Little known photo of the Diamonds dated at the end of 1955 when they began their musical career.
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THE DIAMONDS...
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WILLIE ZANGO (Gizmo records)
WILLIE ZANGO.
-Nancy Jane / Sandra. Gizmo records-1961.
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THEY SANG ON THE CORNER IN STATEN ISLAND - Vol 1 and 2 - 25 VA Tracks
Two other interesting compilations for the doo wop fans with many white groups.
Available on eBay.
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THE FABULOUS FOUR ...spanish EP on eBay
Superb ITEM!! The ULTRA RARE spanish EP by the The FABULOUS FOUR released in the early 60's with a brilliant picture sleeve. Super rare, almost impossible to find.
Original!!! Not a boot or later pressing!!!!
Artist: The FABULOUS FOUR
Format: EP
Record Company: HISPAVOX
Catalogue No.: HO 027-08
Songs:
1.- Why do fools fall in love
2.- Betty Ann
3.- mr Twist
4.- In the chapel in the moonlight
Sleeve in VG+ shape
Record in M-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-FABULOUS-FOUR-Super-Rare-Original-Spain-EP-with-PS-Betty-Ann-3-DOO-WOP/232789302907?hash=item363352de7b:g:ISgAAOSwlKRbEHKM
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DOO WOP BOOK...The Mystics
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Rare to listen on YouTube
The classic "At the hop" here with the rare intro appeared in the second release of this doo wop record in Singular records.
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THE TREN-DELS aka THE TRENDS
The Tren-Dels aka The Trends; Tony Amaral, Jim Romero, Herbie Lopes and Joe Lopes problaby from Lowell, Massachusetts.
Scope Records.
THE TRENDS.
-Once Again / Silly Grin-1959.
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DANNY BRIKTA... Nitro records.
Danny is present in the Jeff Kreiter Vocal Group Record Guide with...
-Sweet Little Angel / You Know Why. Nitro record-1963.
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THE 45's...THE SHADOWS
The Shadows 45 on El-Gee-Bee # 101 from 1958 out of Atlanta Georgia with the sides "I Love You / Looly Lou.
This 45 rpm is present in the Jeff Kreiter guide with a value of $500.
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THE NOTATIONS...Clarity records
This record was recorded in Union City in mid 60s. By the Notations. A group out of Bayonne, N.J. Group founder, Joseph Riccio Lead Singer, Tommy Zenda. Second tenor, George Tiny Slavoaka Bass and Ralph Feuker. First tenor.
Present in the Jeff Kreiter vocal group guide...
-On the other side of the world / I just want to know. 196?.
Actually this record was released in the mid 60's (Vietnam era).
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They have another record in Clarity records don't present in the doo wop guides.
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THE REVIVAL YEARS...Reunion
Group formed in Miami, FL by Walter Hochhauser (Lead), Joe Neary (1st Tenor), Paul Horowitz (2nd Tenor), Carmine DeSena (Baritone), Joel Bressler (Bass) and guest vocal Jimmy Gallagher of the Passions.
In 1985 recorded for Miami doo wop Records the sides "Made for Lovers / I Believe. present in the Jeff Kreiter vocal group guide.
Unfortunately their songs are not available on youtube.
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ACETATE DOO WOP (The Day We Fell In Love)
This is the Ovations song and is different from the released version. I don't know if they are the Ovations with an alternative take or a different group with a new version.
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THE INVICTAS with Ruth Ann...MAVIS records.
Instrumental band founded in 1962 in the Grand Rapids, Michigan área by Denny Cusan (Bass guitar), Pat Cooper (Keyboards), Doug Inman (Drums) and Craig King (Guitar). in 1963 picked up a vocalist, Ruth Ann Labinskas (Scott) and became "Ruth Ann and the Invictas", then "The Invictas with Ruth Ann", finally ending up as "Ruth Ann and the Footsteps".
More information at; http://www.westmichmusichystericalsociety.com/ruth-ann-and-the-footsteps/
Present in The Complete Book of Doo Wop with...
- I Met Him At The Dance / Oh Mama. Mavis Records-1963 but listed in this book only as The Invictas.
But they don't have a doo wop sound.
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100.000 views on youtube.
Happy to receive a notice from YouTube that one of my doo wop videos has exceeded 100.000 visits.
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HELP with...THE DEWDROPS
This is a rare photo of a group called THE DEWDROPS I do not have any information about them and unknow if they ever recorded any disc.
If someone recognizes them or has information about them please let me know, any help will be well received.
Male groups with this name listed in the doo wop books are...
-Little Clem & The Dew Drops-Waiting in The Chapel / Plea Of Love. Zynn records-1958.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJAcqsUtsxE
-Henry Clement & The Dew Drops - I'm So In Love With You / Please, Please Darling. Zynn records-1958.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE0ouN7EYvo
-Honey & The Dew-Drops–Come My Little Baby / Confucius Say. MMC records-1959.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24JHh-TeJck
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THE SATELLITES...United Artists Records
THE SATELLITES.
-I Found a Girl / My Piggie´s Gotta Dance. United Artists records-1958.
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DION & THE BELMONTS LIVE PERFORMANCE PHOTOS.
For fans of Dion & The Belmonts...
Rare Photographs of Dion and The Belmonts taken at a performance in July 1961 at Lake Resort.
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KELANI KEALOHA...Picture Sleeve
1960 picture sleeve of Kelani Kealoha on United Artists records Records with the sides -It Wasn't a Dream / Penny My Love. present in the Kreiter's guide with a value of $75.
Click on the photo to read the biography of Kelani..
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THE SHAMETTS aka THE SHAM-ETTES
Female vocal trio, consisting of Fran Curcio, Loraine Genero and Jane Anderson.
Orginally set up by to perform backing vocals for Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs, they also released a couple of 45 rpm on their own.
Present in the Complete Book of Doo Wop as...
THE SHAM-ETTES.
-You're Welcome Back / He'll Come Back. MGM records-1967.
But this is another mistake of the book why they don't have a doowop sound.
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Jerry Coulston...Christy Records
Jerry Coulston from Watsonville, California formed in 1957 the band The Pacers Jerry Coulston - Vocals, Willie Bryant - Lead Guitar, Louie Payne - Bass, Ron Coulston - Drums and Jerry Summerall - Rhythm Guitar, they signed with Christy Records who add the vocal group The Jades as backing group.
In this label they recorded four 45 rpm present in the Kreiter Vocal Group guide as...
Jerry Coulston and The Jades with The Pacers Band.
-Bon Bon Baby / Caveman Hop-1959.
-Go Ask Your Mama / What's Your Personality-1960.
-Bon-Bon Baby / Go Ask You Mama-1960.
-Bon-Bon Baby / Crater Creepers-1961.
More info at; http://www.montereybaymusic.com/JerryCoulston
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