On August 4th, 1962 the Duprees' "You Belong To Me" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100, eventually it peaked at No. 7 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 100...
The most successful version of this song was by o Stafford; on September 13th, 1952 it reached No. 1 {for 5 weeks} on Billboard's Best Sellers chart...
Jo Stafford's version also reached #1 in the U.K; thus becomong the first song by a female singer to top the U.K. chart.
Other 1952 versions were; Dean Martin {#12} and Patti Page {#4}...
I dont know why people get mad about them using the name, Richie was the lead singer of the Duprees since 1975 so get over it he was better then any orginal Vann, or Kelly... With Tommy as lead now they should be called the wantabees lol...
Get used to it! This group of imposters have been together longer than the original Duprees and are all great singers keeping the great Duprees sound alive! Without these guys you would have NO DUPREES!!!
@gingercarco426 The lead Singer is not the orginal. He did sing on and off with them thru the years. He sang lead when they appeared on the first PBS Doo Wop show.
The orginal laed is now back and you can see him on the one of these videos. The other three have been there for years.
Let me tell you about the Duprees. I lives on 85 storms avenue in jersey city. The Duprees made their start singing in Joey Santollos house on Storms avenue and I would sit on my cousins porch and listen to them practise the original lead was a guy by the name of Joey Vann who lead them to fame. I am 63 years old and was a 13 t
I just love him...I could listen to him sing all night..He is awesome, great song keep singing Ritchie Rosato..We loved you then and Love you now...........big time
I just love him...I could listen to him sing all night..He is awesome, great song keep singing Ritchie Rosato..We loved you then and Love you now...........big time
I think each case is different. I've seen "original" groups with one backup member acting like the lead singer on hits and being terrible. I'm in favor of great music. This is great. This same group of "Duprees" sang three songs at one of the great PBS specials years ago. They knocked them out. This song, as great as it is, may not be played in 50 years. The originals are gone, but I vote for the songs to survive. Keep it playing.
Must be a lot of youngsters throwing out lead singer names here. Michael Kelly was the original lead singer of the DuPrees. That was when they WERE The DuPrees. Rosato is good & so were some of the others but are not and never will be the same as the Originals from 62!
this is a joke. when joey vann left that was the end of the duprees. i'm so tired of seeing all of these gret groups from the sixties. many of them do not have any original members left. after a while i think its time to give it up and let people remember these groups the way they really were. but i know as long as theres mony to be made this will go on. as for me i will not pay any money to see teses imposters
This is such a beautiful song! I remember buying The Duprees Greatest Hits album when I was like 12 year old lol! I was born in the 80s but was still always a 50s kid! =)
You so right ,Tommy could not hold a candle to him . But of course ,lets not forget Joey Canzano original lead singer .Its a shame they just dug these guys up and called them something that they wish they were and thats the original Duprees Oh well, guess will have to deal with the imposters for alittle while longer till the trade mark gets to where it belongs Amen
Yes that is the one and only Ritchie Rosato singing as great as ever...Not a has been ..He was and still is great and sings this song til today..I Love Ritchie Rosato<3
Sorry, not the originals!! I wouldn't pay to see them. Mike Kelly, sometimes lead and Tommy Bialoglow are still alive, and doing very well. Just my opinion!! Phyllis..
If Congress would ever pass a law that actually makes sense and do the public some good, singing groups with zero original performers would be banned from using the name. Can he sing better than me? Sure he can. Is he anywhere near the original? Nope. If they would just call themselves "The Imposters," I would be fine with their performance. Oh well.
There are now 33 states that have such a law, and efforts are far along to make it a federal law, hopefully very soon. The man behind the Truth in Music bills is Jon Baumann, better known as Bowser of Sha Na Na.
@Me112233 The law that has been passed in many states says that the group has to have at least one original member OR own the legal rights to the name. The court case was decided in favor of Tony Testa and the current group of Duprees, so they have the legal right to use the name.
@TopazDupree Oh well. That's a sad state of affairs. Law need fixing. At a minimum, they should have to disclose in clear language in advertising that these folks are simply a cover group and have no actual members of the Duprees that were members of the Duprees the time that they were getting radio play and had hits making the Billboard charts. Leave it to the politicians to allow people to deceive the public (but then, the politicians would never pass a law that would affect themselves).
@Me112233 Hello my friend its here now ,and its called the truth in music law . It keeps bogus groups like this from stealing the $ out of the pockets of the originals . Youll get flack from people who dont care about the originals only the music . But , if it wasent for the originals , there would be no music to steal from So I say to those who dont care , theses guys can never go to the bank and cash a check that says The Duprees ,because a there as phoney as a three dollar bill SORRY !
@Me112233 The lead singer, Richie Rosato was the best the duprees ever had in the past 20-years, now that he left the group, the Dupress will NEVER be the same or as good. IMO and BTW I knew and use to hang out with the Original Dupress way back in 1964-1965, in Jersey City, New jersey.
Those were the Good OLD Days, but sorry to say they are GONE forever, but always will be in my heart.
@Me112233 The lead singer, Richie Rosato was the best the duprees ever had in the past 20-years, now that he left the group, the Dupress will NEVER be the same or as good. IMO and BTW I knew and use to hang out with the Original Dupress way back in 1964-1965, in Jersey City, New jersey.
Those were the Good OLD Days, but sorry to say they are GONE forever, but a
Hey Richie, u remember when i drenched you at Kutchers, at the break? Mark was so pissed at me but it wasn't my fault. Hope you changed fast to get to the next set. It was one of those things, i got up to go to the service bar cause the girls were so overloaded, and got a couple drinks, waked out of the bar, and POW we finally met! I apologized all over myself but gracious as you are said hey no problem bro. I hope to see you in Margate with the group soon.. get it back Richie We Luv U Ronnie
no body sings like richie,,,i am so glad i found him again,,,with the inferno's,,,and i will find out when he is performing in the south jersey/philly area,,,,sing richie,,,<3
Correction! There are two original members of Duprees still alive. Tommy Bialoglow and John Salvato. Both were inducted into Group Hall of Fame in Sharon, PA. Anthony Caggiano sounds exactly like Joey Vann. He sang lead with Duprees for a short period of time. Rosato is great and so is current lead, Tommy Petillo. Johnny Rand
@johnrand09 Mike Kelly should be considered an original member, too. After all, he sang on the Duprees demos, which got them their start and took over lead in 1964 after Canzano left. My order of preference is Kelly, Canzano (Vann), and then Rosato. Forget the rest.
Mr Petillo and Tony Testa`s version of the Duprees also sound great. The truth is , the only survivng original Dupree was Mr. Bialoglow, who was inducted in the Rock N Roll hall of Fame representing the originals.Richie Rosato sounds the closest to original singer Joey Canzano aka Joey Vann.
@thebigfist The original members of The Duprees were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon PA as part of the Class of 2006. Tom Bialoglow represented the group at the award ceremony, held on Nov. 6, 2008. You can view photos of the induction ceremony on the Vocal Group Hall of Fame official website.
This is the best sounding version of the original group. I may be a little prejudice, Jimmy Spinelli is a friend and long time former neighbor of mine.
Mike Kelly was the best, Richie was a good sub. I hope Mike gets the name back. He is essentially origional and this bunch with Petrillo should just call themselves something else.
Tony Testa parades around like he's some kind of superstar! Truth is he's a latter day replacement back up singer! Richie Rosato has credential as a 25 year or so member as lead singer. If the surviving original members win their lawsuit and get the name back they could do alot worse than bring Mr Rosato back.
@brutusdog I loved Joey Van and The Duprees but all but 3 of those guys are dead and Tom the falsetto dropped out of the group even before Have You Heard, So what you have here is sorry they are dead for the most part! what can you do? , Even if Mike Kelly and John Salvato ( I love them both) get the legal rights to the name it will still not be the original group , what you at least have here is guys who can sing and carry on in some familiar fashion the smooth, big band Dupree sound,
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On August 4th, 1962 the Duprees' "You Belong To Me" entered Billboard's Hot Top 100, eventually it peaked at No. 7 and spent 13 weeks in the Top 100...
The most successful version of this song was by o Stafford; on September 13th, 1952 it reached No. 1 {for 5 weeks} on Billboard's Best Sellers chart...
Jo Stafford's version also reached #1 in the U.K; thus becomong the first song by a female singer to top the U.K. chart.
Other 1952 versions were; Dean Martin {#12} and Patti Page {#4}...
sauquoit13456 1 week ago
not the originals
westsidewarrior1972 2 weeks ago
There is such an appreciation for this fine music, just listen to the audience at the beginning...
mrbillhicks 4 weeks ago
They should listen to Joey Vann (Canzano) or Mike Reilly
Petekiv 1 month ago
Wonderful song, wonderful performance, and nice touch at the end.
huyked 1 month ago
And I grew up with music.. Todays crap should be banned
MrShield222 1 month ago 2
Wonderful voices. 5 people are tone deaf.
MrJ20tower 1 month ago
I dont know why people get mad about them using the name, Richie was the lead singer of the Duprees since 1975 so get over it he was better then any orginal Vann, or Kelly... With Tommy as lead now they should be called the wantabees lol...
MrJaybird1980 1 month ago
Get used to it! This group of imposters have been together longer than the original Duprees and are all great singers keeping the great Duprees sound alive! Without these guys you would have NO DUPREES!!!
doowopper718 2 months ago
Are they the Original Duprees? If not they are doing a Great Job! The Lead Singer is So Handsome. Sings Fabulous! Love this Song and Them. GIGI
gingercarco426 2 months ago
@gingercarco426
No, they are not original members, which upsets many people that they use the name.
DooWopJoe 2 months ago
@DooWopJoe they may not be the originals BUT THEY ARE THE BEST!!!!!
formerjerseygal 2 months ago
@gingercarco426 The lead Singer is not the orginal. He did sing on and off with them thru the years. He sang lead when they appeared on the first PBS Doo Wop show.
The orginal laed is now back and you can see him on the one of these videos. The other three have been there for years.
1Fourwinns 2 months ago
I love this group of the "Duprees". Lead singer's voice is awesome.
Gravity1283 4 months ago
well...1. they are not the origianls. 2. they should have a thier own name. 3 they are very good!!! i gotta say...awesome!!!
damanfrom808 5 months ago
This FAKE group should be ashamed to get on stage and impersonate the original Duprees.
They STINK and should be ordered by a judge to stop using a name that doesn't even belong to them! "Give them the hook", my pop would always say.
711Shamus 5 months ago
Year old kid listening to this great group
georgerestivo 7 months ago
@georgerestivo
Cool comments, George! Thanks!
DooWopJoe 7 months ago
Let me tell you about the Duprees. I lives on 85 storms avenue in jersey city. The Duprees made their start singing in Joey Santollos house on Storms avenue and I would sit on my cousins porch and listen to them practise the original lead was a guy by the name of Joey Vann who lead them to fame. I am 63 years old and was a 13 t
georgerestivo 7 months ago
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I just love him...I could listen to him sing all night..He is awesome, great song keep singing Ritchie Rosato..We loved you then and Love you now...........big time
californiadreamer333 8 months ago
I just love him...I could listen to him sing all night..He is awesome, great song keep singing Ritchie Rosato..We loved you then and Love you now...........big time
californiadreamer333 8 months ago
Just love this guy! Sings the song great and he is awesome
californiadreamer333 8 months ago
I think each case is different. I've seen "original" groups with one backup member acting like the lead singer on hits and being terrible. I'm in favor of great music. This is great. This same group of "Duprees" sang three songs at one of the great PBS specials years ago. They knocked them out. This song, as great as it is, may not be played in 50 years. The originals are gone, but I vote for the songs to survive. Keep it playing.
LOCKED121 8 months ago
@LOCKED121 I hope you are wrong. I hope it keeps playing for another 50 years more. It would be a tragedy if that is not so.
calihartley2010 4 months ago
Must be a lot of youngsters throwing out lead singer names here. Michael Kelly was the original lead singer of the DuPrees. That was when they WERE The DuPrees. Rosato is good & so were some of the others but are not and never will be the same as the Originals from 62!
hedaman1000 8 months ago
this is a joke. when joey vann left that was the end of the duprees. i'm so tired of seeing all of these gret groups from the sixties. many of them do not have any original members left. after a while i think its time to give it up and let people remember these groups the way they really were. but i know as long as theres mony to be made this will go on. as for me i will not pay any money to see teses imposters
rouyth 9 months ago
This is such a beautiful song! I remember buying The Duprees Greatest Hits album when I was like 12 year old lol! I was born in the 80s but was still always a 50s kid! =)
missohio83 10 months ago
You so right ,Tommy could not hold a candle to him . But of course ,lets not forget Joey Canzano original lead singer .Its a shame they just dug these guys up and called them something that they wish they were and thats the original Duprees Oh well, guess will have to deal with the imposters for alittle while longer till the trade mark gets to where it belongs Amen
mrconcertman 11 months ago
La mia canzone preferita oldies! i testi sono molto sentite..
OneFoxyLady60 1 year ago
Mike Kelly is still the best Lead .
emttech 1 year ago
this is the best of the Duprees.....I loved Joey but richie Rosato is great...
hardsly 1 year ago
Yes that is the one and only Ritchie Rosato singing as great as ever...Not a has been ..He was and still is great and sings this song til today..I Love Ritchie Rosato<3
californiadreamer333 1 year ago
:56 second mark....Send me photographs and what buddy??? :)
NJPlayer79 1 year ago
@NJPlayer79
Send me photographs and souvenirs.
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
Sorry, not the originals!! I wouldn't pay to see them. Mike Kelly, sometimes lead and Tommy Bialoglow are still alive, and doing very well. Just my opinion!! Phyllis..
sleepytimegalz 1 year ago
richie is way better then the originals
1980jaybird 1 year ago
irdc009 did a better job than this singer!
irdc009 1 year ago
isn't that Ritchie Rosato singing here? sure as hell looks like him to me.
denniswilsonfan 1 year ago
you may fight in court for your musical rights to the duprees, but let the music play
321sjs321 1 year ago 3
the greatest and most beautiful love song of all time
321sjs321 1 year ago 4
If Congress would ever pass a law that actually makes sense and do the public some good, singing groups with zero original performers would be banned from using the name. Can he sing better than me? Sure he can. Is he anywhere near the original? Nope. If they would just call themselves "The Imposters," I would be fine with their performance. Oh well.
Me112233 1 year ago 2
@Me112233
There are now 33 states that have such a law, and efforts are far along to make it a federal law, hopefully very soon. The man behind the Truth in Music bills is Jon Baumann, better known as Bowser of Sha Na Na.
DooWopJoe 1 year ago
@Me112233 The law that has been passed in many states says that the group has to have at least one original member OR own the legal rights to the name. The court case was decided in favor of Tony Testa and the current group of Duprees, so they have the legal right to use the name.
TopazDupree 1 year ago
@TopazDupree Oh well. That's a sad state of affairs. Law need fixing. At a minimum, they should have to disclose in clear language in advertising that these folks are simply a cover group and have no actual members of the Duprees that were members of the Duprees the time that they were getting radio play and had hits making the Billboard charts. Leave it to the politicians to allow people to deceive the public (but then, the politicians would never pass a law that would affect themselves).
Me112233 1 year ago
@Me112233 I agree with you.thanks for the post.
darlinlorr 1 year ago
@Me112233 Are you a skeptic or a cynic
amphibian62 1 year ago
@Me112233 Hello my friend its here now ,and its called the truth in music law . It keeps bogus groups like this from stealing the $ out of the pockets of the originals . Youll get flack from people who dont care about the originals only the music . But , if it wasent for the originals , there would be no music to steal from So I say to those who dont care , theses guys can never go to the bank and cash a check that says The Duprees ,because a there as phoney as a three dollar bill SORRY !
mrconcertman 1 year ago
@mrconcertman RICHIE IS THE BEST LEAD I'VE EVER HEARD SING WITH THE DUPREES,THE OTHERS WERE PASTEL COMPARED TO HIM!!!
thedixierose913 11 months ago
@Me112233 The lead singer, Richie Rosato was the best the duprees ever had in the past 20-years, now that he left the group, the Dupress will NEVER be the same or as good. IMO and BTW I knew and use to hang out with the Original Dupress way back in 1964-1965, in Jersey City, New jersey.
Those were the Good OLD Days, but sorry to say they are GONE forever, but always will be in my heart.
ron4498 8 months ago
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@Me112233 The lead singer, Richie Rosato was the best the duprees ever had in the past 20-years, now that he left the group, the Dupress will NEVER be the same or as good. IMO and BTW I knew and use to hang out with the Original Dupress way back in 1964-1965, in Jersey City, New jersey.
Those were the Good OLD Days, but sorry to say they are GONE forever, but a
lways will be in my heart.
ron4498 8 months ago
@keygroove I agree. The Petillo verson, a Tribute band, kinda bothers me. To much puttin on.
sunkistdds 1 year ago
The music goes on still
someoneme9 1 year ago
Looooove the Duprees back then and now...they sound better today even though different ones are in the group.
Swan1947 1 year ago
Hey Richie, u remember when i drenched you at Kutchers, at the break? Mark was so pissed at me but it wasn't my fault. Hope you changed fast to get to the next set. It was one of those things, i got up to go to the service bar cause the girls were so overloaded, and got a couple drinks, waked out of the bar, and POW we finally met! I apologized all over myself but gracious as you are said hey no problem bro. I hope to see you in Margate with the group soon.. get it back Richie We Luv U Ronnie
RatPakForEvr 1 year ago
no body sings like richie,,,i am so glad i found him again,,,with the inferno's,,,and i will find out when he is performing in the south jersey/philly area,,,,sing richie,,,<3
donnapitz 1 year ago 2
Again a nice posting! Long Live Doo Wop!!!!!
mikeletz 1 year ago
LoVe this SoNg
The DUPREES are FANTASTIC
BobE316 1 year ago
The present Duprees are so inferior now that Richie Rosato no longer sings lead for them, Richie you were the best their best lead singer.
cosneg1149 1 year ago
I Love you Ritchie 'Rosato......You can sing this to me anytime..Love you<3
californiadreamer333 1 year ago
I Love Ritchie Rosato...<3
californiadreamer333 1 year ago
For a long time you couldnt find a video of the Duprees w/ Richie Rosato as lead. Glad they fixed that !
boaterbil 1 year ago
Correction! There are two original members of Duprees still alive. Tommy Bialoglow and John Salvato. Both were inducted into Group Hall of Fame in Sharon, PA. Anthony Caggiano sounds exactly like Joey Vann. He sang lead with Duprees for a short period of time. Rosato is great and so is current lead, Tommy Petillo. Johnny Rand
johnrand09 2 years ago
@johnrand09 Mike Kelly should be considered an original member, too. After all, he sang on the Duprees demos, which got them their start and took over lead in 1964 after Canzano left. My order of preference is Kelly, Canzano (Vann), and then Rosato. Forget the rest.
keygroove 1 year ago
Mr Petillo and Tony Testa`s version of the Duprees also sound great. The truth is , the only survivng original Dupree was Mr. Bialoglow, who was inducted in the Rock N Roll hall of Fame representing the originals.Richie Rosato sounds the closest to original singer Joey Canzano aka Joey Vann.
thebigfist 2 years ago
@thebigfist The original members of The Duprees were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon PA as part of the Class of 2006. Tom Bialoglow represented the group at the award ceremony, held on Nov. 6, 2008. You can view photos of the induction ceremony on the Vocal Group Hall of Fame official website.
TopazDupree 1 year ago
Loved you then and love you now...You are just great....
californiadreamer333 2 years ago 3
This is the best sounding version of the original group. I may be a little prejudice, Jimmy Spinelli is a friend and long time former neighbor of mine.
Brooklyn50s 2 years ago
Richie Rosato blows Mike Kelly out of the water
Orpheusftw 2 years ago 4
ahhhh, this is nice for a tribute group. Rosato is the best thing since Joey Canzano (Vann).
Thanks for the post,
ken
kjboogie 2 years ago 16
@kjboogie DITTO!!!
yiayiarosie 1 year ago
they are a great copy band.and pay ritchie.what ever he want's the other guy not
wolfmanrick 2 years ago 5
Mike Kelly was the best, Richie was a good sub. I hope Mike gets the name back. He is essentially origional and this bunch with Petrillo should just call themselves something else.
sunkistdds 2 years ago 2
Tony Testa parades around like he's some kind of superstar! Truth is he's a latter day replacement back up singer! Richie Rosato has credential as a 25 year or so member as lead singer. If the surviving original members win their lawsuit and get the name back they could do alot worse than bring Mr Rosato back.
npwd 2 years ago 3
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why would they bring back Rosato? They have a better lead singer..
musics4Rsoul 2 years ago
I just love Ritchie Rosato and by the way he is now with the Infernos another great band..Go Ritchie sing it...
californiadreamer333 2 years ago 9
The original lead singer was Joey Canzano AKA Chubby or Joey Vann as he was known in the group ( stage name ) he was the best !!!
MrConcertman1 2 years ago
Great song and lead singer.....Keep 'em coming.....Jim - "Lola and The Saints"
jimdoowop 2 years ago
Thanks for this wonderful video clip.
nancyfloressantos 2 years ago
The Duprees were and are no more. Good group back when. Today, who knows who these guys are. This video lead singer is gone now too, I think.
brutusdog 2 years ago 4
As mentioned above, the lead singer, Richie Rosato, is now with the Infernos.
DooWopJoe 2 years ago
@brutusdog I loved Joey Van and The Duprees but all but 3 of those guys are dead and Tom the falsetto dropped out of the group even before Have You Heard, So what you have here is sorry they are dead for the most part! what can you do? , Even if Mike Kelly and John Salvato ( I love them both) get the legal rights to the name it will still not be the original group , what you at least have here is guys who can sing and carry on in some familiar fashion the smooth, big band Dupree sound,
rakeuiff 1 year ago
@brutusdog THE FRONTMAN HERE IS RICHIE ROSATO. TOM D BRICK,NJ
doowopman49 1 year ago
We enjoyed this until he let the audience finish it. His dramatic ending had always been one of our favorite parts of this song!
9675775 2 years ago
Richie Rosato, now with the Inferno's in New Jersey
bythesea100 2 years ago 6
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bythesea100 2 years ago
Joey, I loved this lead singer, do you have his name!! Gosh, how great can you get!! The Duprees, a household name.....
katyinnc 2 years ago 3