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JAN DAVIS aka THE HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS.

November 12, 2013, 12:00 am
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Guitarrist and songwritter JAN DAVIS (he writter_Fugitive. a hit by The Ventures in 1964) from California is present in the doo wop guides with...

-You're Not Welcome(Anymore)/Don't Walk Away. Rendezvous Records-1963.

The songs on this record include the work of Jan Davis and Buzz Clifford(see in this blog).

To Listen or Download A Side,please visit;https://app.box.com/s/algc0g4euiyzwlux4x2l

Re-released in 1964 on the Parkway label as by THE HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS with a different B Side_White Silk Gloves.

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TERRY THOMPSON & THE JESTERS (Dinnerset Records)

November 13, 2013, 12:00 am
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TERRY THOMPSON & THE JESTERS.

Terry Thompson (Vocals, Guitar),  Jerry Martin (Sax),  Buddy Title (Bass, Keys),  Howard Jones (Drums),  Johnny Catalano (Drums) and  Gig Louvier (Vocals).

Angela Mia/At The Dinnerset. Dinnerset Records-1960.(with Leo Louvier and the Jesterettes on vocals).

Unlisted in the doo wop guides but A Side is a good doo wop oriented tune.

Information,mp3 songs and pictures at; http://www.stlmusicyesterdays.com/Jesters%20TT.htm

Or go to Youtube...



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THE SAXONS (Sho-Biz Records)

November 14, 2013, 12:00 am
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From The Complete Book Of Doo Wop...

THE SAXONS.

-Camel Walk. Sho-Biz Records-1960.

THIS IS AN INSTRUMENTAL SIDE.

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The Saxons from New Orleans were a band formed in the summer of 1957 and stayed together until 1965. The members of the band were Marty Roberts (tenor sax), Ralph Paillot (tenor sax), Arthur 'Skip' Godwin (baritone sax), Tommy "Chopsley" George (guitar), John "Beanzo' Weinmunson (singer and bass), Robert Jenson (piano) and Owen Mohr (drums).

They recorded nice vocal sides as_Don't Say Goodbye.

To Listen or Download,please visit; https://app.box.com/s/9jyyudot6butm6shlg67

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THE ORIGINAL GROUP (Smash Records)

November 15, 2013, 12:00 am
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THE RHYTHMETTES...This Is Their Life...

November 16, 2013, 12:00 am
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THE LOVETONES aka COVE-TONES

November 17, 2013, 12:00 am
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HELP ME with....

November 19, 2013, 6:46 am
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JOHNNY LYNDON (& The Orbits).

Present in the doo wop guides with...

-My One Desire/Bill Bailey. Whiteley Records-?.

Anyone have these two songs?. please write me to...
 
doowopbrothers@mixmail.com

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THE JOHNNY DEE TRIO _Sincere

November 20, 2013, 12:00 am
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UNLISTED....

November 21, 2013, 12:00 am
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GROUP HISTORY (13)...

November 22, 2013, 12:00 am
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THE ZIRCONS (Mellomood Records).

Interracial group(three italians,one black and a polish) from the East Harlem streets formed in the fall of 1963 by  Jimmy Gerenetski (Lead),Neil Collelo,John Loiacano,Kenneth Pulicino and Donald Lewis.

Record collector Sal Donnarumma discovered the group singing on the street and send this to Billy Shibilski of  the label Mellomood Records (label name by Billy’s favourite group,the Mello-Moods).

Billy hear the Gerenetski’s Lead voice similar to Jimmy Baumont lead voice of The Skyliners and the group recorded acappella the Skyliner’s side_Lonely Way. with a version of The Hertbeats tune_Your Way. on the B Side, this with music.

Download at;

https://app.box.com/s/34cn9011syf5veaehq1m

https://app.box.com/s/s79chznfda5bwlwpfuni

2 Sides on Youtube...



The single was released in November,1963 and their A Side(one of the first new acappella tunes ) played so good in the tri-state radio area until early 1964 but unafortunely the group never reorded again.

This Zircons group not have any relation with the group that recorded for Old Timer Records(see in this blog).
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THE ARVAK'S (Epic Records)

November 23, 2013, 12:00 am
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In 1960 the canadian vocal group Les Avark's backed to Paula Gay on their Event's sides_Hi Mr. Moon(Cha Cha)/Where Is That Rainbow?. released in the US by Epic Records and unlisted in the doo wop guides. A Side is a nice popish white doo wop side.


To Listen or Download,please visit;https://app.box.com/s/ifiasrvszzu6j8kt9nm6

2 Sides on Youtube...



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CHUCK FOOTE (Soncraft Records)

November 24, 2013, 12:00 am
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Chuck Foote is present in the doo wop guides with his oriented doo wop single_Come Back/You're Running Out Of Kisses. from 1961 on Soncraft Records.



To Listen or Download A Side,please visit;https://app.box.com/s/52qof27hbxx9u4v75kek

Or go to Youtube...

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Picture Sleeve...FRANKIE BEARSE

November 25, 2013, 12:00 am
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Above rare picture sleeve of Frankie Bearse (& The Voices) from 1964 for Olimpic Record with the sides_No End To Love/I Cry. present in the doo wop guides with a value of $ 20 but the books not mentioned this sleeve.

To Listen or Download, B Side,please visit;https://app.box.com/s/3fy6ih7tzcea4pytu0lj

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CHECK-MATES (Regency Records)

November 26, 2013, 12:00 am
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Interracial group/band ( 3 black and 2 white members) from Fort Wayne, Indiana formed  in 1957 as The Continentals by Sonny Charles, Robert Stevens,Marwin"Sweet Louie"Smiht,Harvey Trees and Bill Van Buskir with ocassional members Calvin Thomas and Jimmy Milton.


In 1959 backed to Cliff Ayers on his Emerald's  sides_I Wonder Why/Dance With The Dolly. (see in this blog).


The groups members joined the army together and got assigned to the entertainment division in 1960.When they got out of the service in 1962 they signed with Regency Records where recorded one single as the CHECK-MATES with the sides_What Do You Do/Shoo-Bee Shoo-Bee Do.

To Listen or Download A Side,please visit;https://app.box.com/s/x23dmj1peegh6qy15ppo

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The group continue recording for Ikon,Capitol or A & M Records (not present in the doo wop guides) and singing in Las Vegas shows.

Complete bio of the group at;

http://www.soulcity.ndo.co.uk/OO_Souls/John_Soul_Smith/Johns/johns_3.html
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THE CORONADOS_ Let's Get Acquainted

November 27, 2013, 12:00 am
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The Coronados were two brothers and one sister american indians from New Mexico; Rubin,Steven and Anita Ortiz .

In 1954 recorded for Decca Records as The Ortiz Trio the sides_Blue Moon/In Lovely Old New Mexico. (A Side is a latin pop ballad version of Rogers & Hart's with spanish & english mixed lyrics).


 They were present in the doo wop guides as The Coronados with...

-Let's Get Acquainted/I Came Back To Say I'm Sorry. Vik Records-1956.
-My Beautiful Dream/No, No Blues. Vik Records-1957.
-Goodnight Kiss/World Of Confusion. U. A. Records-1958.
-Tell Me Yes/Little Moon. Columbia Records-1959.
-The Nature Of My Love/I Believe. Columbia Records-1959.
-You Fool/My Beautiful Dream. Todd Records-1963.

To Listen or Download_ Let's Get Acquainted. please visit;https://app.box.com/s/b6ksrhe9tbetdf7iif5v

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Additional Note.

After this group recorded for RCA , Four Corners...and others Coronado's on Peerless and Ric Records also were listed in the doo wop guides but I can't find if they have any relation with the above mentioned group, anyone know?.
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THE CHARMETTES (Mona Records)

November 28, 2013, 12:00 am
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In 1960 Sharilyn Martin, her sister Radean Martin and Susan Meriwhether were know as The Charmettes and rcorded for Mona Records the sides_The Deeds To My Heart/I Love You To The Nith Degree.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czKaJu-RFDc

In 1962 signed with Caricature Records and backed to John Shur on his sides_I Got Caught In The Washing Machine and I'm Gonna Twist All Night!/Mashed Potato Sue. and to Saladin aka Tony D'Angelo on his Teal Records Sides_Walkin/Hopeless.

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Below John Shur and the Charmettes signing the contract with Caricature Records Standing is Saladin (a.k.a. Tony D'Angelo) another Caricature recording artist.


Thanks to; http://oldwax.blogspot.com.es/2011/08/i-got-caught-in-washing-machine-and-im.html

PROBLABLY...

The same Charmette's group on Tri-Disc Records_ Why Oh Why/On A Night Like Tonight.

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BY REQUEST....

November 29, 2013, 12:00 am
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THE MYSTICS... Spanish Ep....

November 30, 2013, 12:00 am
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THE EXPRESSIONS...Rare Demo Copy...

December 1, 2013, 12:00 am
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THE GUM DROPS (King/Decca/Coral Records)

December 2, 2013, 12:00 am
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White trio from Westchester, New York formed by Ray "Allen" Albanese(Vocal/Guitar),Frank Rey(Vocal/Bass) and Harold "Feirstein" Stone (Vocal/Piano).

In 1954-55 recorded for King Records pop songs as the Ray Allen Trio (not present in the doo wop guides).

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgV42iBC7yw

During 1955 changed their name to The Gum Drops and recorded with new member Vinnie ”Bell” Gambella the sides.....

-Gum Drop/Don't Take It So Hard-1955
-I'll Wait For One More Train/Don't Take It So Hard-1955
-I Wonder And Wonder/I'll Follow You.1955
-Natural Born Lover/Chapel Of Hearts-1956
-Ba-Bee-Da Boat Is Leaving/Pigeon-1957

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In 1958 recorded their best single For Decca Records...

-You're The One/Gum Drop Shoes And Bells In Her Hair.

Downloat at:

https://app.box.com/s/3y4d2e65gf04nsmuihlc

https://app.box.com/s/2lge3nzgwyurb0c5g9wf


After signed with Coral Records where recorded...


-My Own True Love/On The Wings Of The Win-1958
-I Spoke Too Soon/Sie-Tu (It's You, It's You)-1959
-It Happens Every Day/They Wake Me-1959

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Finally recorded as Ray Allen & The Upbeats (see in this blog).

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