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The Impalas of “Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)” Fame

Introduction to the Impalas The Impalas were an American doo-wop vocal group in the late 1950s, one of the few racially-integrated groups at that time....

The Cleftones – “Heart and Soul”

Introduction to the Cleftones American R&B and doo-wop group the Cleftones were known for their 1961 hit "Heart and Soul." They came from Queens, New...

Introduction to the Fleetwoods

The Fleetwoods' career at a glance The Fleetwoods were a doo-wop/pop vocal group who achieved some measure of success as one of the few white...

The Chimes – “Once in a While”

Who are the Chimes? The Chimes were a 1950s-1960s New York all-white doo-wop group hailing from Brooklyn. They were formed by lead vocalist Lenny Cocco,...

The Cadets – “Stranded in the Jungle”

Introduction to the Cadets The Cadets are a doo-wop group, formed in Los Angeles in the late 1940s.They started as a gospel group, and when...

Introduction to the Duprees

Who are the Duprees? The Duprees are an Italian-American doo-wop vocal group best known for their hit cover version of Jo Stafford's “You Belong To...

The Danleers – “One Summer Night”

Introduction to the Danleers The Danleers were an American R&B/doo-wop vocal group in the 1950s-1960s. The band's single “One Summer Night” was initially released on...

The Jaynetts – “Sally Go Round the Roses”

Introduction to the Jaynetts The Jaynetts are one of those one-hit wonder acts who surfaced in the 1960s. Songwriter-producer Zelma “Zell” Sanders produced a sleeper...

The Coasters – R&B and Rock ‘n Roll Legends

Introduction The Coasters were an American doo-wop/R&B/rock and roll group first formed in Los Angeles, California in 1955. The Coasters' biggest hits were “Searchin',” “Young...

The Edsels – “Rama Lama Ding Dong”

Introduction to the Edsels Known today primarily for their hit single “Rama Lama Ding Dong,” the Edsels were formed in Ohio in the mid-1950s. The...

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