Wow! Can't believe I found this song. I remember many nights in Columbus Park we tried to sound like these guys,,well we tried!...Thanks Vin and God Bless You for the memories..
I think, and I'm sure everyone is holding their breath to hear my opinion, that your favorite version of this song depends on how you interpret the feeling in the lyrics. The upbeat versions are for those who hope to achieve their dreams.The more somber versions are for those whose dreams have been dashed and are wondering why..I'm a doo wop fan and collector, but enjoy sad songs, so my favorite version isn't even group, it's a solo by Gene Vincent. His voice is better than you might expect...
@Oldrecords1 I agree and I would like to add Jerry Lee Lewis as my personal choice. I am 68 and have heard most of them. Like em all. Jerry does "killer" work on the piano.
To each his /her own. ps gene vincent and Buddy Knox were 2 of my faves -both "banned" to various degrees. haha those censors would self destruct today. ok I went off the subject - sorry
I've always thought that the original Garland version was far too melancoly, so I really gravitated to this when it came out in the late summer of 1960 as it seemed so much more uplifting to me.
I have this on a cd I made and I can't play it enough...close my eyes, don't think and I'm transposed backward in time 50 years....all is good again. )
@Wolfsky9 Sorry to dis-agree with you, when it comes to pure emotion, diction and quality of voices I think this version beats the Baysiders version by a mile......nevertheless, tastes are different, respect one another's, and simply everyone enjoys their favourite...greetings from Holland!
AWESOME MUSIC. NOTHING LIKE THE 50'S & 60'S MUSIC. THATS WHEN OUR COUNTRY WAS GREAT AND THE PEOPLE WERE CARING AND HUMBLE AND NOT GREEDY AND SELFISH LIKE THIS GENERATION IS TODAY. BRING BACK THE 50'S IT WAS THE BEST GENERATION THIS COUNTRY EVER HAD.
I had this record when I was a kid. B-side was Nursery Rhyme Rock ,which I think we played more than" Rainbow". We didn't care about A or B sides in those days!!
Thanks Vinny- you may know that another video of this song was pulled for "copyright" issues. It had many,any lovely comments on it. Let's hope people continue to come here to yours. It's a beautiful song from a beautiful time of life form many of us "seniors"ho remember when it first came out and brings back wonderful memories. Nobody today can perform like these groups and it's great that we can hear them again. Thank you, thank you.
Just listened the Baysiders version-it is excellent-but the female singer on the demensions has a voice that goes beyond anything. It is like she is recorded in stereo and the others are singing in mono. Only voice somewhat similar was the female singer with the Weavers-Ronnie ? can't remember her last name-both voices just reach out and grab your brain.
@cruisegirl223 May I encourage you to enter " The Baysiders, Over The Rainbow"--they did this, 6 weeks prior to this version, & it is far superior. Both were released in the summer of '60 : this version on the East Coast, & The Baysiders, on the West Coast. I recall both very well--I have both 45's--& The Baysiders is better--better arranged, & superior vocals. IMHO. Wolfsky9, 65 y/o.
@Wolfsky9 The Baysiders was a popular music version and the Demensions was a doowop version. It's hard to compare them. Many of the different versions are great, for many different reasons.
VinylNostalgia, this is hands down my favorite of all the versions i've heard.the vocals are awesome and with the incredible orcastration...........WHEW!!! just blows me away. thank you soooo much for the memories and the fun. tom d brick,nj
I loved this song from the time I first heard it. It's like an anthem. It never played much on the radio so it was elusive. Ethereal. When this song played my world stood still. I had to listen to it. Marvel at it. It 's mesmerizing. Thanks to YouTube and VinylNostalgia I can hear it anytime I want. Nirvana is just around the corner.
tunesmith--we were probably hiding in the same corner at the high school dances--but, we had to perservere--the girls were too cute and beckoning no matter how shy we were....and this song melted the barriers..and maybe still does...These Demensions were one of the best groups I have ever heard..
JukeboxGirl--I would have been compelled to ask you to dance when this song was played--and I would have fallen in high school love with you listening to the magic sound of this group...And pardon me for being so forward...
50 Years ago I was 19 years old,and we Danced to this Beautifull Song. I Just Luv All The Old Songs and The Wonderfull Memories that go along with this music.
OK, OK, OK...can we all just get ready for the Friday night dance at the elementary school gym, please?...I may need Dorothy and the Wizard to give me the courage I need to ask all the beautiful young ladies to dance, but hey...I'll do the best I can... Thanks awfully...Tunesmith.
@HIGHSCHOOLHOP And we would have had your cheerleaders come around and lead us in a cheer, if you'd played us here in Phoenix. Now, I don't understand the absolute hatred between student bodies.
Wow! Can't believe I found this song. I remember many nights in Columbus Park we tried to sound like these guys,,well we tried!...Thanks Vin and God Bless You for the memories..
frsantariga 1 month ago
The groups are so good that I would hesitate trying to pick which is best.....
Oldrecords1 1 month ago
I think, and I'm sure everyone is holding their breath to hear my opinion, that your favorite version of this song depends on how you interpret the feeling in the lyrics. The upbeat versions are for those who hope to achieve their dreams.The more somber versions are for those whose dreams have been dashed and are wondering why..I'm a doo wop fan and collector, but enjoy sad songs, so my favorite version isn't even group, it's a solo by Gene Vincent. His voice is better than you might expect...
Oldrecords1 1 month ago
@Oldrecords1 I agree and I would like to add Jerry Lee Lewis as my personal choice. I am 68 and have heard most of them. Like em all. Jerry does "killer" work on the piano.
To each his /her own. ps gene vincent and Buddy Knox were 2 of my faves -both "banned" to various degrees. haha those censors would self destruct today. ok I went off the subject - sorry
old guy
5871248 3 weeks ago
I've always thought that the original Garland version was far too melancoly, so I really gravitated to this when it came out in the late summer of 1960 as it seemed so much more uplifting to me.
wa5iyx 1 month ago
absolutely the best, and as good as it gets.
I have this on a cd I made and I can't play it enough...close my eyes, don't think and I'm transposed backward in time 50 years....all is good again. )
Bob P
bpp325 1 month ago
@Wolfsky9 Sorry to dis-agree with you, when it comes to pure emotion, diction and quality of voices I think this version beats the Baysiders version by a mile......nevertheless, tastes are different, respect one another's, and simply everyone enjoys their favourite...greetings from Holland!
SuperDutchjohn 1 month ago
AWESOME MUSIC. NOTHING LIKE THE 50'S & 60'S MUSIC. THATS WHEN OUR COUNTRY WAS GREAT AND THE PEOPLE WERE CARING AND HUMBLE AND NOT GREEDY AND SELFISH LIKE THIS GENERATION IS TODAY. BRING BACK THE 50'S IT WAS THE BEST GENERATION THIS COUNTRY EVER HAD.
herb06118 2 months ago
MAKING OUT WHILE SLOW DANCING,OH YEAH!
MultiOldiesman 2 months ago
the best version ever, brings back memories
timoyht91 2 months ago
Wow.
Steny 2 months ago
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
flarossa 2 months ago
This group was so much more outstanding than this Outstanding song...Damn, I wish I knew something back in those days...
platoon108 2 months ago
I had this record when I was a kid. B-side was Nursery Rhyme Rock ,which I think we played more than" Rainbow". We didn't care about A or B sides in those days!!
Fundipppp 3 months ago
My favorite version of this wonderful song. Brings back such happy memories.
menad8442 3 months ago
Wow- i can't believe I made so many spelling errors in my post, but I think you all get the idea, right?
seledge 4 months ago
Thanks Vinny- you may know that another video of this song was pulled for "copyright" issues. It had many,any lovely comments on it. Let's hope people continue to come here to yours. It's a beautiful song from a beautiful time of life form many of us "seniors"ho remember when it first came out and brings back wonderful memories. Nobody today can perform like these groups and it's great that we can hear them again. Thank you, thank you.
seledge 4 months ago
Just listened the Baysiders version-it is excellent-but the female singer on the demensions has a voice that goes beyond anything. It is like she is recorded in stereo and the others are singing in mono. Only voice somewhat similar was the female singer with the Weavers-Ronnie ? can't remember her last name-both voices just reach out and grab your brain.
12speeder 4 months ago
Demensions, best version of this song...harmony so succint...so special...so damn memorable and captivating.....
platoon108 4 months ago
best version of this song and one of my very favorites.
proudgram61 4 months ago
What a great song so nice to go back to those days.
1260malo 4 months ago
HELLO DAVID, SIMPLY B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!! MY FAVORITE VERSION HANDS DOWN. THANK YOU FOR THE POST,TOM D.
doowopman49 5 months ago
BEST VERSION!!!!!!
Nickie0016 5 months ago
One of the best harmonies of the sixties.
Moose200760 5 months ago
Brilliant! This was a doo-wop song waiting to happen. Then it happened! Thank you VinylNostalgia... can't stop singing!
MsJohnnyMoped 5 months ago
Best version!!!!!
Nickie0016 6 months ago
Never liked this song until I heard this version. Thanks!!
horsemeattball 6 months ago
Never heard this version! Bringing tears to my eyes.
cruisegirl223 6 months ago
@cruisegirl223 May I encourage you to enter " The Baysiders, Over The Rainbow"--they did this, 6 weeks prior to this version, & it is far superior. Both were released in the summer of '60 : this version on the East Coast, & The Baysiders, on the West Coast. I recall both very well--I have both 45's--& The Baysiders is better--better arranged, & superior vocals. IMHO. Wolfsky9, 65 y/o.
Wolfsky9 6 months ago
@Wolfsky9 The Baysiders was a popular music version and the Demensions was a doowop version. It's hard to compare them. Many of the different versions are great, for many different reasons.
MrDavenn 5 days ago
No doubt one of the most beautiful versions of this timeless classic ever recorded!!!
nightstalker705 6 months ago
1960. My first love " Duffy" Johnson. Times were good!!
sty46mie 7 months ago
Sorry...in tears...Tunesmith
tunesmith09 7 months ago
awesome version
runswithsmile 7 months ago
Fantastic
link000000 9 months ago
Fantastic!!
cynthia6637 9 months ago
Fantastic song ...The best version EVER omg ...
link000000 9 months ago
Fantastic song ...
link000000 9 months ago
VinylNostalgia, this is hands down my favorite of all the versions i've heard.the vocals are awesome and with the incredible orcastration...........WHEW!!! just blows me away. thank you soooo much for the memories and the fun. tom d brick,nj
doowopman49 10 months ago
I loved this song from the time I first heard it. It's like an anthem. It never played much on the radio so it was elusive. Ethereal. When this song played my world stood still. I had to listen to it. Marvel at it. It 's mesmerizing. Thanks to YouTube and VinylNostalgia I can hear it anytime I want. Nirvana is just around the corner.
PS109VanBurenHigh 10 months ago
Why cant we have music and groups like this now instead of what is out there?
Thanks for this great song.
kerrygibb 11 months ago
oh yeah lets slow dance
2minggg 11 months ago
It doesnt get any better than this song---last dance material!!
brucer12 11 months ago
love this rendition. great voices. thanks so much for posting.
josephcantone 1 year ago
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tunesmith09 1 year ago
We were probably both intent on asking JukeboxGirl to dance....
platoon108 1 year ago
tunesmith--we were probably hiding in the same corner at the high school dances--but, we had to perservere--the girls were too cute and beckoning no matter how shy we were....and this song melted the barriers..and maybe still does...These Demensions were one of the best groups I have ever heard..
platoon108 1 year ago
JukeboxGirl--I would have been compelled to ask you to dance when this song was played--and I would have fallen in high school love with you listening to the magic sound of this group...And pardon me for being so forward...
platoon108 1 year ago
50 Years ago I was 19 years old,and we Danced to this Beautifull Song. I Just Luv All The Old Songs and The Wonderfull Memories that go along with this music.
TheJukeboxGirl 1 year ago
Just awesome! A gorgeous song that more than applies to our times. To dream, ponder and search for those moments when we were at our best.
MrBollinger1967 1 year ago
THIS WAS A NICE ARRANGEMENT BY A GREAT DOO WOP GROUP.
josephcantone 1 year ago
OK, OK, OK...can we all just get ready for the Friday night dance at the elementary school gym, please?...I may need Dorothy and the Wizard to give me the courage I need to ask all the beautiful young ladies to dance, but hey...I'll do the best I can... Thanks awfully...Tunesmith.
tunesmith09 1 year ago
This is a great version of a classic song that will still have meaning a hundred years from now.
KnightVow 1 year ago
WOW.........
Lavishn116 1 year ago
lost this and many others in a fire in 1975.....wonderful to hear it again....words can't express the feeling....Thank you very much.
mgvros 1 year ago
One of the best songs from 1960. It was a great time to grow up here in a small town in western Pa.
I was a member of the Laura Lamar class of 1964. Laura Lamar High School was located in Homer City, PA.
HIGHSCHOOLHOP 1 year ago
@HIGHSCHOOLHOP And we would have had your cheerleaders come around and lead us in a cheer, if you'd played us here in Phoenix. Now, I don't understand the absolute hatred between student bodies.
Azishome 1 year ago
The best version of perhaps the most famous " O.K., we'll put it BACK in the movie" song of all time. I still have the 45.
qb62ndmaintbn1967 1 year ago
It's hard to believe this song is 50 years old. Still love it!
steveinbelgium 1 year ago
@steveinbelgium
More like 70 plus years old -
From The Wizard Of Oz
Normurr 1 year ago
"Nursery Rhyme Rock "on the flip side, is a great song as well!
cmf1965 3 years ago
@cmf1965 YES, IT IS
calcat13 1 year ago