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).
LISTEN...
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).