Charts - Deserie

[coffeeicecream1]

This song really sound great.

Many thank for the good memories, and please keep them alive.

Sincerely,

[hwaj5300]

@coffeeicecream1

That's because it is

Thanks Hwaj5300

[hwaj5300]

@JaniceMachado1

ENJOY

Thanks

Hwaj5300

[cynthia6637]

FANTASTIC SONG.....LOVE THE VIDEO

SOUND IS PERFECT!

WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY!!!

THANKS

[hwaj5300]

@cynthia6637

Thanks Cindy.....My best

Harry

[rabdrake2447]

@pippinhill, is there any pronunciation of Deserie '57/Desiree '67 by the Charts that wasn't Deseree like KEY? In 1971, Laura, Nyro personally attributed the song Désiree pronouncing it, Deseray, like gay. That's what her version was, an open expression of same-sex attraction , on the down low, to her soul mate, Maria Desiderio. Nyro came out from under the covers on Gonna Take A Miracle, an otherwise album of slavish covers. I think the Charts '57 version Deserie is the bomb. props hwaj5300

[Desiree50]

@rabdrake2447 my name is Desiree pronounced Desriray.i prefer to be said the way it looks des ir reeeeeeLOLLL

[pippinhill]

Hey Leroy, is Joe Greer still with us ? You need to tell the folks that Desiree' is french and the american answer is Deserie. Unless of course you like Des-a ray instead of Des-a-ree. Plus its Latin for Most desired one. John Moppsy Davis

[hwaj5300]

@pippinhill

If Leroy don't...You just did !

Thanks

Hwaj5300

[cynthia6637]

FANTASTIC=== THE CHARTS WERE ON PBS LAST YEAR, GREAT OLDIES CHANNEL ON TV!

LOVE THIS!

[pippinhill]

Hey Leroy of The Charts: One Great Tune, my friend, I was in Oyster Bay Long Island in the summer of 61, The Gents were practicing at one of their houses and the piano player for the Chantel's Jimmy Upchurch was there and just had his baby girl and named her Deserie. I loved the name and song so named my daughter who came along in 68, Deserie Justine Davis . My best friend at the time was Jimmy Roselino who was the italian guitar player for The Gents. John (Moppsy) Davis Bangor, Maine

[hwaj5300]

@pippinhill

My Thanks to Leroy for stopping back again.......A real gentlemen

[Nickie0016]

Great song!

[hwaj5300]

@Nickie0016

Thanks Hwaj5300

[Nickie0016]

@hwaj5300

thank you for the extensive info.

[hwaj5300]

@Nickie0016

Your welcome

Hwaj5300



[jrusso9722]

Hi Again, Thank you!

[jrusso9722]

Or-gasma-tron!! The emotional roller coaster we were on in the 50's and 60's was sort of like you see in the movie Grease. Discovering new love, dancing, perfume, hot rods, drive in movies, We had a hard time sleeping at night, thinking about the girl we loved. Hated homework, just wanted to play records, watch Bandstand, etc. Desiree is a lasting trophy to these great artists.

[hwaj5300]

@jrusso9722

Thanks ....You paint a great picture with your word

Hwaj5300

[jrusso9722]

Or-gasma-tron!! The emotional roller coaster we were on in the 50's and 60's was sort of like you see in the movie Grease. Discovering new love, dancing, perfume, hot rods, drive in movies, We had a hard time sleeping at night, thinking about the girl we loved. Hated homework, just wanted to play records, watch Bandstand, etc. Desiree is a lasting trophy to these great artists.

[jrusso9722]

Or-gasma-tron!!

[coolsweetgroovy]

I think this song was made for my older sister @Desiree50 but unfortunately no one from the group did a spell check

[Desiree50]

i wonder if this song was made for me LOL nah they spelled it wrong LOL.peace Desiree

[coolsweetgroovy]

@Desiree50 You go sis

[egsquad18]

my favorit oldie..the words are perfect..

[hwaj5300]

@egsquad18

Thanks

Hwaj5300

[PIPO5851]

NO PUEDE SER QUE EXISTA ALGO TAN MARAVILLOSO GRACIAS POR ESTA MUSICA SALUDOS AMIGOS SEGUIDORES DE EL DOO WOP SOY DE MEXICO

[hwaj5300]

@PIPO5851

your welcome

Hwaj5300

[tae1964]

I just want to take this time to say thank you so much for kind words, you guys make me feel reral good, I was 15 when I made Deserie in 1957, we had no idea that the song would last as long as it has, God bless you all, from Leroy Binns bass of the Charts

[hwaj5300]

@tae1964

Thanks Leroy........I'm Honored

Hwaj5300

Ps You changed your you tube name

[crusher1944]

Reminds of my good high school friend Russ. B. he OD in 1964 R.I.P.

YES THEY DID DRUGS BACK THEN ALSO

[hwaj5300]

@crusher1944

Yes crusher1944 they did but not as abused as they are today

Hwaj5300

[OldiesKid50]

One of my Fav's <3 reminds me of my first love, oh boy! How I loved her so

[hwaj5300]

@OldiesKid50

Was her name Desiree???

Hwaj58300

[chochief]

love all things vocal group

[hwaj5300]

@chochief

Me too

Hwaj5300

[sssirota]

check out Laura nyro/patti labelle's version . . .

[hwaj5300]

@sssirota

That sounds like it's against the law....Is it?

Hwaj5300

[LindaDooWop]

I'm levitating in ecstasy! Thank you mucho for posting this gem!! Very few songs even come close!!! (Sigh!)

[hwaj5300]

@LindaDooWop

Thanks Linda Long time no hear from ......Getting too pop for you???

I have a vast variety of music I like. But love doowop

Thanks

Hwaj5300

[LindaDooWop]

@hwaj5300

Hi, kindred soul! I hardly ever go trolling for a particular song unless I just heard it on my magnificent Doo Wop web station! What just happened is I met someone who actually has the name, Desiree. So of course I had to hear it right away!!!

I have a variety of music too, but Doo Wop is my favorite, and your taste is impeccable!!

[hwaj5300]

@LindaDooWop

Hey Linda Thanks for the complement.It gives me purpose to go on

Hwaj5300

[billeybop]

A fantastic song from a fantastic group!

[hwaj5300]

@billeybop

You got that right

Hwaj5300

[ELRANDY11]

Quintessential Doo-Wop at It's Finest ... Thee Real Deal =) Xlnt Post

[hwaj5300]

@ELRANDY11

You bet chum

Hwaj5300

[MegaDianal]

Love this song. One of my oldie favorites

[AvengedTimes]

this is an awesome song.. what ever happened to people who sing like this.. :/

[hwaj5300]

@AvengedTimes

Gone but definitely not forgotten

Thanks for the comment

Hwaj5300

[clcpimpin1]

i love this song

[hwaj5300]

@clcpimpin1

Why Not add it to your Favorites then ?

Hwaj5300

[christinecassin]

NOT BAD FOR A 17YR,S

[hwaj5300]

@christinecassin

Amen Christine Amen

Hwaj5300

[PEPSIGUY39]

you are more than welcome my friend

[PEPSIGUY39]

really good song

[hwaj5300]

@PEPSIGUY39

Thanks Pepsiguy39

I agree

Hwaj5300

[BadboybillyC]

A real New York City doo-wop sound with that lazy back beat. I can never get tired of this gem. Thanks, BC

[hwaj5300]

Your welcome

[charleyoneal1]

Another chill producing classic

[hwaj5300]

WOW !!!

Thanks

Hwaj5300

[lumpagogo]

@hwaj5300

My have it, too. With some creative percussion this could have been the best ballad ever. As is there few better anywayz.

[alanhfrank]

Have the original 45 on Everlast label...one of my all time favorites. Check out the Charts "greatest hits" on CD.

[hwaj5300]

Hold onto the 45 most likely to be worth money if it is the original

Hwaj5300

[MegaDianal]

Walk down 7th ave at this time and you hear this song playing.

[hwaj5300]

Timeless Indeed

Thanks

Hwaj5300

[ringo244]

What a classic one of the best

[hwaj5300]

@ringo244

Thank you

[christinecassin]

THE LEAD SINGER WAS ONLY 17 YRS. OLD..

[ELRANDY11]

The True Essence of Doo-Wop =} xlnt post

[pardise92]

my name is Deserie :]

[dfhconstruction]

@pardise92 so is mine :o)

[fntime]

@pardise92 '......oh my darling, Deserie!'

[Wehategod]

NYC was and always the Capital for Doowop

[gigsports]

CHARTS WHAT A GREAT OLD DO WOOP

[Jessinkw]

Does anybody know the tabs or can work it out, I can not find them anywhere on the net, I think this would be great to sing and play! thanx

[rnahr1]

Standard R&R progression. In key of C = C, Am, F, G7

[Jessinkw]

thanks! I've been playing guitar for 17 years and still have trouble with such simple songs like this, lol but can play songs like Paradise City ect.. by ear, I don't get it.....lol

[rnahr1]

Glad it worked for you. I can't play worth s**t. I'm an old guy and this was the first progression I was taught around '63. It is the foundation for hundreds of R&R songs.

[drwhatson]

Incidentally, the uptempo 60s re-recording of this classic for WAND, was a big spin on the UK Northern Soul scene C.1972! - notably at the legendary 'Torch' allnighter, in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.

[angelangel3000]

Good but Laura Nyro's version takes this song to an achingly heartbreaking level.

[ELRANDY11]

Doo-Wop at it's Finest =) Cool Post

[eduardosouza76]

the most beautiful doo WOP!

eduardo - são paulo - brasil (unfortunately the land of soccer and samba)

[oldysrg8]

Another great blast from the past, great vocals! Was always one of my favorites when it aired back then in the 50s!

[rickysrocket]

Great song. Let's not forget the lead singer on this song. His name is Joe Greer. Great voice. Hope you are doing well Joe. Good Luck, Ricky

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

rickysrocket JOE "GRIER"

[prosciuttofighi]

This is one of the best of it's time, sexy, captivating, soulful, haunting, this doesn't exist today.

[pippinhill]

WITHIN THE STATE OF MAINE, WE HAVE A CITY NAMED BANGOR....WE ALSO HAVE A GIRL NAMED DESERIE JUSTINE DAVIS WHO IS NAMED AFTER THIS FANTASTIC TUNE. IN 1961 i WAS IN OYSTER BAY L.I WITH A GROUP CALLED THE GENTS WHEN I FIRST HEARD THIS SONG. I BELIEVE JIMMY UPCHURCH THE PIANO PLAYER OR DRUMMER FOR THE CHANTELS NAMED HIS DAUGHTER DESERIE ALSO. i KNOW THAT JERRY BLAVAT THE GEATER WITH THE HEATER, PHILLY DJ, NAMED HIS DAUGHTER DESERIE . JUSTINE , THE DON AND DEWEY' HIT DOO WOP FOREVER ,MOPPSY DAVIS

[Pentax645]

I saw the Charts on a Public TV promotion recently. It was the first time they performed together in 40 plus years. They were still GREAT!!!! Love this song and always have.

[hwaj5300]

I love to Bragg Pentax645

Leroy Binns former member of this group visted my channel and left a message of thanks for all people who help keep this sound alive...See comment from "Treetop721"

Thanks

Hwaj5300

[fntime]

@Pentax645 Wasn't that a Depends commercial?

[BOLT444477]

You made my day. Does this song make my heart skip a beat. I remember the parties I use to go to. Everyone against the walls with the lights out. No fighting in grand old New York City on the lower east side of manhattan. Yahoo.

[hwaj5300]

Ah for the good old days HUh

Thanks

Hwaj5300

[hughb456]

Always loved it. I have the original 45 on the Everlast label (it didn't last, out of business years ago) it says unbreakable but alas mine is cracked. I've had it for 50 years. Still plays though. The CD is great, 10 songs, cheap too. On the Collectables label 1989 ....COL-CD-5029

[hwaj5300]

Hi hughb456

I guess with technology thing get better I remember 78 rpms Oh my!!!!!!!

That is where I got this gem was the cd, and you can't beat the sound

thanks again

[CrisVangel]

Awesome post, thanks no skips on yours!!!

[hwaj5300]

Thanks

I try

Please read gracious post from treetop

who admits to being Leroy Binns

Thanks Again

[dkelly26666]

This is one the great oldies songs you can hear in Martin Scorsese's brilliant classic, "Mean Streets".

[amornomorira]

does anyone have the one by Laura Nyro?

[maximillllien]

check the movie A Home at the End of the World with colin farell & sissy spacek

they smoked marie jo while listening to laura nyro deseree

[Rabdrake47]

Props to vj hwaj5300 on a great video cover.

Sorry for the shameless plug, but check out the g2g love song list #3 Désiree. Laura Nyro beautifully attributes this classic doo-wop, turning into a Sapphic paean.

[PutOnASweater]

One of the all time best doowops...The sax is what makes it happen

[hwaj5300]

LET'S FIND SOMETHING ELSE TO DIAGREE ABOUT

Because I do not disagee with this

Thank you

Hwa5300

[mailyno]

Leroy,

God bless! this is my all time favorite doo wop. My grandson sings it with me.

[pardise92]

i was named after this song :]] i love it. deserie

[hwaj5300]

Hey Desi

check out response to this song from

Treetop721 on second page and that thanks is from me also

[TacoPacoGuy]

The Best =)

[chico1250]

they were on pbs you had to see them just fabulous

[Hotrod85smooth]

WOW clearly 1 of the BEST songs period.I'm 30 years old DooWop Master..lol..Me and wife have child on the way and you can bet your life they will be rocking out to DooWopp/Oldies just like daddy

[DooWopAngel48]

This has to be one of my all time favorite DooWop songs. What a voice, what harmony. Simply love this music, there is nothing in the world that can compare with it. Thanks for posting this song.

((~,~))

Cathy

[cianide25]

I feel the same way you do fabulous song my favorite oldie of all time.

[handballr15]

Interesting research information, and a clever slide show! Thanks.

[patcovington]

I remember calling the radio station when I was 14 years old and asking the DJ, the late great Georgie Woods in Philly, to play this for me. He did and he called my name as well. I was a celeb at school.

[woonsocketrocket]

It's not "doo wop" it's "wah wah" their singing. Written by future hit-maker, Les Cooper (Wiggle Wobble). Danny Robinson's pro-duction is classic Harlem doo wop.

[n3dhe]

God dammed this is MUSIC

[559SurChola]

oooohhhhh... I LOVE THIS OLDIES ONE OF MY #1 FAVORITES

[billchew450]

Leroy- an ongoing debt of gratitude from a

lifelong group harmony fan who still considers

the originals to be the greatest. Live long and prosper.

[Hardright]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Leroy Binns! This is my favorite all time song. I saw the Doo Wop show on PBS and donated to the station so I could get the CD's with Deserie. That's the song I wanted the most and that's why I donated. Long live Doo Wop!

[johnny9148]

no wonder people are depressed in the end days radio filled with politcal robots. people hiding their feelings. too many mooks with condesending comments people get ready theres a train a comin hop on board! long live the doo-wops john

[roysmemorylane1]

Thanks Harry for this Awesome video. DJ Jerry Blavat played all the songs by the Charts especially "Deserie" in the early 60's in Philly. We white kids were introduced to this rhythm and blues music by Jerry Blavat and now almost 50 years later this music still sounds great.FYI Jerry Blavat named his daughter after this song. Roy(Linda's boyfriend).

[treetop721]

Hi, My name Is Leroy Binns, orignal member of the Charts, and I just want to take this time to thank all of you nice people for your support and for making me feel good about your comments, God bless you all.

[LindaLou1234]

Hi Leroy, I just want you to know that Deserie WAS and IS my all-time favorite song. Your voices are so beautiful!!! I used to play this on my little blue record player (lol) over and over and over when I was a kid. Thank you so very very much for the pleasure you've given everyone with your great music.

[pookietooth]

Leroy, thank you for one of the important Doo Wop songs of all time. I hope you know just how incredible a sound like yours, has moved the souls of so many, and still does so many years later. Thank you and God bless you.

[rickysrocket]

Hi Leroy.  Saw you guys on the T.J. Lubinksy show from Pittsburgh. You guys were great. Is Joe Greer doing well? Who was the 3rd guy in your group that night ? I think your original group had 5 members making up the Charts? Good job all around. I love your music.

[MrOcto8]

@treetop721 Leroy, actually it's US who should be thanking you and your buddies for having thought up this beautiful tune and blessed us with a fine, fine performance. I only vaguely remembered it until a friend of mine posted it from an old survey a few months back and I hunted it down on this website. This is a gorgeous tune beautifully performed. Did you guys have to make several cuts before a final version was released or was it perfect on the first try?

[hwaj5300]

@MrOcto8

Amen .....And thanks again Leroy

Hwaj5300

[stripemister]

The Charts, how in the name of the Lord could kids, just in the beginning of their teen years sound this good? What are the kids of today doing with themselves other then sounding stupid. They should be out there doing what the Charts did at such a tender age, singing Doo-Wop, the greatest sounding music to one's ear.

[twinstickpete]

I named my daughter Deserie after this song. Shes 16 now, not that many girls are named Deserie !!

[achin70]

I always wondered who did the original.  Now I know! I got introduced to the song through Laura Nyro's version. Thanks!

Blessings,

Andrew

[LindaLou1234]

you are without a DOUBT the best person on here, totally LOVE  you're videos. Thanks so so much. (You have to be from Philly lol)

[miguelornelasss13]

this is a good fucking song

[kathyris6]

Great song! PBS had the Charts and a lot of other great Doo Wop groups on doo Wops greatest hits, this week.

[stephenkms]

Wow! Thanks for posting. This was a wonderful treat. Stephen Brown was my father. Memories, memories...

[sepod]

Fabulous Sounds. Incredible Harmony, they sure don't make groups like The Charts anymore.

Long Live Doo Wop.

[sepod]

To the Gods of Applelot. Let Earnings Day be Fruitful.

[billsleazoid]

One of my doo wop faves and the commentary is excellent.

[hwaj5300]

Thank you very much Bill

Harry

[pookietooth]

great video and the background info is very interesting.I never understood all the lyrics so thank you for that. What are the background lyrics? Wah Wah? this is a true classic. I love it.

[hwaj5300]

Hi Pookie

Appriciate you kind words and I believe the background is saying Wah Wah I am so glad that you liked it, and please listen to, and watch some of my other songs posted

Thank you

Harry

[treetop721]

thanks for the kind words Pookietooth, you made my day, Leroy Binns of the Charts.

[sexysassyandlovely69]

Good video compilation of graphics, lyrics and song. As always, I enjoy your talented videos, thanks for the added bonus of the historical data about the group...I found it quite interesting to read. I am an avid fan of Doo Wop. Good work Harry and thanks for uploading.

[hwaj5300]

Thank you miss I

As always I certinly appriciate your kind words but more so enjoy the effects some of my songs have on people. Thank you much

Harry

[ladyrockndoowop]

The Charts are well known group among those who enjoy doo wop and early rock. And the video with the song,,, very nice work, very nice indeed.

[hwaj5300]

Thank you

your kind words are appriciated

hwaj5300

[carann5]

Good job with the video. Don't like the song though. This is really Doo Wop and not my type of music. Also, never heard of the Charts.