The Nu Tornados - Philadelphia, U.S.A. (1958)

[106732]

Song was a big hit in Philla ca 1958. It inspired a group called the Quaker City Boys to record another mummers sounding tune called "Teasin" on the (Philly's) Swan label later that year.

[TaarnaHM]

I was born and raised in Philly, had this on a 45 and used to play it all the time but lost the record a LONG time ago.... Thank you for posting here! Brings back SO MANY MEMORIES! Funny, I always thought this song was done by the Mummers. Apparently I was wrong. Sounds like out beloved Philladelphia String Band, the Mummers though. :-)

[K8LiveH20]

My Husband was a member of this band and went on to have his own band called The Martiniques. His stage name was Tommy Dell.

[Ezdduf4kuZ]

I know that I've heard this once before but where, when & how it was I heard it I can't remember. What I like most about this happy uptempled song is the Banjo. What I remember Philly for is that it was the home of American Bandstand back when. All those goody good r&r clasics that came from such artists as Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Freddy Cannon & Bobby Rydell, to name a few, all hailed from Philadelphia Pa. Now we call all the good time r&r, Doowop!. Thx4 postin'!

[lscobrat]

Thank you, I have looked for this song for years. I remembered hearing it in 1958. Was one of my favorites. Thanks again for posting.

[TheLimePopsicle]

@lscobrat You're welcome! Thanks for your comments!

[bellasjc65]

This is my fathers band, He is Phil Dale he says Yeah I'll bring the girls.

[bellasjc65]

This was my fathers band. His name is Phil Dale, he says I'll bring the girls. Its so cool that its on Utube

[shagalee113]

This song reminds me of many wonderful new year's eve celebrations with our South Philly Italian family!! Many thanx for this trip down memory lane. It is such a great indelible tribute!!! Ang--south Philly in my American bandstand voice! Lol

[Mrfunkyfilmore]

i have a 45 of this group singing the 'ole mummers strut. it reminds me as a kid in the early 70's, my mom sitting by the tv on new years day back watching the mummers day parade on channel 6 wpvi-tv

[rdf1947]

This one always reminds me of American Bandstand.

[meatrainbow]

Thank you for posting this !! I picked up the 45 at a flea market over the summer and absolutely love it. Long live Philadelphia!

[TheLimePopsicle]

You're welcome!

[mthivier]

My parents had this 45, which I inherited when I was a kid, when they gave me all their old records. Thanks for posting this, I haven't hears it in thirty years. It makes me think of my parents and smile.

[TheLimePopsicle]

You're very welcome, thanks for your comment!