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The Vibrations were an African-American soul vocal group from Los Angeles, California, active from the mid-1950s to 1976. The group initially began recording as The Jay Hawks, and had a hit in 1956 with "Stranded in the Jungle" (US #18). After a few lineup changes, the group hit again in 1961 with the song "The Watusi" (US #25).
60 videosTop Tracks for The Vibrations- 2:34
The Orlons - The Wah Watusi (Original)by Nocaro78,367 views
- 2:35
The Impac - Too Far Outby blacflag113,529 views
- 2:07
TITTYSHAKER - cecil garrett & the fascinations - bearcat 7''by viktoruolf26,898 views
- 2:00
Jan Davis - Watusi Zombieby WilderFaster260,939 views
- 0:20
The Watusiby diddypopdiddy21,894 views
- 2:10
Olympics - The Slopby phunkyjunction5,087 views
- 3:04
Do The Watusi - The Catby tirnrahc2,194 views
- 2:36
The Original Stroll - February 1958by MrMemories584,793 views
- 2:32
The Orlons - "Wah-Watusi" (1962)by Bacmaster54,944 views
- 2:44
THE WAH WATUSI (Annette Funicello, 1964)by Soapking196518,397 views
- 2:01
Marathons (aka The Vibrations) - Peanut Butter (Digitally Remastered)by Nocaro6,626 views
- 2:46
Chubby Checker - The Twistby GNRSlashLover677,333 views
- 2:56
Ray Barretto - El Watusi 7" 45 DJ K-Telby DeeJayKTel137,354 views
- 3:17
Vibrations - Misty.wmvby doowopcop3,832 views
- 2:31
Gene & Wendell - The roachby morenocarlos1219,001 views
- 3:37
The Olympics - Hully Gullyby ladyvee7110102,779 views
- 2:34
Watusi!by JesusHarveyChrist6,734 views
- 10:38
Sun Ra - Music Video Short - C - The Band - "Watusi"by yourmusiccity20102,129 views
- 2:14
Vibrations - Wallflowerby phunkyjunction853 views
- 3:14
"Ain't No Greens In Harlem" by The Vibrationsby BeyondBodyAndSoul19,622 views
Still have the 45RPM
Datieskid 1 month ago
Don't get this song mixed up with "The Wah-Watusi" by the Orlons (1962), which is also a great song.
57highland 2 months ago
@Patequi Hey, thanks for the info. I saw the Coasters once (maybe twice) in oldies shows in the mid 90s. And yes I did see the recent obit on Mr. Gardner and also on Jerry Lieber, who co-wrote many Coasters hits. I've heard of the Robins but did not know the Robins/Coasters connection or the Richard Berry part. Thanks again.
57highland 2 months ago
@57highland
The Coasters were made up from the break up of another great L A vocal harmony group, the Robins which included Richard "Louie-Louie" Berry. The lead singer Carl Gardner died just a few weeks ago
Patequi 2 months ago
The Grassroots hit Live For Today is a copy of the (2nd) Drifters I Count The Tears, same music-different lyrics. Talking bout th Drifters-the original Drifters led by the badd azz Clyde McPhatter recorded the first twist song, Whatcha Gonna Do years before Hank Ballard and then Chubby Checker via the dirtbag Dick Clarl. The twist was a popular dance among black people in the 50s before the term rock n roll was created by Alan freed
Patequi 2 months ago
@AllBobsAllTheTime One Tube historian gave THEOLA KILGORE credit fo (THE LOVE OF MY MAN). It was changed but the same song as (THE LOVE OF MY GOD). maybe by REV JAMES CLEVELAND. 1st Blue Eyed Soul Sister (TIMI YURO) had (THE LOVE OF A BOY). Same song rewritten enough to be a New Song! CHUBBY CHECKER didn't change THE TWIST. HANK said it fooled him! Never fooled me for one second.
jor99912 2 months ago
@jor99912 Not to mention Chubby Checker's Pony Time or Jackie Wilson's Baby Work Out.
AllBobsAllTheTime 3 months ago
I'm lovin' this tune. I haven't heard it in years. I work with a lot of Doo Wop groups that come through Pittsburgh. But I'd love a chance to work with these 'cats' too!!
SELMERPA 4 months ago
Yes The WATUSI, penned directly from HANK BALLARD'S, LET"S GO LET"S GO LET"S GO! You hear it instantly!
jor99912 5 months ago
@Patequi The Donays (a girl group) were from LA, too. They sang the original "Devil In His Heart" (later covered as "Devil In Her Heart" by the Beatles). I just read that the Coasters too were originally from LA, though they relocated to NYC to be near Atlantic Records.
57highland 6 months ago