, Brylcream has graced the stages across the Southeast with many ledgendary performers such as The Coasters, Joey D and The Startlighers, Davey Jones and The Monkees, Johnny Maestro and his Brooklyn Bridge, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and many more. 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