I think the Harptones, for me, epitomize classic doowop. There were many gtreat grous but none better. And this is my favorite of theirs. The original was on here for a while but seems to have been pulled. This performance is amazing.
This song sent chills all over my body. The setting, the tight harmonies in particular made this great doo wop song almost dream like and haunting but beautiful.
Yes Chicago Stadium. I was there 2nd. row stage right. TV special for PBS-Soundstage. Marty Pekar Ambient Sound Label. Filmed in early 80's. I have the whole show on tape. Also had The Capris,Jive Five,Mystics,Classics,Randy and The Rainbows. Strange how things happen. I've sang in The Ultimate Doo-Wop Shows with all of these groups with the exception of The Harptones. At that time was just a fan of this music and would dream about it.
Schrooms, Oops, I just put up this same video. When I searched to see if it was there, yours came up. The quality on yours is way better than the one I put up. There's a little bit of a lead-in to the song so I'm going to leave mine up (if ya don't mind) because some people like seeing the performers talking. BTW, this concert was at Chicago Stadium, late 1982.
I am sure I will listen to this every day for a long time. Truly great harmony and an amazing performance. I am very grateful to schrooms73 for posting this.
TONES AS IN HARPTONES SAYS IT ALL SMOOTH.
srcourtofficer 1 month ago
I think the Harptones, for me, epitomize classic doowop. There were many gtreat grous but none better. And this is my favorite of theirs. The original was on here for a while but seems to have been pulled. This performance is amazing.
47barolo 3 months ago
Wow, their harmony gives me goose bumps. Got Willie's autograph a few years ago. Love The Harptones Thanks
4evertemps 7 months ago
THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
harptone55 10 months ago
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doowopman49 10 months ago
SIMPLY GREAT--VOCAL HARMONY AT ITS BEST..........
turtleman1146 11 months ago
This song sent chills all over my body. The setting, the tight harmonies in particular made this great doo wop song almost dream like and haunting but beautiful.
cheengators 1 year ago
Yes Chicago Stadium. I was there 2nd. row stage right. TV special for PBS-Soundstage. Marty Pekar Ambient Sound Label. Filmed in early 80's. I have the whole show on tape. Also had The Capris,Jive Five,Mystics,Classics,Randy and The Rainbows. Strange how things happen. I've sang in The Ultimate Doo-Wop Shows with all of these groups with the exception of The Harptones. At that time was just a fan of this music and would dream about it.
BASSMANDELUX 1 year ago
Schrooms, Oops, I just put up this same video. When I searched to see if it was there, yours came up. The quality on yours is way better than the one I put up. There's a little bit of a lead-in to the song so I'm going to leave mine up (if ya don't mind) because some people like seeing the performers talking. BTW, this concert was at Chicago Stadium, late 1982.
catlarry 1 year ago
@catlarry Sure No problem... OK on the correction of where this was.
Schrooms73 1 year ago
Great version!
allaboutrecords 1 year ago
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WBugge 1 year ago
Awesome! Where, when is this from?
boltsyllable 1 year ago
@boltsyllable All I can find out that this was from a concert in New York City back in 1981.
Schrooms73 1 year ago
Spectacular video...thanks for posting.
local4news 1 year ago
WOW...Simply put, this is just pure vocal harmonization at its best. A great song sung by a great group...beautiful!
fretdoctor7 1 year ago
SIMPLY GREAT-VOCAL HARMONY AT ITS BEST--I HAVE NEVER HEARD THE HARPTONES SING THIS ACAPPELLA BEFOR...THANK YOU FOR THIS RARE TREAT....
turtleman1146 1 year ago
Such great music!
ForeverOldies 1 year ago
Nothing less than Heaven. TY.
RighteousResolve 1 year ago
How can there be less than a thousand views. This is fantastic
passover77 1 year ago
Wow. Thanks for posting this.
skybluesky71 2 years ago
One of my favorite groups singing one of my all-time favorite songs. I agree, it looks like a 1980's performance. Just gorgeous!
BRONXGIRL10 2 years ago
I'm guessing early 80s (the Ambient period)?
Doowopdan 2 years ago
Absolutely amazing & exquiste!!
One of the best and most legendary groups on all time!! Linda Champion was at her best here.
Harptones still going strong from 1953 with 3 original members!
Goldenoldies4ever 2 years ago
Yes they are one of the Best. Glad you liked it.
Schrooms73 2 years ago
I am sure I will listen to this every day for a long time. Truly great harmony and an amazing performance. I am very grateful to schrooms73 for posting this.
TheEltones 2 years ago