I have just about everything they ever recorded under all their various names. Oh yes, Shifting Sands too is beautiful. Wonderful words from a true poet's pen. Gus Gosset played this tune quite off on his radio show back in 70's. Heard for the first time of Leroy's death at one of Gus' stage shows at the NY Academy of Music. Horrible that there would not be anymore writing nor entertaining us with his wonderful voice & lyrics. Thanks for answering me.
Yes, Kitty, give yourself a treat & listen to the pure poetry of Shifting Sands - Leroy Griffen creates such incredible visual images. ". . Desert love, burning out of misery your tender kisses just turn sand to sea. Shifting sand tell me you're no mirage I give you my caravan to gaze at the stars." The Nutmegs align all my Chakras at once & make me weep.
Absolutely the most original & melodic vocal group of the era! Leroy Griffin - sweet lead & Leroy McNeil - superb base. They sounded like no other group & no other group sounded like them. They defined & still define true accapella - musical accompaniment just added further dimension to their sound. Leroy Griffen wrote pure poetry - listen intently to the lyrics - their harmony flowed more fluid than water. They are all gone now but what gifts they left for us to enjoy throughout time.
@frankiec48 Amen, Frankie C. Have you listened to Whisper Sorrow? His various referrances to Colonial Times, such as "Sleepy Hollow, where's your Crier and he alludes to various nautical terms like The Hull of the Ocean, the Lull of the Sea, Casts their Airy spells on me, The Crimson Corners of the Sky, Weave a picture of Nature's Beauty. What genius Leroy Griffin was. Left us far too early and under mysterious circumstances.
My first memory was listing to this song so it has been an uphill challenge to find a better doowop track.I have searched High and low, some have come close but none have taken the #1 spot from the Nutmegs-Let me tell you.
Much great doo wop out there...I have been listening since?????? Yea........This might be #1 on earth.......Gus G played it for me when I was a kid in NY....Still blows me away.
I have just about everything they ever recorded under all their various names. Oh yes, Shifting Sands too is beautiful. Wonderful words from a true poet's pen. Gus Gosset played this tune quite off on his radio show back in 70's. Heard for the first time of Leroy's death at one of Gus' stage shows at the NY Academy of Music. Horrible that there would not be anymore writing nor entertaining us with his wonderful voice & lyrics. Thanks for answering me.
09mskitty 3 months ago
Yes, Kitty, give yourself a treat & listen to the pure poetry of Shifting Sands - Leroy Griffen creates such incredible visual images. ". . Desert love, burning out of misery your tender kisses just turn sand to sea. Shifting sand tell me you're no mirage I give you my caravan to gaze at the stars." The Nutmegs align all my Chakras at once & make me weep.
frankiec48 4 months ago
GUS GOSSERT MEMORIES!!!
harptone55 7 months ago
Absolutely the most original & melodic vocal group of the era! Leroy Griffin - sweet lead & Leroy McNeil - superb base. They sounded like no other group & no other group sounded like them. They defined & still define true accapella - musical accompaniment just added further dimension to their sound. Leroy Griffen wrote pure poetry - listen intently to the lyrics - their harmony flowed more fluid than water. They are all gone now but what gifts they left for us to enjoy throughout time.
frankiec48 1 year ago
@frankiec48 Amen, Frankie C. Have you listened to Whisper Sorrow? His various referrances to Colonial Times, such as "Sleepy Hollow, where's your Crier and he alludes to various nautical terms like The Hull of the Ocean, the Lull of the Sea, Casts their Airy spells on me, The Crimson Corners of the Sky, Weave a picture of Nature's Beauty. What genius Leroy Griffin was. Left us far too early and under mysterious circumstances.
09mskitty 4 months ago
GREAT!!
harptone55 1 year ago
My first memory was listing to this song so it has been an uphill challenge to find a better doowop track.I have searched High and low, some have come close but none have taken the #1 spot from the Nutmegs-Let me tell you.
SINSALES 1 year ago
I love the way they play off each other rhythmically, and perfect harmonization mixed appropriately. This would NOT sound the same with a full band.
bastlake 1 year ago
Much great doo wop out there...I have been listening since?????? Yea........This might be #1 on earth.......Gus G played it for me when I was a kid in NY....Still blows me away.
474TFW 1 year ago
@474TFW Thank you very much for your very fine comment friend!!!
:-D
doowopdesire8806 1 year ago
@474TFW Yes I remember this from The Gus Gossert show.
robshannon 1 month ago
Classic and superfine...5*****...thanks guys
thecountofbasie 1 year ago
Such great music,Thanks!
ForeverOldies 1 year ago