Don't know too much about this Gem. It's on the Legendary label Roulette. This one seemed to get lost in the mix. But luckily, i found it. One of the most triumphant intros to a doo-wop/teen tune I've heard. Small, story behind this: Apparently Joel Hamilton had a thing for the secretary who worked at the Studio he recorded at. Like most musicians, it was easier for him to get her attention by writing her a song. So this tune was for her, and I'm sure she heard it. Story is, they got hitched not long after had some kids and are still married. What a fantastic backdrop this tune is to their love story. Another reason for me to cherish such an amazing little record.
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Vikki Is Her Name - Joel Hamilton 1959
Don't know too much about this Gem. It's on the Legendary label Roulette. This one seemed to get lost in the mix. But luckily, i found it. One of the most triumphant intros to a doo-wop/teen tune I've heard. Small, story behind this: Apparently Joel Hamilton had a thing for the secretary who worked at the Studio he recorded at. Like most musicians, it was easier for him to get her attention by writing her a song. So this tune was for her, and I'm sure she heard it. Story is, they got hitched not long after had some kids and are still married. What a fantastic backdrop this tune is to their love story. Another reason for me to cherish such an amazing little record.
The Starlites- Valarie - 1960
Some seriously heavy shit. Also going by Jackie & The Starlites, rightly so. The leader of this group Jackie LaRue was a serious bad ass and serious showman. This is pure entertainment folks. Jackie was known to literally get down on his knees, sneak a little stage tears bottle out of his jacket pocket and put on the works. Soulful, Doo-Wop waterworks. They just don't make em like this anymore kids. These old cats did not mess around when it came to showmanship. They gave you your moneys worth. I mean you know people left the show those nights saying, "man what was that guy's name? he really knocked me out man, breaking down like that on stage!" Of course the ladies really loved it, "oh what a dream, he actually cried on stage. I love a real sensitive man " . Anyway...take a listen and you'll hear what Im saying.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Royal Teens - Believe Me - 1959
Stumbled upon this one at the record shop the other day. If i could possibly imagine what 1959 was like...this here is what comes to mind. Amazing production on this recording, with an almost Epic quality to it. Royal Teens hail from New Jersey.
This band pretty much went no where, but two members went on to do quite big things.
Bob Guadio went on to become a member of "The Four Seasons".
Al Kooper , who was 14 yrs old at this time. Well he ended up Performing and recording with Bob Dylan & forming his own
group Blood Sweat & Tears.
I recommend cracking open a cold Coca Cola, with a straw for this one.
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