The Danleers - One Summer Night

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With their debut single "One Summer Night," the Danleers became one of the most successful vocal groups of the late '50s. Written by the group's songwriter/manager Danny Webb and recorded during their first recording session, the tune reached the pop Top Ten and sold over a million copies. The Danleers were one of many vocal groups that arose out of the street corners, playgrounds, and tenement hallways of Brooklyn. Originally a quintet, featuring lead singer Jimmy Weston, baritone singer Nat McCune, bass vocalist Roosevelt Mays, and tenors Johnny Lee and Will Ephraim, the band's sound was reinforced by the addition of Webb.

Initially released on the Amp-3 label, "One Summer Night" quickly became a local hit and attracted the attention of Mercury, who reissued the tune in June 1958.

After performing at Alan Freed's Labor Day Extravaganza at the Brooklyn Fox Theater, the Danleers were invited to join Frankie Avalon, Bobby Darin, Eddie Cochran, Connie Francis, Dion & the Belmonts, Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Clyde McPhatter, and the Coasters in a nationally touring road show.

"One Summer Night" marked the last success for the Brooklyn-based group, however. After three attempts to recapture the momentum of "One Summer Night" failed, the group was dropped by Mercury. Reorganized, with different personnel, by Weston, the Danleers released two singles in the mid-'60s that failed to revive their early success.

~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide

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Education

Tags:

• vocal
• doo-wop
• r&b
• rock

[Eeklair]

Don't forget, Danny Webb who wrote the Danleers Hit Songs... He's a buddy of mine, lives in Durham NC now.

[John1948ThreeC]

Tell him we still love his music!

[cynthia6637]

OH YES!

LOVE TO BE 14 YEARS OLD JUST FOR ONE DAY AGAIN

DANCE TO THIS SONG MANY OF TIMES!

[tropicalpancake56]

Remember it well, John...even though it's before my time...he he....thank you!

John

[felixbautista]

Great recollection of those mellow and simple years of the late 50's... really do appreciate your thoughtfulness in uploading and sharing. Clicked for 12 stars.

[lovegermanshepherds]

Excellent

Added to my Oldies

Thank you

[cablonde320]

wonderful song, John!!

thanks so much for the post..

xx Barb from Ca

[anitashelby]

Ahhh I've Always Loved This Song!!!! It's Beautiful!!! Thankyou dear John...Anita..:)

[TheSunRecords]

Thank you John for the share.This is a old fave of mine.

[bigeeezy]

Superb

[PaulDePace]

John48 always executes quality uploads! Super job again with this one....

[08Ghost893]

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