The Imaginations - Guardian Angel 1961 Music Makers 108 -Bomarc 301.wmv

The Imaginations (2) Aka The Expressions (3) (Wantagh, New-York)


Personnel :

Frank Mancuso (Lead)

Bobby Bloom (First Tenor)

Philip Agtuca (Second Tenor)

Pete Agtuca (Baritone)

Richie LeCausi (Bass)
Formed in Bellmore, Long Island, New York, USA, in 1961, doo-wop group the Imaginations consisted of Frank Mancuso (lead), Bobby Bloom (first tenor), Phil Agtuca (second tenor), Pete Agtuca (baritone) and Richard LeCausi (bass). In April 1961, Music Makers released the group's "Goodnight Baby', which featured King Curtis on saxophone. The Imaginations" second studio engagement came as back-up singers for Darlene Day, and, with studio time remaining, they also recorded two of their own songs, "Guardian Angel" and "Hey You".When the tracks formed their second single, both sides attracted airplay, and the record was licensed to Duel Records, although too late, apparently, to allow it a chance to reach the national charts. Despite this, "Hey You", primarily through repeated radio plays, became established as one of the most popular vocal group records in the New York area throughout the early 60s. However, that impetus was stalled when Mancuso joined the air forces, and Music Makers closed down. Bobby Caupin took over on lead as the group switched to a new title, the Ebonaires. A single was recorded ("Chapel Bells") but never released. Still not dispirited, Bobby Bloom took over on lead as the group then reverted to their former name for "Wait A Little Longer Son", issued on new label Ballad Records. Again a release of genuine quality, it too was picked up for extended distribution, this time by Laurie Records. By 1963 the group had broken up, but they re-formed when producers Pete Antell and John Linde took an interest in their careers. Bloom, Phil Agtuca and LeCausi were then joined by John Governale (first tenor) and Pete Lanzetta (baritone) in the Expressions.
The Imaginations (2)
1961 - I hate to see a little girl crying (Music makers) (Unreleased)
1961 - The Search is Over / Goodnight Baby (Music makers 103)
1961 - Guardian Angel / Hey You (Music Makers 108/Bomarc 301)
1962 - Mamma little baby / Wait a little longer son (Ballad 500)
1976 - I'll never let you go / The Mystery of you (Harvey 101)
1985 - Autumn leaves (Relic LP 5058)
1985 - Never let you go (Relic LP 5058)
1985 - The mystery of you (Relic LP 5058)
1985 - Harry Goody (Relic LP 5058)
1985 - Fannie Mae (Relic LP 5058)
1985 - My Little girl (Relic LP 5058)
1985 - Chapel bells (Relic LP 5058)

Darlene Day & The Imaginations (2)
1961 - I love you so / Will (Music Makers 106)

The Expressions (3)
1963 - To cry / on the Corner (Parkway 892)

Billy Harner & The Expressions (3)
1964 - Anymore / Watcha gonna do (Lawn 239)

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Not the first group to record this classic but this is the version I've always loved best. The epitome of great, white, uptempo, NYC doo wop

[JIMMYAD46]

GREAT VERSION NOT SURE BUT WAS THIS THE SAME GROUP THAT DID THIS SONG ON FLESTED RECORDS I BELIEVE IN THE EARLY 1960'S

[lenord227]

Excellent Doo Wop song and group!!! Thanks for sharing!