Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Record #0092: Blue Moon / Goodbye To Love – THE MARCELS


Colpix 186 (original) USA, Feb. 1961
Words & Music by:  Side A – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart; Side BBarry Mann, Joe Shapiro
Musicians: Cornelius Harp (lead vocals), Fred Johnson (bass vocals), Richard Knauss (baritone), Ron Mundy (tenor), Gene Bricker (tenor) with unknown musicians
Recording sessions:  RCA Studios, New York, NY, Feb. 15, 1961
Highest chart positions:  #1 in US, US R&B, UK, Australia, New Zealand, France & Germany charts

The Marcels’ first single was a million-seller and a huge international hit. What a great idea to arrange the song from the old ballad style (here’s Mel Torme cover from 1949) to this upbeat doo-wop piece!

List price:  Very Good+ is $15, Near Mint is $30

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