Chantels featuring Richard Barrett - Summer's Love

Richard Barrett, record producer and manager of the Chantels, sang lead on this forgotten treasure from 1959. It's hard to believe that this song only went to #93 on the Billboard charts and #29 on the R&B charts. The Chantels were singing backup of course. Richard Barrett was also the lead singer of The Valentines from 1954 to 1957. I am not the owner of this song as you all know. This video is not meant to infringe on any copyrights.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Chantels
• The Valentines
• Maybe
• 1959
• 1950s
• 50s
• R&B
• Pop
• doo
• wop

[ejdav]

I agree with everyone else, this song has been a favorite for years, and like yourself, I cannot believe it did not chart MUCH higher!! I think I will post it on my channel. Thank you for sharing.

[ladyvee7110]

You're very welcome.

[tacc24]

Love this one to. Haven't heard it in years. I had this on an EP 45 record, don't remember the other songs. Thanks LV7110.

[ladyvee7110]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoy the music.

[Pacer8]

Thank you LadyVee I have been looking for this song.

[ladyvee7110]

You're quite welcome.

[RXRguy]

This is one of them treasures that only ones who were listening at this time (late 50's) know of. Not one of them so called "oldies but goodies" you hear everyday but the real thing.

An Innocent sound for an innocent time ;-)

Thanx for sharing

[angelofthemorning11]

This one of the most romantic songs ever! It's one ofd those songs you never get tired of listening to. Thanks Ladyvee7110

[sleepytimegalz]

oh this is one of my favorites. I had never even seen Richard B. This is wonderful!! Thnx for posting this!!

[latinsoul53]

Arlene told she wasn't on trac. Still a favorite.

[ildibildi53]

It's like a dream. Not can express simple with words. A fantastic experience to listen. Thanks.

[TheRayray482]

yes Richard Barrett did write "Look in my eyes" I never met the man, however I will say he sure knew his music !

[57highland]

@TheRayray482 Did Richard Barrett also write the Chantels' hit, "Look In My Eyes"? I think he did. That 's my favorite song of theirs.

[BadboyZeus]

greate song

[psychojam]

Never heard of Richard Barrett but growing up in ELA in the 50's the Chantels was my fav all time girl groups. My 1st wife and I danced many times to their songs. Later in the 70's I was in a group that combined doo wop w. rock n roll. Our group was Ruben and the Jets and if you checked out some of our slow jams you can hear the doo wop influence. John

[TheRayray482]

Richie was the BEST ! He had a gift. He met the Chantels, and I am sure he knew he found voices SENT from the Angels........ I was just a kid from Jersey City, and still love to hear his and theirs music ! I met Arlene Smith a couple of times and found she was simply a wonderful lady ! Most humble ! I'm 62 years old now and whenever I hear their music I am back to being a teenager !

[Bubbles10784]

mi mums favourite song :'( reminds me of her everyday x