The Tempos - "See You In September"

[DickAllen4HOF]

I hear this song more in the vein of the Four Lads than doo wop. This original gets my vote as far better than the Happinings well done, more successful re-make. The Tempos version does a far better job of capturing the soul and essense of two student sweethearts saying goodbye for the summer.

[wfarrar69]

one of many songs that i like to hear of the''american graffitti'' soundtrack.love it :)

[cmulwee001]

This was also recorded by The Mike Curb Congregation.

[MrWonderful46220]

very interesting to compare the two

[skipper8257]

Prefer the Happening version. Nice version however.

[peeterpoon]

The Happenings' quicker-paced version is far superior to this lumbering "Your Hit Parade" original. Thanks for posting though!

[dewey44]

@peeterpoon Superior or different? The Tempos cha-cha beat was very popular in 1959. I know-I was there. That being said, I prefer the Happenings version too.

[686204]

@dewey44 Sorry but I prefer this version of "See you in Sept." mainly because it was made for up close dancing with the girls. lol Loved those High School dances.

[MrRJDB1969]

@686204 : I agree. The Tempos version was the original version and in my opinion, the better version.

[thespeez]

@dewey44 - You could argue that the rhythm was also appropriate for rumba or bolero as well.