This song from March of 1956 was the only million seller that the Willows had but it displayed their talent. On the original recording, the bells where played by a then unknown musician and singer by the name of Niel Sedaka. This song was a great fast dance record for those of us who grew up in that wonderful era.
i would like to ask the following: the willows say "and shirley darling" while the shirelles do this same song and say: "and steven darling" does anyone know the story behind this?
i'm 40 years old and i just lost my dad to cancer may 1st 2009. i remember my dad playing this song and singing it to my mom when i was a little guy and even into my teen years. it brought tears to my eyes when i heard this today on an oldies station. i miss my dad so much. and to all of you out there my message to u all is to cherish your mom and dad and to always remember them and cherish the times they had on this earth. rock and roll is here to stay it will never die!
I remember this from the early 1980s when at rock and roll clubs Preston deaf centre, Burnley inn place , Bolton and Oldhan battery club. fantastic group and song.Thank you from England
if you like this song !! try to hear "little darlin " by the willows (not the same song as the gladiolas or diamonds different song! sounds like this one its great !!!
Consumate performer,he told me he was Sammy Davis Jrs understudy for awhile.Tony sings lead on the Crests Little Miracles/Baby I Gotta Know.2 great tunes.Of coursd Neil Sedaka played the chimes on the original '56 recording of Church Bells.
The young man on the right is my son Dezy. It so happens James Brown loved him. Actually when we were young, we alldanced and, in fact, did acrobatics!! So Dezy adds a little youth to our group.
It is an honor to see you and your group and to read your posting. Have you ever been approached about performing for the New England Doo-Wop Society in Chicopee Ma? It would be great to see you there. You still have the pipes Tony.
Tony Middleton with two original Willows doing their hit from 1956. I follow this stuff, and I've never, ever heard Tony sound this good, including on the original record. Check out him singing the original bass part himself.
o melodie foadrte frumoasa
logicmDss 1 month ago
I love Rock’n Roll-♪
I love Doo Wop-♪
fenderstcaster 2 months ago
They so great!
messianicsephardi 2 months ago
wow wot a voice .lovin this 5/5
doowopper64 2 months ago
I love this kind of music =D
and i`m beraly 24
ArrivaLaFranja21 9 months ago
Such an uplifting pleasure to hear this. Makes me smile inside & outside. Great music, from a great era.
mymusicdaze1 11 months ago
I LOVE this song!!!! Sounds just as good now as it did then!!!!
Mrfunkyfilmore 1 year ago
Tony still has the voice, wicked
faz900uk 1 year ago
This song from March of 1956 was the only million seller that the Willows had but it displayed their talent. On the original recording, the bells where played by a then unknown musician and singer by the name of Niel Sedaka. This song was a great fast dance record for those of us who grew up in that wonderful era.
Ron--Highway Stars Magazine
rvictor64 1 year ago
yes it is look up pbs doo wop.i have it and i enjoy it evey time i play it .i love this era no better music then doo wop
wolfmanrick 1 year ago
Tony is from NYC and still performs there almost every weekend. You can find him on FB - what a great singer!
paulf0403 1 year ago
this brings so many memories do you guys out there know where are they from ????
docpete1968 1 year ago
This will be at my wedding!!!
PaTudie 1 year ago
i would like to ask the following: the willows say "and shirley darling" while the shirelles do this same song and say: "and steven darling" does anyone know the story behind this?
eaglring 1 year ago
A Great American song!! thanks for posting!
serilopr 2 years ago
Man, I love that song. And, they sound awesome.
westsidebird 2 years ago
Would this be acceptable at my wedding?
PaTudie 2 years ago
i'm 40 years old and i just lost my dad to cancer may 1st 2009. i remember my dad playing this song and singing it to my mom when i was a little guy and even into my teen years. it brought tears to my eyes when i heard this today on an oldies station. i miss my dad so much. and to all of you out there my message to u all is to cherish your mom and dad and to always remember them and cherish the times they had on this earth. rock and roll is here to stay it will never die!
tpanz1 2 years ago 5
this is the most beautiful song in the late 50's i've heard! I was born at the 80's but i love this song up to now.
Vemfire 2 years ago
one of the best 1950 songs ever.
vfw454 2 years ago 3
I never get tired of this!
PaTudie 2 years ago
YES YES YES thank you for posting this ....LOVE this song !!!!!
77GetReady 2 years ago
They make it seem so easy. God I love this little ditty
PaTudie 2 years ago
This snappy little tune had me dancing all over the house!
PaTudie 2 years ago
Effortless!!! Pure talent. None better. Thanks for posting.
TRAINIAC19 2 years ago
this is the BEST video of all WILLOWS appearances on youtube !!! Mr. Middleton is unbelievable !!!!!!!!
MrSteamhammer100 2 years ago 3
what a wonderful video. the WILLOWS are one of my favorite vocal groups.if they come to germany, it would be a very great joy for me ! 5 stars !
MrSteamhammer100 2 years ago
je lai cette chanson sur un 33 tours , j adore
afriquesimone 2 years ago
God has blessed Tony Middleton by allowing him to use that great voice still. Fantastic posting.
olstuff 2 years ago 2
I remember this from the early 1980s when at rock and roll clubs Preston deaf centre, Burnley inn place , Bolton and Oldhan battery club. fantastic group and song.Thank you from England
powerwilson 2 years ago
just give me chills...what perfection!!! many thanks for posting!
LaVerne37 2 years ago
Wow! What a treat! They sound great!!!! I love this song so much! Great to hear the full production! Thanks!
AnitaLife27 2 years ago
anyone know if this concert is available on dvd. Great post
60sClaret 2 years ago
Go to Google and type in PBS store and look for Doo Wop: Vocal Group Greats Live DVD
rtpstephen 2 years ago
Its actually from the DVD "My Music: Doo Wop Love Songs".
diegoarmandosanchez 2 years ago
I love their Shoes
jimmygale 2 years ago
if you like this song !! try to hear "little darlin " by the willows (not the same song as the gladiolas or diamonds different song! sounds like this one its great !!!
ERIK VON
rocknroll1955 2 years ago
Qué hermosa canción!!!!!
amantediscretoxxx 2 years ago
It was Neil Sedaka who played the chimes on the original record!!
karinaport 2 years ago
very good. it was my father who show me this song. i can se its not first time they singing :)
doowopwill 2 years ago
GREAT TUNE . thank you
powerwilson 2 years ago 5
Glad you liked it =) Thank you for watching
diegoarmandosanchez 2 years ago
Håller med dej docbohsse.Låten är fantastisk.
TheSoulSurvivors 2 years ago 3
Helt suveränt.Dom låter till och med bättre en i studio.Long live Rockn Roll
docbohsse 3 years ago 9
håller fullt med
doowopwill 2 years ago
Consumate performer,he told me he was Sammy Davis Jrs understudy for awhile.Tony sings lead on the Crests Little Miracles/Baby I Gotta Know.2 great tunes.Of coursd Neil Sedaka played the chimes on the original '56 recording of Church Bells.
beefoneeto 3 years ago 7
We liked this song so much, after we said our wedding vows we danced back down the aisle to it. Way to go guys. Excellent Work!!!
garabella815 3 years ago 7
GREAT Tony Middleton was GREAT this is a great song TOO BAD that BAFFOON on the right tried to steal the shoe with his James Brown "thing"
hardsly 3 years ago 7
The young man on the right is my son Dezy. It so happens James Brown loved him. Actually when we were young, we alldanced and, in fact, did acrobatics!! So Dezy adds a little youth to our group.
Thank you for watching.
Tony Middleton
tonymiddleton11 2 years ago 4
hey Tony, I miss you!! i can't believe these videos! Check out that standing ovation. i'm so proud. Jake says hello!
Love, Devra
DevraCharly 2 years ago
It is an honor to see you and your group and to read your posting. Have you ever been approached about performing for the New England Doo-Wop Society in Chicopee Ma? It would be great to see you there. You still have the pipes Tony.
Djarnes 2 years ago
Can't believe how great they still sound. If I closed my eyes I would've thought this was the original that came out over 50 years ago.
doowopisnumber1 3 years ago 5
My favorite all time Doo Wop Song....sing it in the shower all the time, to the chagrin of my poor neighbours!!
CanadaAstro 3 years ago 5
Tony Middleton with two original Willows doing their hit from 1956. I follow this stuff, and I've never, ever heard Tony sound this good, including on the original record. Check out him singing the original bass part himself.
Doowopdan 3 years ago 3