WOW! Thanks for this song dowooper51. It brings back memories I totally forgot. I remember my girlfriends & I fooling around and singing with Buddy Trancynger in the hallway of Homefield Bowling Alley in Yonkers many years ago. What a nice guy. I can't remember if the whole group was there but they did sing this song (1st time I heard it). If I remember correctly, Bob Malara's family owned a restaurant right up the street from the bowling alley. Great voices & great days!! Thanks again!
@chipmonk273 WOW, I just got the chills reading your comment, unbelivable, what i'd give to have a flashback like that! They had a reunion in 1987 & released a CD w/ 12 great goosebumpers including this song, fantastic CD called: Testerday Once More w/ Diane & Frank Marino, Ralph Parucci, John "Buddy" Trancynger, Joel Katz even joined in.
@dowopper51 Must've been a fabulous reunion! Thanks for the name of the CD. I'll try to find it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane and keep playing those dowops and "LOOKING FOR AN ECHO"! :)
Kind of reminds me of a Teenager in Love by Dion but it definetly not a cover of the song, in fact I dig this song more(right). It also reminds me of 16 reasons by Connie, which has been one of my all time favorites!!!! This is a bueatiful love song & I do expect to be back for another listen or more, I've never heard this song until now as the dj's never played it here in Vancouver Cda. I've already rated this one as a chart topper so all I have to do now is say Thankyou 4 postin'!!lol
@BarneyUSMC Well thank you Barney, you just made my day. I'm happy to see the amount of records coming from all around the world from myself and others and reading kind comments like yours, I never dreamed after 50 years this would have been possible. I sure hope YT stays around long ehough to post all that's out there. As for myself, I barely scratched the suface. Keep enjoying my friend, plenty more to post!
@david32691 Give me a day or so and I'll post more by them with photos of the group. They had a reunion in 1987 with the original lead, Frank Cammarata & bass John Trancynger, they still sound great. Dave chances are I'll get em' posted tomorrow!
The first time I ever consciously heard the term "doo-wop" was during the announcement of this song on the radio in the 1970s, which I happened to record on a cassette that I still have. It took almost twenty years until I ever heard this song again, thanks to the Internet.
The second time I heard the term "doo-wop" was during an announcement of "Teenager in Love" by Dion & the Belmonts, which sounded very similar to this.
I obviously rolled onto the doo-wop scene from the "white" side. :-)
This song peaked at #21 on the January 30, 1961 chart for KYA in San Francisco. Was also on the KEWB chart in SF, so it was getting some good airplay there. But on Billboard, it fell just short on the Hot 100, bubbling under at #104.
I barely remember it in RI, I think I heard it only once on the radio. A friend of mine had it on reel to reel recorded from 1961, that's how I got to know it.
Typically great George Goldner production...love this one...makes me very happy to read the comments from Gogakos4ever...grew up myself with wide tastes thanks to my parents...my mom loved classic R&B, my dad dug Sinatra and big band swing...I got into everything inbetween...but doo-wop rules...
WOW, I didn't know you were only 14, however, I'm very proud of you for listening, I posted many like this, check them out, let me know what you think. When I was 14 I'd play these records day & night, non stop. I'd walk weekly to the record shop, LADD'S Music. When I was 14 it was 1964.
i know, i know i think you are very lucky you were borned these years cause these years were full of good music that followed all the other generations from 60's to 80's...from then it's another story...
I'm so glad to see some people of your generation love doo-wop. After all of us that grew up with this great music have moved on and the original artists have all past, it will be up to your generation to keep the music alive. Probably your friends may think you are kind of weird for
liking music that was popular when your grandparents were young, but us old doo-woppers are greatful to you and others of your generation for your interest in this great music.
As Jay Traynor " Jay & Americans" said on the last PBS Doo Wop show, it went something like this: we need to keep this music alive so our children and their children will hear them for years to come & enjoy these sounds like we have. I'm 60, it seems like yesterday walking to LADD'S MUSIC to buy Ernie Maresca-Shout Shout. I made the trip 3 times then finally the 1st copies arrived. That was my very 1st record I bought with my own money in 1962 & haven't stopped since, we must keep it alive!
To add to what you say here, it is important that we relish any opportunity to see these great performers live whenever we can. You may never have another opportunity. Unfortunately, it seems each week we lose one or more of our icons. Doo-wop artists are no different than regular people. They get old and die. People do not live forever. However, we can all work to keep the music alive forever in our own small ways.
How true! Sadly we lost Herbert Rickey of the Videls in Dec 2009. I just found out, his wife just contacted me. It's great that there are so many collectors out there that hung on to their records, it's like time in a bottle. I almost sold my entire collection off until I discovered youtube. Sadly I already sold about 500 hundred of the higher priced ones on ebay since 2000. Now I'm just glad to be a part of spreading the music around, it's a good feeling keeping it alive!
Although the original 45's (or 78's) are great to collect, they do physically deteriorate. Fortunately most of tthe rare stuff is available on CD compilations at considerably less cost than original vinyl (or slate). Youtube often has some great vintage live performaces so that those who never got to see these groups can. BTW the Videls as you probably know are from Rhode Island, not exactly the primary hotbed of doo-wop.
Who were these guys? Did they wind up, as so many did, in other groups? Though I'm familiar with the membership in many of those groups, I know nothing of these guys? Anybody know?
All I know is, they had 3 records. One ea. on APT, GOLDISC & COUSINS. Frank Cammarata "lead", Bob Malara "tenor", John Trancynger "baritone/base" & Dario Bianchini. There were other groups with the same name. If anyone else can add any info, please do!
Don K. Reed used to play this one a lot on his "Doo Wop Shop". Listening to these gems brings pleasant memories of turning on WCBS-FM on Sunday nights at 7PM. Thanks for posting this.
Awesome song!
Thanks!
Vintageart1994 4 months ago
WOW! Thanks for this song dowooper51. It brings back memories I totally forgot. I remember my girlfriends & I fooling around and singing with Buddy Trancynger in the hallway of Homefield Bowling Alley in Yonkers many years ago. What a nice guy. I can't remember if the whole group was there but they did sing this song (1st time I heard it). If I remember correctly, Bob Malara's family owned a restaurant right up the street from the bowling alley. Great voices & great days!! Thanks again!
chipmonk273 9 months ago
@chipmonk273 WOW, I just got the chills reading your comment, unbelivable, what i'd give to have a flashback like that! They had a reunion in 1987 & released a CD w/ 12 great goosebumpers including this song, fantastic CD called: Testerday Once More w/ Diane & Frank Marino, Ralph Parucci, John "Buddy" Trancynger, Joel Katz even joined in.
BTW you're very welcome!
dowopper51 9 months ago
@dowopper51 Must've been a fabulous reunion! Thanks for the name of the CD. I'll try to find it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane and keep playing those dowops and "LOOKING FOR AN ECHO"! :)
chipmonk273 9 months ago
Kind of reminds me of a Teenager in Love by Dion but it definetly not a cover of the song, in fact I dig this song more(right). It also reminds me of 16 reasons by Connie, which has been one of my all time favorites!!!! This is a bueatiful love song & I do expect to be back for another listen or more, I've never heard this song until now as the dj's never played it here in Vancouver Cda. I've already rated this one as a chart topper so all I have to do now is say Thankyou 4 postin'!!lol
Ezdduf4kuZ 10 months ago
I love this!
5*****.
Jennie.
Kittielips 1 year ago
Have not come across this track before. Really enjoyed it. Very reminiscent of some Dion & the Belmonts tracks. Thanks for posting.
SERENCOCH 1 year ago
Wonderful song with great group harmony...Thanks for posting.....
rjsmth 1 year ago
LOVE IT!
harptone55 1 year ago
What?? No shooby dooby dooby dooby dooby in the lyrics!? Say it ain't so, Dowopper!! LOL.
coyotesong 1 year ago
51, this has been up for sometime, but a great post, thanks. Lead is excellent.
lakewoodil 1 year ago
@lakewoodil Yea, one of my first postings, your very welcome!
dowopper51 1 year ago
Richard,
I just want to say "Thank You" for sharing your wealth
of great songs here on YT. You and other collectors
on here do an exceptional job of sharing those great
songs of yesteryear. Thanks for providing great music
and also great memories.
S/F Barney
BarneyUSMC 1 year ago
@BarneyUSMC Well thank you Barney, you just made my day. I'm happy to see the amount of records coming from all around the world from myself and others and reading kind comments like yours, I never dreamed after 50 years this would have been possible. I sure hope YT stays around long ehough to post all that's out there. As for myself, I barely scratched the suface. Keep enjoying my friend, plenty more to post!
dowopper51 1 year ago
This is my new favorite song.
lizardsy 1 year ago
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flowerpink77loco 1 year ago
It is so nice! so sweet...
I love this song.
Love love love ♪ from japan.
flowerpink77loco 1 year ago
I love this song!!! I wish that this group was still singing. This lead singer has the most beautiful voice ever!!!
david32691 1 year ago
@david32691 Give me a day or so and I'll post more by them with photos of the group. They had a reunion in 1987 with the original lead, Frank Cammarata & bass John Trancynger, they still sound great. Dave chances are I'll get em' posted tomorrow!
dowopper51 1 year ago
The first time I ever consciously heard the term "doo-wop" was during the announcement of this song on the radio in the 1970s, which I happened to record on a cassette that I still have. It took almost twenty years until I ever heard this song again, thanks to the Internet.
The second time I heard the term "doo-wop" was during an announcement of "Teenager in Love" by Dion & the Belmonts, which sounded very similar to this.
I obviously rolled onto the doo-wop scene from the "white" side. :-)
redasoft 2 years ago
DOOWOP perfection 5 stars favs and a big thank you!!
YATES001 2 years ago
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
harptone55 2 years ago
Thank you my good friend!
dowopper51 2 years ago
Thanks for posting! I remember buying this record when I was around 15 or 16 years old! ! It still sounds great today!
MrHalfox 2 years ago
Your very welcome, thanks!
dowopper51 2 years ago
Thanks 4 the tune, man. Italo-Doowop is what I hear wen I play this side. Keep em comin, BOSS.
patrickb5197 2 years ago
Right from the Bronx my friend! Frank Cammarata, Bob Malara, John Trancynger, Frank Diglio and Dario Bianchini. Italo-doowop, i'd say!
BTW, your very welcome!
dowopper51 2 years ago
not bad indeed !!!
eldorado303 2 years ago
This song peaked at #21 on the January 30, 1961 chart for KYA in San Francisco. Was also on the KEWB chart in SF, so it was getting some good airplay there. But on Billboard, it fell just short on the Hot 100, bubbling under at #104.
1GoodBoySF 2 years ago
I barely remember it in RI, I think I heard it only once on the radio. A friend of mine had it on reel to reel recorded from 1961, that's how I got to know it.
BTW, thanks for the info!
dowopper51 2 years ago
Typically great George Goldner production...love this one...makes me very happy to read the comments from Gogakos4ever...grew up myself with wide tastes thanks to my parents...my mom loved classic R&B, my dad dug Sinatra and big band swing...I got into everything inbetween...but doo-wop rules...
thecountofbasie 2 years ago
Great teen doowop!
toomek77 2 years ago 2
Yes my friend, thank you!
dowopper51 2 years ago
hey friend i have never hear these kinds of music live i'm only 14 years old :(
GOGAKOS4EVER 2 years ago 2
WOW, I didn't know you were only 14, however, I'm very proud of you for listening, I posted many like this, check them out, let me know what you think. When I was 14 I'd play these records day & night, non stop. I'd walk weekly to the record shop, LADD'S Music. When I was 14 it was 1964.
dowopper51 2 years ago
i know, i know i think you are very lucky you were borned these years cause these years were full of good music that followed all the other generations from 60's to 80's...from then it's another story...
GOGAKOS4EVER 2 years ago
I'm so glad to see some people of your generation love doo-wop. After all of us that grew up with this great music have moved on and the original artists have all past, it will be up to your generation to keep the music alive. Probably your friends may think you are kind of weird for
liking music that was popular when your grandparents were young, but us old doo-woppers are greatful to you and others of your generation for your interest in this great music.
Djarnes 2 years ago
As Jay Traynor " Jay & Americans" said on the last PBS Doo Wop show, it went something like this: we need to keep this music alive so our children and their children will hear them for years to come & enjoy these sounds like we have. I'm 60, it seems like yesterday walking to LADD'S MUSIC to buy Ernie Maresca-Shout Shout. I made the trip 3 times then finally the 1st copies arrived. That was my very 1st record I bought with my own money in 1962 & haven't stopped since, we must keep it alive!
dowopper51 2 years ago
To add to what you say here, it is important that we relish any opportunity to see these great performers live whenever we can. You may never have another opportunity. Unfortunately, it seems each week we lose one or more of our icons. Doo-wop artists are no different than regular people. They get old and die. People do not live forever. However, we can all work to keep the music alive forever in our own small ways.
Djarnes 2 years ago
How true! Sadly we lost Herbert Rickey of the Videls in Dec 2009. I just found out, his wife just contacted me. It's great that there are so many collectors out there that hung on to their records, it's like time in a bottle. I almost sold my entire collection off until I discovered youtube. Sadly I already sold about 500 hundred of the higher priced ones on ebay since 2000. Now I'm just glad to be a part of spreading the music around, it's a good feeling keeping it alive!
dowopper51 2 years ago
Although the original 45's (or 78's) are great to collect, they do physically deteriorate. Fortunately most of tthe rare stuff is available on CD compilations at considerably less cost than original vinyl (or slate). Youtube often has some great vintage live performaces so that those who never got to see these groups can. BTW the Videls as you probably know are from Rhode Island, not exactly the primary hotbed of doo-wop.
Djarnes 2 years ago
this years have passed :(
GOGAKOS4EVER 2 years ago
Yes this is true, however, we must keep these great sounds alive, at least I will.
dowopper51 2 years ago
Excellent.
barrygioportmorien1 2 years ago
Good tune with a very good lead singer
stanich054 2 years ago 2
Who were these guys? Did they wind up, as so many did, in other groups? Though I'm familiar with the membership in many of those groups, I know nothing of these guys? Anybody know?
doowopfan 3 years ago
All I know is, they had 3 records. One ea. on APT, GOLDISC & COUSINS. Frank Cammarata "lead", Bob Malara "tenor", John Trancynger "baritone/base" & Dario Bianchini. There were other groups with the same name. If anyone else can add any info, please do!
dowopper51 3 years ago
by any chance was the flip side of this cut called Natalie?
coyotesong 3 years ago 2
Yes it is! That's a nice up tempo sound, I think I'll post it, thanks for asking!
dowopper51 3 years ago
that would be great...thanks, dowopper....
coyotesong 3 years ago
DONE!
dowopper51 3 years ago
Classic song......priceless
tjay2323 3 years ago
It truly is priceless, thanks!
dowopper51 3 years ago
Don K. Reed used to play this one a lot on his "Doo Wop Shop". Listening to these gems brings pleasant memories of turning on WCBS-FM on Sunday nights at 7PM. Thanks for posting this.
57Will 3 years ago 3
Your welcome!
dowopper51 3 years ago
So cool
MRDOOWOP1 3 years ago 2
Great stuff!
lettermen1 3 years ago 4
Thanks!
dowopper51 3 years ago
Thanks for that info. I don't recognize any of those names.
Were they from the NYC area? And how the hell did you know their individual names?
doowopfan 3 years ago
Here is a trick my friend. Copy & paste this without the astricks to a google search: * The Shy-Tones aka Hi-Tones aka Trentons *
Then click on:
SHY-TONES
The rest is history, enjoy!
dowopper51 3 years ago
oh yeah!!! thatz what im talking about=) thanx for this song..
guanajuato1987 3 years ago 3
Ahh, it's in my blood too! Your welcome, enjoy!
dowopper51 3 years ago