@@tomoshiro87 Correct, and Paul also perceived that the chords John was playing used only 4 of the 6 strings, since his mother had taught him to play on a ukulele.
Doo Wop was the answer to the Big Band era with its big horn sections that preceded. The kids took to the city street corners (Nice echos) singing and the backing vocals are representative of the horns used in Big Bands. This classic demonstrates that perfectly.
featured in the films American Graffiti (1973), Diner (1982), Stand by Me (1986), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), and Set It Up (2018) the 2012 film Holy Motors, the video game Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and the 2014 action film The Expendables 3, just to name a few.
John Lennon was singing this song in a church festival in Liverpool the day that Paul McCartney met his group (The Quarrymen). Minutes later, they had a conversation and Paul sang the Eddie Cochran song Twenty Flight Rock. The rest Is history.
My mom listened to the "oldies" station back in the 80's, I love all of the late 50's and early 60's songs to this day. I got into the late 60's music in my 20's. I still thing the late 60's and 70's were the height of popular music, even though I grew up in the 80's and 90's.
Back in 1956/1957 time frame we'd go to to the local soda shop to gawk at the teenagers and listen to the juke box. We didn't have any money, so we had to listen to what they played. I'm still amazed at how well they ignored us little kids...we used to literally stare at the teenagers trying to figure out what was going. Boys and girls sitting together. Who in their right mind would do that???
When my mom always heard this song she would get up and do “The Stroll”. A dance in the 50’s and early 60’s. It was so much fun watching her relive her youth! ❤❤❤
The Del-Vikings were one of the rare racially mixed groups of the time, originally started by members of the USAF. Another mixed group of earlier times were the Mariners (formed in WW2) who gained fame by appearing on Arthur Godfrey's radio and TV shows.
@@bobbartle I have a difficult time believing that was the reason because Ed was a noted promoter of black artists and often told sponsors (especially from the south) to go to H.E double hockey stick. Do you have any info on that
Thanks for the info! Dad was USAF. Mum and I used to listen to this when doing the dishes, and of course, we sang along. I went on to sing barbershop in college, and loved these great classics.
@jethro1963. The Mariners! I haven't heard that name in forever! When I was four years old (around 1952?)I fell in love with "I See the Moon" and wore the grooves right off that record on my little record player.
Love this song!! The TV show Happy Days was responsible for bringing this music back into public consciousness. That's where I first started hearing it. Later, I bought the Time-Life 50's music CDs and devoured them. One of my favorites from that era is 'Tears on my Pillow by Little Anthony and the Imperials. Also check out Sha Na Na's song 'Goodnight, Sweetheart' or 'I Wonder Why'. Or Curtis Lee "Pretty Little Angel Eyes"
..."Class of 76"...But I was born in 58 with an older brother and 2 sisters so the whole house was filled with 50's and 60's music... then I was 12 in 70 so I was well exposed to 3 decades of music when I turned 18...
Hey, do you guys a Doo-Wop special (I think PBS) from the early 2000s where they got ALL the doo-wop guys to perform. I think it was in Pittsburgh? Anyone remember that?
Come and Go with Me was featured on the American Graffiti soundtrack; a terrific encapsulation of American 1950s/1960s pop music. AG captures the sweet spot for early Rock-n-Roll before the Beatles, British invasion and Viet Nam war changed music forever.
I love this song. You know, the BeeGees started singing/performing in the 1950s. The earliest tv performance on RUclips is from 1960 “Time is Passing By”. Barry was 14, the twins were 9. 😀
Old boomer here (born 1949). The doo-wop sound was one of the "flavors" that contributed to the birth of rock and roll. I was lucky my parents played the radio and the car radio when we were kids. I got exposed to this and many other early artists that started "our" music. You should advance your time travel a few more years to the mid 1960's now to the DEEEETROIT Sound of Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Start with Devil in a Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly and then proceed to Sock It To Me Baby, etc. This was the era of Louie, Louie, early Beach Boys surf music, the Safari's Wipeout, the Four Seasons, and so much more; some of which you've already discovered. (I watch your channel a lot/subscriber). This was the sound just as the British Invasion and Motown arrived. Everyday something new hit the radio play back then and we kids kept the record companies in business. Not to leave out the Dick Clark's influence on rock - he made rock and roll mainstream. I could on and on, but others have given you a taste. Your grandparents will vouch for this and add even more. Peace and Love - Dan Peake
Del-Vikings was a name came up with by Clarence Quick, one of the founders of the group. There are a few stories as to where the name originated. Members of the group had read about the Vikings. They were fans of a local basketball team called the Vikings. Members of the band read books published by Viking Press. So, perhaps all the reasons are true. The Del might have been added just to make the name interesting. The group members were all in the US Air Force. When some original members were deployed, David Lerchey, the White man in the picture, was one of the new member, who is on Come Go With Me, and there other big hit, Whispering Bells. Come Go with Me has appeared in several movies, including Stand By Me and American Graffiti, where I heard it. Whispering Bells appeared in Stand. By Me as well. Both songs reached the Top #10 on the music charts, with Come Go With Me peaking at #5.
"Whispering Bells" by the Del Vikings is a great follow up by them. BTW: The members of the group were all airmen stationed at a Pittsburgh Base in 1955.The Vikings was the name of a basketball-playing social club in Brooklyn that member Clarence Quick belonged to. When he put Del (meaning “the”) in front of Vikings he unintentionally created a redundant moniker - like saying “the The Vikings”. They won a local talent contest with the song "Come Go With Me".
Thanks guys for this Doo Wop classic . Here's some more 50's Doo Wop classics Del Vikings Whiispering Bells (1957) Dominos Sixty Minute Man (1951) Robin's Smokey Joe's Cafe (1954) Cadillac's Speedo (1955) Cadillacs My Girlfriend (1957) Hollywood Flames Buzz Buzz Buzz(1957) Drifters Money Honey (1953) Drifters Ruby Baby (1956) Drifters Drip Drop (1958) El Dorados I'll Be Forever Loving You (1955) Harptones On Sunday Afternoon (1956) Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1956) Shirelles Dedicated To The One I Love (1958) Moonglows Sincerely (1954) Bobbettes Mr Lee (1956) Dubs Don’t Ask Me To Be Lonely (1957) Little Anthony and the Imperials Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop (1958) Cleftones Little Girl Of Mine (1956) Cleftones String Around My Heart (1956) Lee Andrews & The Hearts The Clock (1958) Thanks again Jay and Amber 😊😊,
i remember my mother put me on to this type when grew up this was when she was a kid and when 80's came people still had respect and i still do because if wasn't for these artist we would have future groups and music now much props to the del vikings
One of my favorite 50s songs was life could be a dream. Done by the Coasters, the Crewcuts, and the Chords. Also covered more recently by Street Corner Renaissance. This is actually my favorite version.
Love that song so much!! Another interracial group was Johnny Maestro and The Crests. That was the first group Johnny Maestro sang in. They had many hits like Step By Step and Sixteen Candles.
Grew up listening to this music because of my parents and uncles and aunts! I'm going on 63 years old. I was born in 61. Probably heard alot of these songs as a small boy.
I was born in Greensburg, 1947, my Mother went to Greensburg High; my Dad went to Jeanette. Before the Beatles came along, I was into Oldie R&B, and loved this song also.
Joey was a rockabilly singer, seems he did a few leads with the del vikings but was never a member of the group.......ruclips.net/video/zWqAacUt3q0/видео.htmlsi=nejmrsTTFkquyKo3
My mom used to play this 45 all the time. Great memories. Here are some 50s tunes if you'd be interested: "Teddy Bear" by Elvis, "Charlie Brown" by The Coasters, "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos, and "Let The Good Times Roll" by Shirley & Lee. I could go on and on. 😁Thanks, Jay & Amber!! Love you guys!! ❤❤
In “Grease” the back at the dance contest was “Sha Na Na” a group formed in ‘69 who revived music from the 50’s and had their own variety show from ‘77-‘81
As to their name, this is from wiki: "The band's name was created by Clarence Quick. Some sources say that band members had read about Vikings[with the prefix "Del" being "added to give the group name an air of mystery." Another suggestion is that Clarence Quick had known of a basketball team in Brooklyn, New York, called the Vikings and had suggested the name. The name may also have originated from the popular Viking Press, publisher of paperbacks that group members liked to read" Also, when they formed all the members were members of the US Military and occasionally members would be transferred and have to leave the group.
This selection was just great, out of this world. • OMG Please - STAGGER LEE by LLOYD PRICE -- about the same time period. More 50s music. Or Short Fat Fanny by Larry Williams, 1957. Also covered by Little Richard !!
I grew up in the 70s, but my dad always played the oldies. During that time, if dad was playing his music, the tv stayed off. So, I had no choice but to listen to his music. I found quite a bit of the music was to my liking. This was one of the songs my sister and I played over and over. We ran that 33 to the ground. Glad you are checking out more oldies but goodies. Might I suggest checking out Clarence "Frogman" Henry's song "I Ain't Got No Home."
Hi guys. The band originally was formed by guys who were all in the air force and stationed in Pittsburgh. They were afraid that guys would get transferred and lost to the group. It happened. Two of the guys got transferred to Germany and were replaced by 2 new ones including their 1st white member. There are a few stories about where the group name came from. One is that a couple of the guys had been reading about Vikings and thought that adding the Del would make it more interesting and mysterious. Another was that one of the guys knew of a basketball team from NYC that was called the Vikings. Finally it's possible that it was inspired by Viking Press a publishing company that printed a lot of paperback books which several of the guys enjoyed reading.
The lead singer is Norman Wright on the right. The bass singer is Clarence Quick on the bottom. The white guy is named Dave Lerchy. The Hispanic guy i believe is Joe Lopes. Unfortunately with his passing in 2020 all five members are now deceased but live forever thru their music
My parents of course loved the soundtrack to that movie. They said the only thing wrong with it was the songs were from a spread of years... and most stations were true "top 40" stations and they wouldn't be playing a 5 year old song, followed by a 3 year old song, then a new one, then another 'old' song. We're used to stations that constantly play everything.
@@danlimbaugh3629 there were DJs that played "oldies" at the time ("oldies" meaning 3-5 years old), the first "Oldies But Goodies" compilation album came out in 1959: that was compiled by the LA dj Art Laboe
Other songs from this era I would recommend(although these aren't exactly doo-wop): "You Belong to Me" - Duprees "Twilight Time" - Platters "Poison Ivy"- Coasters "Soldier Boy" - Shirelles "Navy Blue" - Diane Renay
Great Doo Wop song of the 50's. Reminds me of the American Graffiti movie! How about some more 50's like the Diamonds "Little Darlin" or Bill Haley & The Comets "See You Later Alligator". Thanks. 😎
My reference for this song is from Saved by The Bell. Use to do some backup Doo Wop with my music teacher and his old group in school and this was one of the songs they did. A very catchy tune. Solid reaction Squad.
Gotta do Shirley & Lee “LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.” The expression that endures til today. Huey “Piano” Smith, “DON’T YOU JUST KNOW IT”, “ROCKIN’ PNEUMONIA & THE BOOGIE WOOGIE FLU.” Frankie Ford, SEA CRUISE.”
I love the 50s too. Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis, and the Platters are some of my favorites. Don't forget some of the great singers from the movies too, like Paul Robeson - Show Boat (1936), Lena Horne - Stormy Weather (1943), and Judy Garland - ANY of her movies. Just some fun suggestions. : )
YES! Was about 13 and lived in a huge apartment building; one day there was a 50’s Doo-Wop compilation album in the garbage; I took it and kept it; this song was my favorite one ❤
A doo-wop masterpiece. One of the first integrated groups, I read somewhere they met while in the Air Force. (I'm open to correction!) I love those bass singers from the doo-wop era. Another great song was "Since I Don't have You' by The Skyliners (and also a great cover version by Don McLean).
Since y'all like Doo Wop, check out Billy Joel's nod to one of his favorite singing styles too with his number THE LONGEST TIME it's a great song by a superb singer/songwriter. You won't be disappointed💓
You guys should delve back into the 40's to see what led to the great music of the 50's. A lot of the music was upbeat and fun to help folks forget about the wars that were going on.
The post-war blues helped push music into rock 'n' roll. So many wonderful changes occurred during this era. This song was one of my son's favorites when he was little. We went to a 50s diner every week with my dad before cruise night events. My son sang along with all the songs that played on the jukebox. But "Come, Go With Me" was the only song that he wanted to hear repeatedly. My dad got him a CD of 50s music with this song so he could hear it any time he wanted. And my boy did. He still does. Says it reminds him of all the good times out with Papa. ❤
I love 1950s and early-1960s doo-wop vocal groups. "Come Go with Me" is one of my favorites from that genre. Some other favorites that come to mind are: "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers "I Only Have Eyes for You" by The Flamingos "Sh-Boom" by The Chords or The Crew-Cuts "Trickle Trickle" by The Videos "That's the Way It Goes" by The Harptones "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters "Do You Love Me" by The Contours "Get a Job" by The Silhouettes "My True Story" by The Jive Five All worth a listen if you haven't heard these songs before. Honorable mention: "This Boy" by The Beatles. Although The Beatles weren't a doo-wop vocal group, their early sound was heavily influenced by American popular music, which included doo-wop. This particular song is very much in the style of doo-wop music, and was inspired by songs, such as "I've Been Good to You" by The Miracles, "You Don't Understand Me" by Bobby Freeman, and "To Know Him Is to Love Him" by The Teddy Bears.
Great reaction to a Doo Wop fave! There are several stories about the name, 1) That it referenced historical Norsemen with the 'Del-' being added for a sense of mystery. 2) That it was borrowed from a sports team name. 3) That it was based on Viking Press who published novels that the band members liked. The band was interracial, at least in part, because they were all military and had to make replacements when guys would get stationed elsewhere.
Doo-wop so beautiful and distinctive. I try to imagine what it must have been like to be a teenager back then. My mother said they often had dances in people's garages on the weekends, and every day during lunch at school! When you combine such specific and fun music with youth, it must be amazing to remember exactly the feelings of the time through this music.
Fun fact, groups in the 50’s and 60’s actually copyrighted their do-wop sounds so that no other group could copy theirs! Each group came up with their own sounds for each song!
I worked in copyrights and you cannot copyright a style of music, including do-wop. You can copyright the song. Every groups were trying to be different so they were distinctive from others.
OMG! You have no idea the memories that come flooding back to me because of this song. My oldest brother was huge music fan, and this was one of the many singles he bought...that I still have to this day. Even my Italian grandmother would sing this song when she heard it.
50s suggestions: "Long Black Cadillac" by Vince Taylor is a great one (especially any live footage of him); it was later covered by the Clash. "Woo Hoo" by the Rock a Teens: I nearly drove off the road when I first heard that on the radio
The Del Vikings consisted of active duty Airmen from the US Air Force. One of its singers, Gus Backus, was transferred to Wiesbaden Air Base in Germany in 1957, before "Come Go With Me" was released. Backus became a huge star in Germany in the 1960s singing in German and starring in German-language movies.
I saw Haircut 100 open up for Howard Jones & ABC Wednesday night, they were FANTASTIC!! You'll be seeing them on Saturday. Still time to react to their Hit song "Love Plus One!" C'mon you guys you're missing OUT!! Also on a side note: Howard Jones's bass player is Nick Beggs he was in the band Kajagoogoo. Remember when you reacted to their song "Too shy, shy?" Well, guess what? Howard Jones COVERS that song! What a special treat for all his fans! ABC was BRILLIANT as usual. Get ready for a fantastic concert.
This was in the movie "American Graffiti" along with a bunch of other songs from the era! Great song, great movie, just all over great! Also, "American Graffiti" helped pave the way for a little film you may have heard of called "Star Wars!"
This was what was called "Doo-Wop"... I've watched so many of y'alls reactions, and this song, I think, was the first time I've seen y'all react in the exact way a song like this was intended to pull out those emotions and just groove to the tune.. It brought tears to me seeing that...
OMG, I sure remember this! I’m not sure of the exact year. I was born in 1946 so you see I was a bit young then but I remember this song very well. Wish I could answer your question about their name but I have no idea where it came from. Never thought to ask then. Thanks so much for reacting to the music of my youth AND appreciate it. I’m hearing my music through new eyes and ears.
I knew that sax solo was coming and Amber was going to love it. 😆 This is on the American Graffiti soundtrack, which is filled with (except for one song) '62 and before classics from start to finish ("Where were you in sixty-two?"). I got it on 8 track when it first came out, then a double album set (I think I still have the 8 track and double LP stashed away somewhere), a few times on cassette, and now on digital. I still dip into it every once in a while, not to mention it makes a great road trip collection.
Great song to which I was introduced on the "Stand By Me" soundtrack. Great movie and incredible soundtrack. All ten songs are fire and a great intro to 50s rock...
I was that weird teenager in the 80s who listened to the Oldies station as well as current pop songs. I loved Doo Wop then & still do! This song stays in my music rotation, tho I do love how Tim Foust (of Home Free) put his twist on Come Go With Me.
Yea!!! Glad You Guys Reacted to this one! One of my top couple pre-Beatles Hits! :) Thanks You Guys... Great Choice! :) I'd also request 'Purple People Eater', which is a fun, nutty '50s Hit! :)
The first time Paul McCartney laid eyes on John Lennon, when they were teenagers, Lennon was singing this song at a church fair.
But John didn’t know the lyrics, so made up words as he sang. One of the lines he came up with went, “ Down down to the penitentiary “.
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I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info
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@@tomoshiro87 Correct, and Paul also perceived that the chords John was playing used only 4 of the 6 strings, since his mother had taught him to play on a ukulele.
Doo Wop was the answer to the Big Band era with its big horn sections that preceded. The kids took to the city street corners (Nice echos) singing and the backing vocals are representative of the horns used in Big Bands. This classic demonstrates that perfectly.
This song has probably been on countless movie soundtracks !!
featured in the films American Graffiti (1973), Diner (1982), Stand by Me (1986), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), and Set It Up (2018)
the 2012 film Holy Motors, the video game Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and the 2014 action film The Expendables 3, just to name a few.
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@@Ilurk247 And they've reacted to American Graffiti and Stand By Me.
John Lennon was singing this song in a church festival in Liverpool the day that Paul McCartney met his group (The Quarrymen). Minutes later, they had a conversation and Paul sang the Eddie Cochran song Twenty Flight Rock. The rest Is history.
My mom listened to the "oldies" station back in the 80's, I love all of the late 50's and early 60's songs to this day. I got into the late 60's music in my 20's. I still thing the late 60's and 70's were the height of popular music, even though I grew up in the 80's and 90's.
THE FIRST INTERRACIAL GROUP IN ROCK & ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Crests(Sixteen Candles) were before the Del vikings
When Paul McCartney 1st watched John Lennon play with the Quarrymen in Liverpool, John was singing this song.
It was at a Village Fete. In that same place reads a tombstone with the name Eleanor Rigby
My Dad and I sang this all the time!!! I love Doo Wops!! ~Red
I was young, but I remember because I had older sisters. This was the top of the charts my goodness it’s been so long.😊😊😊😊‼️‼️
Back in 1956/1957 time frame we'd go to to the local soda shop to gawk at the teenagers and listen to the juke box. We didn't have any money, so we had to listen to what they played. I'm still amazed at how well they ignored us little kids...we used to literally stare at the teenagers trying to figure out what was going. Boys and girls sitting together. Who in their right mind would do that???
When my mom always heard this song she would get up and do “The Stroll”. A dance in the 50’s and early 60’s. It was so much fun watching her relive her youth! ❤❤❤
"I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos is an all time classic, also "I Love You Porgey" by Nina Simone are great songs to do next.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Del-Vikings were one of the rare racially mixed groups of the time, originally started by members of the USAF. Another mixed group of earlier times were the Mariners (formed in WW2) who gained fame by appearing on Arthur Godfrey's radio and TV shows.
Excellent knowledge👍
The Crests were banned from the Ed Sullivan Show in the segregated 50's because they were a racially mixed group.
@@bobbartle I have a difficult time believing that was the reason because Ed was a noted promoter of black artists and often told sponsors (especially from the south) to go to H.E double hockey stick. Do you have any info on that
Thanks for the info! Dad was USAF. Mum and I used to listen to this when doing the dishes, and of course, we sang along. I went on to sing barbershop in college, and loved these great classics.
@jethro1963. The Mariners! I haven't heard that name in forever! When I was four years old (around 1952?)I fell in love with "I See the Moon" and wore the grooves right off that record on my little record player.
Love this song!! The TV show Happy Days was responsible for bringing this music back into public consciousness. That's where I first started hearing it. Later, I bought the Time-Life 50's music CDs and devoured them. One of my favorites from that era is 'Tears on my Pillow by Little Anthony and the Imperials. Also check out Sha Na Na's song 'Goodnight, Sweetheart' or 'I Wonder Why'. Or Curtis Lee "Pretty Little Angel Eyes"
American Graffiti was a big catalyst for the revival.
Preceded by that classic movie... American Grafitti, whose double album soundtrack had many of these great tunes on it !!
..."Class of 76"...But I was born in 58 with an older brother and 2 sisters so the whole house was filled with 50's and 60's music... then I was 12 in 70 so I was well exposed to 3 decades of music when I turned 18...
I was born in 58 too. Had older brother and 3 older sisters. Music was always playing 😊
I was born in 59. We were exposed to the best music in history.
Definite perk of an older brother! I got exposed to a whole lot of extra music.
Same except no brother. Really felt like we belonged in all 3 decades and enjoyed music from all 3, from American Graffiti to Saturday Night Fever.
Its so nice to see you get into the Doo Wop era...50s music was the beginning of rock n rock..
They have reacted to quite a bit of doo woo songs in the past
I loved watching my New York Italian in-laws dance to the music of their youth. I like doo-wop so much more because of them. RIP Pop and Mama. ❤
Love me some doo woo rock n rock.
Hey, do you guys a Doo-Wop special (I think PBS) from the early 2000s where they got ALL the doo-wop guys to perform. I think it was in Pittsburgh? Anyone remember that?
Eh western swing did rock n roll in 30's
The 50’s were virtually ideal if your family was intact and Dad had a good job. Also good grandparents really helped too
The Del Vikings recorded two of the greatest songs of the rock era:
This one and "Whispering Bells".
Both classics!!
Come and Go with Me was featured on the American Graffiti soundtrack; a terrific encapsulation of American 1950s/1960s pop music. AG captures the sweet spot for early Rock-n-Roll before the Beatles, British invasion and Viet Nam war changed music forever.
I love this song. You know, the BeeGees started singing/performing in the 1950s. The earliest tv performance on RUclips is from 1960 “Time is Passing By”. Barry was 14, the twins were 9. 😀
Old boomer here (born 1949). The doo-wop sound was one of the "flavors" that contributed to the birth of rock and roll. I was lucky my parents played the radio and the car radio when we were kids. I got exposed to this and many other early artists that started "our" music. You should advance your time travel a few more years to the mid 1960's now to the DEEEETROIT Sound of Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Start with Devil in a Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly and then proceed to Sock It To Me Baby, etc. This was the era of Louie, Louie, early Beach Boys surf music, the Safari's Wipeout, the Four Seasons, and so much more; some of which you've already discovered. (I watch your channel a lot/subscriber). This was the sound just as the British Invasion and Motown arrived. Everyday something new hit the radio play back then and we kids kept the record companies in business. Not to leave out the Dick Clark's influence on rock - he made rock and roll mainstream. I could on and on, but others have given you a taste. Your grandparents will vouch for this and add even more. Peace and Love - Dan Peake
Del-Vikings was a name came up with by Clarence Quick, one of the founders of the group. There are a few stories as to where the name originated. Members of the group had read about the Vikings. They were fans of a local basketball team called the Vikings. Members of the band read books published by Viking Press. So, perhaps all the reasons are true. The Del might have been added just to make the name interesting.
The group members were all in the US Air Force. When some original members were deployed, David Lerchey, the White man in the picture, was one of the new member, who is on Come Go With Me, and there other big hit, Whispering Bells. Come Go with Me has appeared in several movies, including Stand By Me and American Graffiti, where I heard it. Whispering Bells appeared in Stand. By Me as well.
Both songs reached the Top #10 on the music charts, with Come Go With Me peaking at #5.
These are the classics we danced to every time we turned on a radio! Born in 1945 here!
Me too. I was born in July, before the war ended so I'm officially too old to be a Boomer.
Buddy Holly - Rave On!
Yes 🤠👍✌️
Nice job guys!!!! Did you EVER think that there was so much music out there, you didnt know???? You've come such a long way.
"Whispering Bells" by the Del Vikings is a great follow up by them. BTW: The members of the group were all airmen stationed at a Pittsburgh Base in 1955.The Vikings was the name of a basketball-playing social club in Brooklyn that member Clarence Quick belonged to. When he put Del (meaning “the”) in front of Vikings he unintentionally created a redundant moniker - like saying “the The Vikings”. They won a local talent contest with the song "Come Go With Me".
Thanks guys for this Doo Wop classic . Here's some more 50's Doo Wop classics
Del Vikings Whiispering Bells (1957)
Dominos Sixty Minute Man (1951)
Robin's Smokey Joe's Cafe (1954)
Cadillac's Speedo (1955)
Cadillacs My Girlfriend (1957)
Hollywood Flames Buzz Buzz Buzz(1957)
Drifters Money Honey (1953)
Drifters Ruby Baby (1956)
Drifters Drip Drop (1958)
El Dorados I'll Be Forever Loving You (1955)
Harptones On Sunday Afternoon (1956)
Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1956)
Shirelles Dedicated To The One I Love (1958)
Moonglows Sincerely (1954)
Bobbettes Mr Lee (1956)
Dubs Don’t Ask Me To Be Lonely (1957)
Little Anthony and the Imperials Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop (1958)
Cleftones Little Girl Of Mine (1956)
Cleftones String Around My Heart (1956)
Lee Andrews & The Hearts The Clock (1958)
Thanks again Jay and Amber 😊😊,
i remember my mother put me on to this type when grew up this was when she was a kid and when 80's came people still had respect and i still do because if wasn't for these artist we would have future groups and music now much props to the del vikings
Grew up in North Jersey outside of New York and all these groups were still playing local clubs and fairs!
One of my favorite 50s songs was life could be a dream. Done by the Coasters, the Crewcuts, and the Chords. Also covered more recently by Street Corner Renaissance. This is actually my favorite version.
Love that song so much!! Another interracial group was Johnny Maestro and The Crests. That was the first group Johnny Maestro sang in. They had many hits like Step By Step and Sixteen Candles.
Love Sixteen Candles!!! ❤❤❤️
Listened to music from 40s up to the 80s. Parents music, older siblings and my era..country, rock, r & b. We listen to it all
This song was featured in the movie "Stand by Me" that you reacted to on your movie channel.
Grew up listening to this music because of my parents and uncles and aunts! I'm going on 63 years old. I was born in 61. Probably heard alot of these songs as a small boy.
My late Mother went to school with Joey Biscoe the lead singer, in or somewhere around Greensburg, PA. She would be around a hundred if alive now.
I live in Greensburg, Pa…. Born and raised! I never knew this, even though I love this song!🤣
I was born in Greensburg, 1947, my Mother went to Greensburg High; my Dad went to Jeanette. Before the Beatles came along, I was into Oldie R&B, and loved this song also.
Joey was a rockabilly singer, seems he did a few leads with the del vikings but was never a member of the group.......ruclips.net/video/zWqAacUt3q0/видео.htmlsi=nejmrsTTFkquyKo3
My mom used to play this 45 all the time. Great memories. Here are some 50s tunes if you'd be interested: "Teddy Bear" by Elvis, "Charlie Brown" by The Coasters, "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos, and "Let The Good Times Roll" by Shirley & Lee. I could go on and on. 😁Thanks, Jay & Amber!! Love you guys!! ❤❤
In “Grease” the back at the dance contest was “Sha Na Na” a group formed in ‘69 who revived music from the 50’s and had their own variety show from ‘77-‘81
J&A, "Whispering Bells" was another hit song of theirs. One of the early multi-racial groups!
One of the most uplifting songs ever.
As to their name, this is from wiki: "The band's name was created by Clarence Quick. Some sources say that band members had read about Vikings[with the prefix "Del" being "added to give the group name an air of mystery." Another suggestion is that Clarence Quick had known of a basketball team in Brooklyn, New York, called the Vikings and had suggested the name. The name may also have originated from the popular Viking Press, publisher of paperbacks that group members liked to read"
Also, when they formed all the members were members of the US Military and occasionally members would be transferred and have to leave the group.
The Cordetts:
“Lollipop, Lollipop “
( you loved their Mr. Sandman!!)
all them, no instruments.
sorry but there was music behind the Chordettes...listen again
This song hit #1 in 1958 (The Purple People Eater) Singer Sheb Wooley
I second this vote!
I can still recite the chorus: oo-ee-oo-ah-ah.... No, wait, that's the witch doctor!
This selection was just great, out of this world.
• OMG Please - STAGGER LEE by LLOYD PRICE -- about the same time period. More 50s music. Or Short Fat Fanny by Larry Williams, 1957. Also covered by Little Richard !!
Yes! Stagger Lee ❤
I'm not absolutely certain but I think they reacted to Stagger Lee about two years ago.
I grew up in the 70s, but my dad always played the oldies. During that time, if dad was playing his music, the tv stayed off. So, I had no choice but to listen to his music. I found quite a bit of the music was to my liking. This was one of the songs my sister and I played over and over. We ran that 33 to the ground. Glad you are checking out more oldies but goodies. Might I suggest checking out Clarence "Frogman" Henry's song "I Ain't Got No Home."
I'm in my mid-60s, and the Del Vikings were my parents' band. Even through the '60s, this band was still on the radio and on our turntables.
Mom and pops had big collection of music from the 50s and 60s. Brings back a lot of memories
Hi guys. The band originally was formed by guys who were all in the air force and stationed in Pittsburgh. They were afraid that guys would get transferred and lost to the group. It happened. Two of the guys got transferred to Germany and were replaced by 2 new ones including their 1st white member. There are a few stories about where the group name came from. One is that a couple of the guys had been reading about Vikings and thought that adding the Del would make it more interesting and mysterious. Another was that one of the guys knew of a basketball team from NYC that was called the Vikings. Finally it's possible that it was inspired by Viking Press a publishing company that printed a lot of paperback books which several of the guys enjoyed reading.
My favorite song from the Doo Wop era. One of my earliest memories of listening to the radio.
The lead singer is Norman Wright on the right. The bass singer is Clarence Quick on the bottom. The white guy is named Dave Lerchy. The Hispanic guy i believe is Joe Lopes. Unfortunately with his passing in 2020 all five members are now deceased but live forever thru their music
Actually it was pointed out to me that the hispanic singer Joe lopes is still with us and the only remaining original member. My apologies
You guys have to watch the Movie, American Graffiti, a classic with this song and other greats from the 60s!
They did! It was a great reaction!!!
The Wanderers is another good one
@@Pushindazees Thanks, i’ll have to find it
My parents of course loved the soundtrack to that movie. They said the only thing wrong with it was the songs were from a spread of years... and most stations were true "top 40" stations and they wouldn't be playing a 5 year old song, followed by a 3 year old song, then a new one, then another 'old' song.
We're used to stations that constantly play everything.
@@danlimbaugh3629 there were DJs that played "oldies" at the time ("oldies" meaning 3-5 years old), the first "Oldies But Goodies" compilation album came out in 1959: that was compiled by the LA dj Art Laboe
Other songs from this era I would recommend(although these aren't exactly doo-wop):
"You Belong to Me" - Duprees
"Twilight Time" - Platters
"Poison Ivy"- Coasters
"Soldier Boy" - Shirelles
"Navy Blue" - Diane Renay
When romance seemed so free and easy
Yes, but there was no Pill!
Great Doo Wop song of the 50's. Reminds me of the American Graffiti movie! How about some more 50's like the Diamonds "Little Darlin" or Bill Haley & The Comets "See You Later Alligator". Thanks. 😎
Oh, I LOVE this song!
My reference for this song is from Saved by The Bell. Use to do some backup Doo Wop with my music teacher and his old group in school and this was one of the songs they did. A very catchy tune. Solid reaction Squad.
Gotta do Shirley & Lee “LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.” The expression that endures til today. Huey “Piano” Smith, “DON’T YOU JUST KNOW IT”, “ROCKIN’ PNEUMONIA & THE BOOGIE WOOGIE FLU.” Frankie Ford, SEA CRUISE.”
I love the 50s too. Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis, and the Platters are some of my favorites. Don't forget some of the great singers from the movies too, like Paul Robeson - Show Boat (1936), Lena Horne - Stormy Weather (1943), and Judy Garland - ANY of her movies. Just some fun suggestions. : )
You need to check out the Fleetwoods, they were at the same time.
The male singer blantly admitted he stoll the "Dom bee dooby" from the Del-Vikings
YES! Was about 13 and lived in a huge apartment building; one day there was a 50’s Doo-Wop compilation album in the garbage; I took it and kept it; this song was my favorite one ❤
A doo-wop masterpiece. One of the first integrated groups, I read somewhere they met while in the Air Force. (I'm open to correction!)
I love those bass singers from the doo-wop era. Another great song was "Since I Don't have You' by The Skyliners (and also a great cover version by Don McLean).
Since y'all like Doo Wop, check out Billy Joel's nod to one of his favorite singing styles too with his number THE LONGEST TIME it's a great song by a superb singer/songwriter. You won't be disappointed💓
You guys should delve back into the 40's to see what led to the great music of the 50's. A lot of the music was upbeat and fun to help folks forget about the wars that were going on.
The post-war blues helped push music into rock 'n' roll. So many wonderful changes occurred during this era.
This song was one of my son's favorites when he was little. We went to a 50s diner every week with my dad before cruise night events. My son sang along with all the songs that played on the jukebox. But "Come, Go With Me" was the only song that he wanted to hear repeatedly. My dad got him a CD of 50s music with this song so he could hear it any time he wanted. And my boy did. He still does. Says it reminds him of all the good times out with Papa. ❤
Such a banner Doo Wop classic! Love this one. As a kid, I even sang this song in middle school glee club. Lol Good times.
I love 1950s and early-1960s doo-wop vocal groups. "Come Go with Me" is one of my favorites from that genre. Some other favorites that come to mind are:
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
"I Only Have Eyes for You" by The Flamingos
"Sh-Boom" by The Chords or The Crew-Cuts
"Trickle Trickle" by The Videos
"That's the Way It Goes" by The Harptones
"Yakety Yak" by The Coasters
"Do You Love Me" by The Contours
"Get a Job" by The Silhouettes
"My True Story" by The Jive Five
All worth a listen if you haven't heard these songs before.
Honorable mention: "This Boy" by The Beatles. Although The Beatles weren't a doo-wop vocal group, their early sound was heavily influenced by American popular music, which included doo-wop. This particular song is very much in the style of doo-wop music, and was inspired by songs, such as "I've Been Good to You" by The Miracles, "You Don't Understand Me" by Bobby Freeman, and "To Know Him Is to Love Him" by The Teddy Bears.
Great reaction to a Doo Wop fave! There are several stories about the name, 1) That it referenced historical Norsemen with the 'Del-' being added for a sense of mystery. 2) That it was borrowed from a sports team name. 3) That it was based on Viking Press who published novels that the band members liked. The band was interracial, at least in part, because they were all military and had to make replacements when guys would get stationed elsewhere.
Nice mix in your reactions today. ❤❤❤ Disco, George Jones and now doo-wop
Genuine rock and roll.
Doo-wop so beautiful and distinctive. I try to imagine what it must have been like to be a teenager back then. My mother said they often had dances in people's garages on the weekends, and every day during lunch at school! When you combine such specific and fun music with youth, it must be amazing to remember exactly the feelings of the time through this music.
Fun fact, groups in the 50’s and 60’s actually copyrighted their do-wop sounds so that no other group could copy theirs! Each group came up with their own sounds for each song!
I worked in copyrights and you cannot copyright a style of music, including do-wop. You can copyright the song. Every groups were trying to be different so they were distinctive from others.
Love this type of music I was born in the 50s
Blue Moon by The Marcells - Classic Doo-Wop Bass Voice
Such a fun happy song!
Yes! Integrated and AWESOME!❤
OMG! You have no idea the memories that come flooding back to me because of this song. My oldest brother was huge music fan, and this was one of the many singles he bought...that I still have to this day. Even my Italian grandmother would sing this song when she heard it.
One of the first, if not the first mixed race groups in the US.
My favorite Do-wop song of all time.
I think mine too.
Now this is early! I’m 62 and just like you this was before my time. 😂 I love the doo-wop sound though! Great choice!👍
What a fun song! Love the vocals and it certainly had me moving.
50s suggestions: "Long Black Cadillac" by Vince Taylor is a great one (especially any live footage of him); it was later covered by the Clash. "Woo Hoo" by the Rock a Teens: I nearly drove off the road when I first heard that on the radio
Grew up listening to this great music.
Haven’t heard this one in so long! Such a fun one!
The Del Vikings consisted of active duty Airmen from the US Air Force. One of its singers, Gus Backus, was transferred to Wiesbaden Air Base in Germany in 1957, before "Come Go With Me" was released. Backus became a huge star in Germany in the 1960s singing in German and starring in German-language movies.
I saw Haircut 100 open up for Howard Jones & ABC Wednesday night, they were FANTASTIC!!
You'll be seeing them on Saturday.
Still time to react to their Hit song "Love Plus One!" C'mon you guys you're missing OUT!!
Also on a side note: Howard Jones's bass player is Nick Beggs he was in the band Kajagoogoo.
Remember when you reacted to their song "Too shy, shy?"
Well, guess what? Howard Jones COVERS that song!
What a special treat for all his fans!
ABC was BRILLIANT as usual.
Get ready for a fantastic concert.
First heard this watching “American Graffiti”. Loved it ever since.
This was in the movie "American Graffiti" along with a bunch of other songs from the era! Great song, great movie, just all over great! Also, "American Graffiti" helped pave the way for a little film you may have heard of called "Star Wars!"
Great song! A classic. ❤️✌🏻🎶
You need to do'i only have eyes for you ' by The Flamingos & 'To know him' by The Teddy Bears
This was what was called "Doo-Wop"... I've watched so many of y'alls reactions, and this song, I think, was the first time I've seen y'all react in the exact way a song like this was intended to pull out those emotions and just groove to the tune.. It brought tears to me seeing that...
When I was in high school in the 60’s all the guys would get in groups acapella in the halls and sing. I saw this group in concert.
OMG, I sure remember this! I’m not sure of the exact year. I was born in 1946 so you see I was a bit young then but I remember this song very well. Wish I could answer your question about their name but I have no idea where it came from. Never thought to ask then. Thanks so much for reacting to the music of my youth AND appreciate it. I’m hearing my music through new eyes and ears.
50s doo- wop group names were usually chosen simply because they sounded cool
I have this 45 from my parents’ collection. This was one of the songs my Dad taught me how to jitterbug to. Happy memories.
I’ve never been a fan of doo wop but I do love this tune!
That “yeah!” leading into the sax solo!
A very familiar much loved doowop oldie. It brings images of American Graffiti. They were very talented.
Great choice today.
Blessings❤
I knew that sax solo was coming and Amber was going to love it. 😆
This is on the American Graffiti soundtrack, which is filled with (except for one song) '62 and before classics from start to finish ("Where were you in sixty-two?"). I got it on 8 track when it first came out, then a double album set (I think I still have the 8 track and double LP stashed away somewhere), a few times on cassette, and now on digital. I still dip into it every once in a while, not to mention it makes a great road trip collection.
Great song to which I was introduced on the "Stand By Me" soundtrack. Great movie and incredible soundtrack. All ten songs are fire and a great intro to 50s rock...
My young daughter was a big fan of this music.
I was that weird teenager in the 80s who listened to the Oldies station as well as current pop songs. I loved Doo Wop then & still do! This song stays in my music rotation, tho I do love how Tim Foust (of Home Free) put his twist on Come Go With Me.
My mother was so into doo-wop when I was a kid we must have listened to this song A Thousand Times on that old record player she used to have
Yes great memories 😊
Yea!!! Glad You Guys Reacted to this one! One of my top couple pre-Beatles Hits! :) Thanks You Guys... Great Choice! :) I'd also request 'Purple People Eater', which is a fun, nutty '50s Hit! :)
The crest Step by Step. Another biracial group.