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3 days ago
The Shells - "Baby Oh Baby"
Record originally released in 1957. It was re-released and entered Billboard's Top 40 on December 31, 1960.
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1 month ago
VOWS -WHEN A BOY LOVES A GIRL (bw) SAY YOU'LL BE MINE.wmv
DYNAMITE SOUND COURTESY OF MIKE M.
TheNickNicola • 516 views
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Tough but great California transitional tune from this fine group!
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1 month ago
Ron Jones & The C-Notes - Goodbye Linda
Teen Doo Wop
phunkyjunction • 318 views
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Group backing Ron Jones on this two sider are the "C" Notes who recorded on the Arc label a great two sider "Last Saturday Nite" and "We Were Meant For Each Other" - both are fabulous & worth a spin or two!
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2 months ago
Ronnie Jones & the Classmates - Lonely Boy.wmv
This one's a GOODIE. It's Ronnie Jones & the Classmates and "Lonely Boy." Enjoy!!!
delwoodjef • 98 views
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Ronnie Jones is a great talent from Philly, he stills live here & performs with that incredible voice!
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2 months ago
Johnny Maestro - It must be love - Doowop
This is one of my absolutely favourite doowop song, fantastic song and VERY rare record (if it is first press)
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Back-up on this tune is Roger Koob and the Travelers.
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2 months ago
Stevie Wonder - 1962-Contract Contract On Love ( Very Rare DooWop).wmv
Stevie Wonder -2 1962-Contract Contract On Love (Rare DooWop).
raredoowop • 1,095 views
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The backing on this tune is the fabulous Temptations - this is a very rare 45.
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2 months ago
The Calvaes "Lonely Lonely Village" 1957 Cobra 5014
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Lead is James 'Zeke' Brown he performed this & other Calvaes tunes at a great concert in 2008 check out theblackswansociety online to see clips. Just Great!
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2 months ago
Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns - Hey! Pretty Girl
Doo Wop
phunkyjunction • 159 views
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Arthur Lee Maye and his Crowns - fabulous dance tune & incredible energy! Gotta Love Those Hand Claps Too!
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3 months ago
THE LOVE MATES BOOMERANG nice version
raredoowop • 324 views
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This fine tune is by Hal "Sonny" Davis and Brenda Holloway and some unknown bass work performing as the Lovemates!
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3 months ago
Herbie Cox - Vacation In The Mountains
Rhythm And Blues
phunkyjunction • 222 views
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This was the very last record released on the RAMA label & Herbie Cox was backed up by the Cleftones on this tune.
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3 months ago
Muhammad Ali vs Joe FRAZIER II revenge. sweetfights.com
Muhammad Ali vs Joe FRAZIER II revenge.
sweetfights.com
sweetfights • 149,899 views
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No ref today would allow nor any fighter today would be permitted to get away with ALL that holding behind Frazier's head that we see in their 2nd and 3rd fights!
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4 months ago
Nutmegs - I Fell In Love The Way Love Should Be
mrbizuet • 339 views
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Absolutely the most original & melodic vocal group of the era! Leroy Griffin - sweet lead & Leroy McNeil - superb base. They sounded like no other group & no other group sounded like them. They defined & still define true accapella - musical accompaniment just added further dimension to their so...
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4 months ago
Nutmegs - You're Crying (Acappella)
Acappella
phunkyjunction • 880 views
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Absolutely the most original & melodic vocal group of the era! Leroy Griffin - sweet lead & Leroy McNeil - superb base. They sounded like no other group & no other group sounded like them. They defined & still define true accapella - musical accompaniment just added further dimension to their so...
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4 months ago
Johnny Maestro - It Must Be Love - Utterly Fantastic Uptempo Doo Wop
I believe Johnny is backed up by The Tremonts. Yes, this is an orginal copy pressed by RCA Rockaway. The sound is a bit interesting on this 45.. Jo...
PJDooWop • 1,896 views
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The group backing Johnny on this fabulous tune is not the Del Satins or Crests but Roger & the Travelers. They also backed Johnny on IOU and other Coed cuts after he left the Crests but before he joined with members of the Del Satins to create the Brooklyn Bridge.
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4 months ago
5 CHIMES -ROSEMARIE.wmv
TheNickNicola • 260 views
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This was the first tune that Arthur Crier of the Mellows, Halos, Little Guy & the Giants, etc. to grace wax. Phenominal tune!
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4 months ago
TODD RANDALL & THE BLUE NOTES -WITH THIS PEN.wmv
TheNickNicola • 163 views
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Listen to the fine, elegant, soaring. floating high work of Franklin Peeker opening this tune! Another superb & obscure tune with Philadelphia's incomparable Blue Notes!
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5 months ago
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5 months ago
Mack truck air dryer replacement
the air dryer stopped working in my truck so i am fixing it.
onelonleyfarmer • 3,532 views
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5 months ago
New compressor in the mack vision
i have been having a lot of trouble with the shifter in my mack truck. its an auto shift i have done everything to fix it accept the compressor. i...
onelonleyfarmer • 1,143 views
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You can eliminate your air dryer & all the problems associated with maintaining a clean air system. Check out cleardrainusa the product has a full (5) year unlimited hour/mileage non-prorated product warranty. Product is self-cleaning, self-defrosting & self-lubricating Temp range -100 to 185F ...
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9 months agofrankiec48 posted:
No, I exist. I just post comments about tunes, groups and such as I come across them from time to time. Nothing formal, just fun stuff to know.
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9 months ago
Lenny Welch - Congratulations, Baby - Excellent Doo Wop Ballad
I've heard that these are The Rendezvous singing background but haven't confirmed this. The Rendezvous recorded a version of this on the Reprise label
PJDooWop • 880 views
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Yes, many of us thought that the backup group was the Rendezvous but are you ready for this - the group backing Lenny is actually Sammy Strain & members of the Impacts before Sammy joined the Imperials. He also backed Earl Wade, Joann Campbell, Marvin Gaye, Barbara Engish & Clickettes, Pookie Hu...
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9 months ago
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10 months ago
Sunbeams--Please Say You'll Be Mine
From U.G.H.A. Meeting # 110 Sept. 26, 1987
Hank Williamson Lead--Johnny Cumbo Baritone--Butch Mekas First tenor--James Davis Tenor--and William...
nipsipone • 2,568 views
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One of the best vocal group tunes every recorded on the Acme label or any label anywhere! These guys had never performed live after recording this amazing work of art until they were reunited & appeared at UGHA in the late '80's. They performed this tune impeccably, twice to incredible, thundero...
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11 months ago
Velvets.....Spring Fever
Rock n' Roll
barrygioportmorien1 • 4,957 views
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This side was only available on the first press of Tonight Could Be The Night. Thereafter it was sided with another tune & Spring Fever wasn't available on any LP or source for many years. This is a killer tune written by Roy Orbison & performed flawlessly by the Velvets. Believe it or not man...
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11 months ago
Velvets - Spring Fever
Another Saturday night alone with the Velvets, YES, what a way to go!
dowopper51 • 1,232 views
frankiec48
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This side was only available on the first press of Tonight Could Be The Night. Thereafter it was sided with another tune & Spring Fever wasn't available on any LP or source for many years. This is a killer tune written by Roy Orbison & performed flawlessly by the Velvets. Believe it or not man...
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11 months ago
Bobby Ray & The Cadillacs - I'm Willing.wmv
Popcorn Male
burryken3 • 477 views
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This lead is Milton Love & the bass is Freddy Barksdale of the Solitares. They utilized three members of the Cadillacs and recorded this great tune. They couldn't use the real names from the Solitares for contract reasons. This is a fabulous tune - got a chance to see the guys sing this live ju...
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11 months ago
CADILLACS -I'M WILLING.wmv
MILTON LOVE ON LEAD
TheNickNicola • 296 views
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This lead is Milton Love & the bass is Freddy Barksdale of the Solitares. They utilized three members of the Cadillacs and recorded this great tune. They couldn't use the real names from the Solitares for contract reasons. This is a fabulous tune -got a chance to see the guys sing this live ju...
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11 months ago
I'VE THOUGHT IT OVER ~ Dave Rich 1959.wmv
I'VE THOUGHT IT OVER ~ Dave Rich w/ The Fantastics ~1959~ RCA Records.
MrRJDB1969 • 239 views
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The group backing Dave Rich on this side is The Fantastics, possibily with Sammy Strain as well. Of course The Fantastics did There Goes My Love.
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11 months ago
Venangos - A Sad, Sad Story
Doo Wop
phunkyjunction • 323 views
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Yes, Val, is still there & the store has about 7 million 45's now & still growing!
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11 months ago
James Washington Lee (& Group) - I Need Somebody
Doo Wop
phunkyjunction • 685 views
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Interesting story here - group is made up of Ralph (bass) & Morris (lead) Chestnut (who are cousins & met absolutely by chance in LA). Group with them are the Vows. Ralph Chestnut was the bass lead on "Ding Dong Honeymoon" under the group name the Cheerios. There was no James Washington Lee - ...
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11 months ago
The Nutmegs-Let Me Tell You
Doo-Wop!
doowopdesire8806 • 1,819 views
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Absolutely the most original & melodic vocal group of the era! Leroy Griffin - sweet lead & Leroy McNeil - superb base. They sounded like no other group & no other group sounded like them. They defined & still define true accapella - musical accompaniment just added further dimension to their ...
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11 months ago
Nutmegs - A Dream Of Love
Doo Wop
phunkyjunction • 990 views
frankiec48
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Absolutely the most original & melodic vocal group of the era! Leroy Griffin - sweet lead & Leroy McNeil - superb base. They sounded like no other group & no other group sounded like them. They defined & still define true accapella - musical accompaniment just added further dimension to their ...
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1 year ago
THE MATRIX UNVEILED: Slavery VS Liberty - Kerry Lutz
This is my new interview with Kerry Lutz of http://kerrylutz.com/. The founder of the 'Financial Survival Network', Kerry is a regular content con...
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1 year ago
Percy Faith & His Orchestra With Chorus - Christmas Is
From "Theme From A Summer Place" to "Christmas Is", it seemed that orchestra conductor/arranger Percy Faith always found the right mood.
Nocaro • 21,998 views
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A haunting time machine tune that casts away present day problems & relights the Joy of Christmas that the world has forgotten! Washes over one like a gentle, warm ocean wave.
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
THE NUTMEGS - STORY UNTOLD (OUTTAKE)
DOO WOP
seasidedoowop • 8,689 views
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Absolutely the most original & melodic vocal group of the era! Leroy Griffin - sweet lead & Leroy McNeil - superb base. They sounded like no other group & no other group sounded like them. They defined & still define true accapella - musical accompaniment just added further dimension to their so...
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
Ronnie Wallis & The Rajahs - Never leave me
Some Monday night OFF-THE-WALL tunes, ahh
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1 year ago
I Fell In Love - Rajahs
New Haven's Nutmegs recording as The Rajahs. Or were the Rajahs first. Great track reguardless. Released on Times Square as The Nutmegs . This is t...
lytation • 4,727 views
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Absolutely the most original & melodic vocal group of the era! Leroy Griffin - sweet lead & Leroy McNeil - superb base. They sounded like no other group & no other group sounded like them. They defined & still define true accapella - musical accompaniment just added further dimension to their so...
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1 year ago
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Original flip of '57 release had "Angel Eyes" as the title tune. Reissue had "What's In An Angels Eyes" as the flip title.