The Duprees - Have You Heard- DOO-WOP Oldies

[ronetteloverz]

Too bad they can't write music and lyrics as good as this anymore...

[teamstermurph]

`The ultimate heart-breaker!

[teamstermurph]

Great doo-wop song! Excellent photos to go with it!

[34Packardphaeton]

Seldom have I played a song over and over . . even though it's a sad song for me. But, it's beautiful for very sure. I have to wonder who the back-up instrumentalists were for this recording . . . since they were only out of high school for a short while.

Yes, I lived in that era. But sadly, I was rather socially "developmentally delayed" as a young man . . . and truly wish that I had been 'normal'. Peace to all.

[57highland]

A definite #1 song in the hearts of doo-wop lovers.

[57highland]

GREAT !! GREAT !! GREAT !!!

[Azishome]

I came here to listen to the music. I played it again for the video. Really nice job. 

[jtclaf]

@Azishome Appreciate the comment very much, yes so beautiful this song.

[Wolfsky9]

Timeless vocal perfection, Fall of ''63. Wolfsky9 

[57highland]

@Wolfsky9 Yes, timeless and perfect, one of those rare songs which is great from the opening note to the final. I see your comment about being a HS senior at the time of this song. I was only in 1st grade then, so it wasn't until around '69, I believe, that I first heard it, in a TV "oldies" record offer (i.e. send in 9.95, allow 6 weeks for delivery). And in those commercials, you only hear about 6 or 7 seconds of each song, and even so, I knew this song was great, hearing only a snippet.

[57highland]

@Wolfsky9 The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits says this song only got to #18 on the charts! Now, THAT is a genuine mystery! This song is a #1 hit from opening note to last!

[Wolfsky9]

@57highland Sir, Part of the reason lay in the timing--the song was up to #18, on 11/22/63; nothing was the same after that, & the nearly 2 week stoppage of all music on Top-40 AM radio. There were many other songs, " Forget Him" by Bobby Rydell, " I'm leaving it up to you", which made Billboard #1, but didn't in Denver--" Drip Drop" by Dion--to name a few. All were casualties of 11/22/63. Wolfsky9

[57highland]

@Wolfsky9 I figured it was something like that. Unfortunate bad timing for the Duprees. Also the fact that doo-wop was almost over and the British Invasion was waiting in the wings. Too bad The Duprees didn't have composers like Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe behind them, like the Seasons did.

[Wolfsky9]

@57highland It really was both timing, & when Joey Canzano--Vann--left the group & Mike Kelly took over on Lead, the guys really had to adapt to a new vocal sound. In truth, Mike & the guys did some wonderful music in the Later 60's & 70's, until The Fast Life killed Mike's voice & looks. They had a big committment from Heritage Columbia , but for whatever reasons, they didn't sustain to the early success, & no, they didn't have Bob Gaudio / Bob Crewe helping them. Wolfsky9

[Wolfsky9]

" Have You Hearrrrrrrrrrrd, Of Their Wedding Dayyyyyy? " Vocal Perfection the likes of which we'll not ever hear again. GBY Joey , Mike, Jon & Joe . The Duprees.  Wolfsky9

[2009Denisem]

Nothing can compare with the music from back in the day..The fabulous 60's OMG A time of WONDER & JOY! A time of the best music that ever was and ever will be...

SIGHS!

Thank you jtclaf for posting this great classic and memory

[Wolfsky9]

" Have You Hearrrrrd, of their Wedding Dayyyyyy? "  Sing it Joey V., as only you could, now & for always. Wolfsky9

[1nine79]

this is music!!!!...awesome!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[2009Denisem]

@1nine79 Have you heard.. U have the same great taste in music :-)

[1nine79]

@2009Denisem ...and have you also heard how your Heart is filled with loving stars that sparkle on You Tube.

[2009Denisem]

@1nine79 ...And, Have you Also Heard Ur the reason why my Heart is filled with loving stars!

[TommyGdVw]

When this song came out in the Fall of '63 my Dad was a senior in high school. Don't know if he liked this song or not because he never told me and I never had a chance to ask, but I love it and for some reason can picture him in his youth listening to it. He turned out to be more of a "rocker" and there's nothing wrong with that. However, he liked his Doo-Wop and I'd bet he enjoyed this in his heyday. "Have You Heard," Dad, you're missed and thought of every day.

[Azishome]

@TommyGdVw Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your Dad with us. God bless you and his memory.

[Wolfsky9]

@TommyGdVw To TommyGdVw : I was also, a Senior in High school, & in the Fall of '63, & like your Dad, I lived to hear the music. I was one of those kids who walked around with my 7 transistor radio, always hoping to hear one of " my songs". That Fall of '63, before 11/22 changed everything, " Have You Heard" was my favorite, among many, hits of that time. The song never grows old, & Joey Vann's vocal still brings me to tears. God Bless The memory of your Dad, & of that time. . Wolfsky9

[Stonelee1947]

Good medicine...........

[Wolfsky9]

I consider it one of the Greatest Blessings of my life to have grown up in the Mid-50's through the 60's & 70's. No matter what, no matter when, no matter where, " Have You heard" will always be a vocal treasure. Joey V & The Guys never, ever, sounded so good. When he hits the chorus, & comes in with " Haaaaaaave You hearrrrd, Of their wedding Dayyyyy? " I get tears, it's so beautiful. Wolfsky9

[rosesredvioletsblue]

speechless.

Roses

[Buddha15044]

Goose Bumps... all over

[Wolfsky9]

Late Fall, 1963, I was 17 y/o, A Senior in High School, & I fell in love with this masterpiece the 1st time I heard it; 46+ years later, it's better than ever. To Joey Vann, Mike/ John/ & Joe S., GBY Forever. Wolfsky9

[angelofbebop]

Aahh.....Have You Heard -- OMG - Definitely in my top-twenty list! Thank you so much for sharing and posting this one jtclaf!

[trupatriot77]

Truly one of the ALL TIME best songs

ever written and produced. AAAAA+++++

[Tboneator64]

Beautifully executed song that was actually recorded very late for the doo-wop era! I only first heard this song about a dozen years ago, though I've lived 2 score and 5 (45 years). And I also never tire of it!! Just listened to 3 of the Duprees other songs for the first time on youtube. Just a treat to listen to!!

[sexymama1966]

i wish there was a sock hop or 1960s discotheque so i can pack up my suitcase and go and have fun:)

[WestSideCoolidge]

My favorite part is at 1:22 - 1:38 that part always gets me. REAL MUSIC HERE

[jtclaf]

Couldn't agree with you more, thanks for the comment.

[tropicalpancake56]

Just beautiful...

[CrazyBoutThe50s]

this is a beautiful song...i love it!

[nancyfloressantos]

Thanks for sharing this song. It is lovely ( :

[Wolfsky9]

From the Fall of '63, Joey Vann [ Canzano] , Mike Arnone, Joey Santolo, & John Salvato, arrangement by George Paxton. I was 17 y/o, a Senior, & this is one song that Just--truly Just --gets better with time. Wolfsky9

[jtclaf]

I agree, I never get tired of hearing this song.

[npenciso]

Thanks for sharing. Its a good one.

[urallmine123]

jtclaf - thanks for sending this. No, I have not heard of this music...& you are right I love it.

[diademps]

I agree, this oldie but goodie is stunning.

[ninabonitaycarinosa]

Gracias por compartir Vravishing

esta muy dulce música y vídeo

5*****

abrazos y besos---ARA

[gm90210]

Thanks your oldie but goodie video is stunning. thank your Dr. V for sharing :)gm90210

[Vravishing]

Have I heard? No, I haven't. NOW, I heard it, thank you... lol :^) The song is pretty amazing so as the video clips. Big thanks for sharing this with me J. 50K*