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[danceteacherray]

The Four Freshmen are (and have been since 1948) the world's best jazz vocal recording artists. I just head today that my personal "hero" Ross Barbour, an original member, drummer and third voice for 28 years, succumbed to cancer today. I'll be crying for a long time! The annual convention won't be the same without him!

[szymokDANCE]

Great song !

[Wolfsky9]

A Vocal Masterpiece. The Best Freshmen, Ever.  Wolfsky9

[danceteacherray]

Yes...they are totally awesome. I've always said the Four Freshmen are the World's Greatest Jazz Vocal Recording Artists in the history of music...hands down...bar none! Thanks for your comments!

[Wolfsky9]

This is simply gorgeous. OMg what talent & voices these 4 youngmmen have. This one did it--i'm in tears now.  Wolfsky9

[riostat]

sweet lorraine knows who 'Leroy' is

[rickyrudolph1]

Does anyone know who "Leroy" was?

Ross, if you read this, don't answer.

[danceteacherray]

Oh yes...I've always been a fan-atic of the Four Freshmen...but my wife has always preferred the Beach Boys. We have mega recordings of both groups.

[ecavuto]

What a great bunch of voices! One person singing the lyrics could never be as romantic as the group. I have to salute Brian Wilson's taste in basing his singing group's sound on the Freshmen. Anybody hear of the Beach Boys, by chance?... :)

[danceteacherray]

Me, too!  Any chance you'll be attending the FFS Convention in Atlanta in August? It's going to be an awesome three days! We'll be there...and then I'll be very happy!

[sbardach]

I agree one cannot tell the difference between the original group and the present one. Good musicians, and voices, can do that. I think they are all both and that makes me very happy!

[dr37sam]

Recently heard the newest group .Hard to tell from the originals .

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[PaulGeremia]

brian wilson admired the 4 freshman so much so much .he copied there style great choice. im talking about the beach boys

[danceteacherray]

Paul: Yes...you're correct. Brian liked them so much that he lifted several of their charts, note for note and they had relatively good success with those recordings.

[edex7]

The best harmony you'll ever hear, there's nothing like it. Simple accompaniment with emphasis on the vocals. My dad who passed away a few months ago was a diehard fan.

[danceteacherray]

If the current group (#22) ever appears in or near where you live, do your best to go see one of their shows. You'll be more than pleasantly surprised at their collective talents and abilities! And you can meet and chat with them after the show. They're all wonderful young men!

[danceteacherray]

They've all been fabulous and the latest - Group #22 are terrific! We've already made our reservations for the FFS Convention in August in Atlanta. You going?

[rossalbers]

These guys started it all. Nothing like them

before. Vocal group Icons.

[danceteacherray]

You're most welcome!

[peeterpoon]

Thank you for posting this wonderful Four Freshmen tune!