Colpix 186 (original)
USA, Feb. 1961
Words & Music by: Side A – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart; Side B – Barry 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
Words & Music by: Side A – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart; Side B – Barry 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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