The Reflections - (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet (1964)

Perhaps the best known were a blue-eyed soul/doo-wop group from Detroit, Michigan. They had one hit single in 1964 called "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet", written by Bob Hamilton and Freddie Gorman. The song was produced by Rob Reeco on Golden World Records. The disc reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #9 on the Cash Box magazine chart. The record was even more popular in rhythm and blues locations, reaching #3 on that Cashbox chart. After a few more records that were moderate successes on the national charts, Ray Steinberg left the group for other interests. As a foursome, The Reflections continued recording and making TV appearances. In 1965, they made their one-and-only movie appearance in Winter-A-Go-Go, performing "I'm Sweet On You".

They were signed to the same Detroit R&B label, Golden World Records, as their blue-eyed soul peers, The Flaming Ember and The Shades Of Blue.

Today, The Reflections are one of many popular groups touring various oldies venues throughout their home state of Michigan and all over the States. Original members Tony Micale and John Dean are now augmented by three other members from various regional doo-wop groups: first tenor Joey Finazzo, baritone Gary Benovetz, and first tenor Sal Prado.

Original group members
Tony Micale—lead vocals, born August 23, 1942 in Bronx, New York
Phil Castrodale—first tenor, born April 2 in Detroit, Michigan
Dan Bennie—second tenor, born March 13, 1940 in Johnstone, Scotland
Ray Steinberg—baritone, born October 29, 1942 in Washington, Pennsylvania
John Dean—bass

Singles
Helpless / You Said Goodbye - Kay-Ko 1003—1963
(Just Like) Romeo & Juliet (BB #6, CB #9) / Can't You Tell By The Look In My Eyes—Golden World 8/9—3/64
Like Columbus Did (BB #96, CB #83) / Lonely Girl—Golden World 12—6/64
Talkin' About My Girl / Oowee Now Now—Golden World 15—8/64
(I'm Just) A Henpecked Guy (BB #123) / Don't Do That To Me—Golden World 16—9/64
Shabby Little Hut (BB #121, CB #80) / You're My Baby (And Don't You Forget It) -- Golden World 19—11/64
Poor Man's Son (BB #55, CB #55) / Comin' At You—Golden World 20—2/65
Deborah Ann / Wheelin' & Dealin' -- Golden World 22—6/65
Out Of The Picture / June Bride—Golden World 24—7/65
Girl In The Candy Store / Your Kind Of Love—Golden World 29—9/65
Like Adam & Eve / Vito's House—ABC-Paramount 10794—1966
You're Gonna Find Out (You Need Me) / The Long Cigarette—ABC-Paramount 10822—1966

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[TheBacmaster]

I apologize for the poor sound quality. It's all I had available at the time.

Joe

[sparx1951]

I was 13 then, great then still great now. You could dance to this and understand every word too!

Thank God for the 60's tunes...

[Longshotsblues]

7 years oid when this blared out of every juke box, car and transister radio in Detroit. WKNR & CLKW must of played it every hour on the hour. Brings back some awesome memories. Still see these guys all over the Metro/Detroit area all summer and none have never lost a note. Tony & Joey stil sing as if they were in their prime.

Micale has bitterly said on stage many times that they never made a dime off the record. Not the sales nor any royalyties. ZERO. A damn shame.

[Kinseydsp]

In 1964 I was 20 years old worked at a distillery right out of High school and loved this song. First heard it going 80 miles an hour in a 1957 Pylmouth converable, top down middle of winter Starting to Snow with a friend and his girl it was their favorite song! We were going back and forth from Gino's Pottstown, Pa. ( Everyone goes to Gino's ) to the tropical Treat drivein in Stowe Pa

[patrickseanlee1]

My FAVORITE song in '64. Loved it.

[juliebabyjulie]

Good one...reminds me of home!

[anitashelby]

Fantastic Song & Vid!!!!!..One Of My Favorites!!!...Thankyou Joe....Anita..:)

[TheKennyKennyKenny]

love this video, great song!!!!

[mspsycho48456]

You sure know your stuff, and pick them very well!! thanks.

[PampersPete]

You sure know how to pick 'em, Bacmaster! :-D