Monday, February 04, 2013

Record #0257: Rockville U.S.A. / Hully Gully – THE TURKS



Class 256 (original) USA, Jul. 1959
Words & Music by:  Side A – Joseph Jefferson, Beverly Bernard; Side B – Alex Hodge, Tommy Williams, Joseph Jefferson
Musicians: Gaynel Hodge (first tenor), Alex Hodge (baritone), Tommy “Buster” Williams (2nd tenor, lead on side A), others unknown
Recording sessions: Los Angeles (?), CA, 1959
Highest chart positions:  Didn’t hit Top 100

The Turks shared the same origins with the Platters in the early 50’s. 

I couldn’t find much info about this record. The group backed Eugene Church in 1958-60 and also performed on his 1958 hit “Pretty Girls Everywhere” (US #36, US R&B #6).

List price:  Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20

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