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I have just about everything they ever recorded under all their various names. Oh yes, Shifting Sands too is beautiful. Wonderful words from a true poet's pen. Gus Gosset played this tune quite off on his radio show back in 70's. Heard for the first time of Leroy's death at one of Gus' stage ...

@MROSEN62 Nutmegs recorded under a number of names, Lyres, Rajahs and Four Haven Knights. If I forgot one or two, someone will remember.

Never quite sure if I like this version or the Ravens version. They're both on my list of great arrangements.

These Jersey boys were the greatest.

Memories of being a High School Freshman in '55. Always loved "Great big lump sugar". What a great tune.

@patrickb5197 Believe it or not, Down In Mexico was a Demo tape recorded for Klik Records between '57 & '58 and not mean to be published. Klik never did release it. Now Sam Rose of Times Square Records got hold of the demo tapes when Klik closed in '64 and released all of those accapella record...

I made every one of those show at the New York Academy of Music. Already ovef 30, but this was my music as a teenager in the 50's.

It always threw me that the Turbans being a Philly group would record for Herald, a NY label. Guess you get whatever contract that you get to record, and most of these groups were just kids at the time and only cared about getting a record released. Personally, I thought that Al Banks' voice wa...

Wonderful tune and great group. Rest In Peace Willie Davis.

Recall the DJ's of the time would call Lee & the guys the "Pride of Philadelphia". They were great artists.

Have loved this tune for almost 60 years now. These guys, unlike the Canada group, were truly 'Diamonds'. Thanks for the post.

Charles Sutton on lead. It was recorded before Hank Ballad joined the group, who would eventually change their name to the Midnighters.

Released in '59. Written by the lead singer, Bobby Kline, from East Orange NJ. Bobby also wrote "Stars" by the Ocopellas which was released in '66. Big East Coast hits.

@only1LadyM Bobby Kline was the lead singer for the Melo-Gents who also wrote their only recording "Baby Be Mine". Released in '59 on the Warner Bros label. Has been a favorite of mine, but a girlfriend from the Oranges in Jersey told me about Bobby also writing this one too. You are so right....

@1940aris How about Maryland Pierce's voice doing the falsetto? He was just great.

Great Music, Great Memories. They are a wonderful addition to that heavenly chorus. R.I.P. Mr Carr & Mr. Mitchell.

Morris H.S., Bronx, NY. You guys made all New Yorkers proud. Always loved your music. Rest In Peace, guys.

@GrizAnn All but one, James Dozier, gone now. Saw James & a stand-in group perform at a U.G.H.A concert in '05, and when he hit those notes, more than 50 years after the recording of this great tune, the place erupted in applause with a standing ovation. What a great performance it was. I'll n...

1956, and a Teenaged Frankie Valli. The Cliques recording won out in the popularity department though.

1957, B side of Chi-Wa-Wa. Love both sides.

Still have my argo recording of this. Love both sides, the flip being Roses Are Blooming. Ah, those teenage years, so long ago.

@redparkinglot016 Not sure if you heard. There are a LOT of people out of work. The millionaires are paying less tax than the workers. The whole thing about Corporate America is getting out of hand. They own the entire U.S, government because they pay for it. We the "People" have no say so u...

As a member of the first generation of Rock & Roll, namely a teenager of the 50's, we were often told by our elders that this music was junk. In my 20's I asked my Mom to sit down & listen, really listen to a few of my 45's. This was one. The words are so clever. Not at all junk.

Take my hea...

Go Willie Go!

Johnny Bragg was one nice guy when I met him about 10 years ago. Ever since he was released from prison, he told us that his daughter has been keeping him on the straight & narrow. He had also become a deacon in his church. I truly mourned his passing a few years ago. He gave this song to Joh...

My favorite Vocaleers tune. Of course it doesn't hurt to hear Joe Duncan's voice again. Thanks for the post.

Clyde at his best, not to mention Johnny Moore too. Oh how I wish those days would return when the music my so wonderful.

Last I heard, the Drifters version of WC has now outsold Crosby's version. Way to go Mr. McPhatter.

Have this one since it first came out. But this version isn't the same as the one I have. This must be an alternate take.

One of my top Harptone favorites. Thanks for the post.

College days memories, when this and Dylan was so in style. Love P, P & M's version the best. Dylan though a great song writer, not the best voice for his own music. Then a few years later the Four Season recorded as the Wonder Who. Everyone knew it was Frankie & crew. Thanks for posting.

This reminds me of my college days. Drinking beer & singing along with Peter, Paul & Mary. By the way, it was legal in those days for 18 year olds to drink. It was a long time ago. But I hear this now and find myself smiling ear to ear. Great memories, great friends & great beer.

@doctordoowop No. Buddy Wooten is and always was the lead for the Mello-Moods.

Still have my 45 of this one, since that's my name. Hope everyone knows that Johnny Crawford played Chuck Connors son on the Rifleman.

Willie is one of the nicest gentlemen I have ever met. And I mean Gentleman.

Love this one.

Wonderful! Love this one. Howie Guyton's voice is so distinctive, you simply know it's him..

@Cleftonefan Yes, the Harptones are New Yorkers.

Rest in Peace Willie Davis.

@dippercat This is why many of us call it the Rock & Roll Hall of Shame. It's suppose to honor Alan Freed, yet Freed never played Hip Hop or Rap. The groups that began it all are overlooked. Hell, they didn't introduce the Flamingos until most of them were dead. Shameful, down right shameful.

Perfect

Very sexy song. Great for belly rubing

@ioxxd90 This not being a hit is simple. This was the 1950's. Never got any air play. Only on jukeboxes, and usually in barrooms. Too rough for teenagers to hear. Not at all like today's music. Desi & Lucy being married for real, couldn't sleep in the same bed on TV.

@Chocolayte909 I heard that. My sympathy is with you and your family. R.I.P. Mr. Davis.

@doowopdonna1 Is that Rudy West on lead and Maryland Pierce of falsetto? What thrill to have spend time with the Five Keys. Who doesn't love this? I have a laundry list of Five Keys tunes that I just couldn't live without.

Just turned 16 in '57 and got after school job at Woolworths. One counter over was a lady named Florence on records. Being much older, she didn't like the music of the day, until this came in. Suddenly this 50+ woman loved this song. Needless to say, this 16 year old love Julius McMichael's fa...