Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters - A Quiet Place [United Artists/69] 1964 *Original 45rpm Quality Audio

Garnett Mimms was born in Ashland, West Virginia.

He was brought up in Philadelphia, and began singing in church as a child.

As a teenager, he was a former member of the Philadelphia-based gospel groups, the Evening Stars, the Harmonizing Four and the Norfolk Four.

The latter he recorded his first record for in 1953.

Garnett served several years in the military, and upon his release, he returned to Philadelphia in 1958 and formed a doo wop quintet called the Gainors.

The line-up included Sam Bell, Willie Combo, John Jefferson and Howard Tate.

The Gainors recorded singles for several labels over the following three years, including 'Red Top' (later picked up by the Cameo label), Mercury (from 1959-1960), and Tally Ho (in 1961).

The group subsequently evolved into Garnet Mimms And The Enchanters, where the singer and Sam Bell were joined by Charles Boyer and Zola Pearnell.

They met songwriter / producer Bert Berns, who signed them to United Artists, in 1963, and Bert teamed them up with another songwriter / producer, Jerry Ragovoy.

Jerry's work helped create some of R & B's finest moments.

The song 'Cry Baby' was an immediate U.S. hit, while 'Baby Don't You Weep' and 'For Your Precious Love' consolidated their arrival.

The group split in 1964, when Garnett embarked on a solo career.

Although the Enchanters found a new vocalist and continued to record, they were overshadowed by their former leader.


This song is their 4th.single for United Artists in 1964.
It was charted on Billboard Pop #78-.

Produced by.Jerry Ragovoy
Written by.Bert Burns & Sam Bell

This movie's sound clip has recorded from original 45rpm record.

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• Garnet Mimms
• Deep Soul
• Doo-Wop
• Oldies
• 60's
• Ska
• Prince Buster

[kbranum007]

I can relate to this one cuz...I used to live in an apartment and the dad gum people above me were always being loud at all hours of the day...luckily I moved away from there...and found a quiet place :)

[radiotubes]

Darn fuzz sound. Love the Huge sound of U.A. boom boom boom

[ketefollen1984]

Never tired of listen this soul gem

[quieterrps]

One of those best of all times tunes to my mind. Immediately captures your attention and does not cease ~ really beautiful!

Much respect to Garnet. but also to the producer of this fine gem as well as many others, Jerry Ragavoy, who I'm saddened to learn has just passed away this past week. One of the many very great, behind the scenes marvels who helped propel so many great tunes and memories.

R.I.P. Jerry Ragavoy!

[sixhix1]

one of my all time favourites

Garnet Mimms voice could melt the coldest heart - too darn soulful and sweet

great post

[ASultryWmn]

@Antlers68 Thank you for the information. Growing up, there was a couple that lived across the street from me, and you guessed it right, the mans name was Johnny, and his woman would holler for for him just like the woman on the record. ROFL. That's another reason the song stuck in my brain all these years.

[Antlers68]

@ASultryWmn Its one of my favorite "Beach" tunes and don't feel bad it is commonly known as "Johnny Dollar."

But the words Johnny Dolar are only mentioned once. I down loaded it from iTunes. You should be able to find Shep and the Limelighters they were on the PBS Special a few years back. Rhino Records is a good place to look for oldies and Doo-Wop.

[ASultryWmn]

Oh wow! I'm so glad I found this song. I had been trying to find information on "A Quiet Place" for years, I was calling it Johnny Dollar. Growing up in the sixties this song was a favorite of mine, But for whatever reason it didn't seem to last long on my "transistor" radio. LOL, One of these days when I have the time I'm going to make myself a library of all the golden oldies I loved as a kid. Now to find Sep and the limelight's "Daddy's Home"

[coolehigh]

Classic!

[blazinappy04]

My Dad loves this song!