The Desires (2) (Bronx, New York)

Personnel :

Bobby

Tony

Frank

Walter Rella Senior (Guitar)

Discography :

1960 - I Don't Know Why / Longing (20th Fox 195)

Biography :

Group from the Bronx who cut only one single for 20th Fox. I DON'T KNOW WHY (I JUST DO), was published in 1931. The music was written by Fred E. Ahlert and the lyrics by Roy Turk. It had three periods of great popularity: 1931 right after its publication; 1946; and 1961 into 1962. The musical arranger on this record is Vince Catalano. He has credits on many records including writing WISHING IS FOR FOOLS by The Melodeers, on a subsidiary label of 20th Fox, Studio #9908 1960. 

Vince Catalano

After his association with 20th Fox, he and Don Ames formed the Mermaid label. I DON'T KNOW WHY (I JUST DO) is considered a standard and has been recorded by many artists through the years: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Marty Robbins, The Andrew Sisters, Linda Scott, Nat King Cole, Joe Williams as well as The Belmonts , The Dreamers and The Ravens just to name a few.

Songs :

   
I Don't Know Why                                 Longing           

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The Magnetics (1)  (Harlem, New York)

Personnel :

Leroy Giles (Lead)

Nelson Gomez

Floyd

Angelo

John



Discography :

Unreleased :
1957 - Sardines (Festival)

Biography :

Spanish Harlem group out or near 110 St. in NYC who cut one single in 1958.

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Jack Mc Knight, Jimmy Mullen, Tony Barbella & Buzzy Shearin

The Vespers (Philadelphia)
Ref : The Four Epics

Personnel :

Jack Mc Knight (First Tenor)

Jimmy Mullen  (Baritone)

Tony Barbella

Buzzy Shearin

Discography :

1963 - Mr Cupid / Walk With My Angel (Swan 4156)

Biography :

Originally a Trio, who formed in 1959 in South Philadelphia, USA, known as The Bancrofts (took their name from Bancroft Street) and originally consisted of Jack McKnight (1st Tenor), Mickey Neil (2nd Tenor) and Jimmy Mullen (Baritone). In early 1961 they added Bobby Riccobene (Bass).
In 1962 they recorded as The Four Epics.

Buzzy Shearin , Jack Mc Knight, Tony Barbella and Jimmy Mullen.

In 1963, After two singles for Laurie records, Mickey Neil and the new Richie Lalli leaving the Four Epics. Jack and Jimmy would go on to form a new group with Tony Barbella (1st Tenor), and Buzzy Shearin (2nd Tenor).  Now known as The Vespers, a proficient, albeit short-lived ensemble. They had only one release  in '63 on Swan Records "Mr Cupid" b/w "Walk With My Angel"  It was a modest hit, however no others would follow and the group soon disbanded.

Songs :

  
    Mr Cupid                                    Walk With My Angel

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The Velvedeers (New York)

Personnel:

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The Trains  (Long Island, NY)

Personnel:

Bobby Bloom (Lead)

John Governale (Tenor)

Bob Kneiper (Baritone)

Discography :

1964 - The Plan (I Love You So) / We Two (Swan 4196)
1965 - Fourteen Getting Older / The Beware Song (Swan 4203)


Biography :

When they Expressions broke up, Bobby Bloom & John Governale joined by Bob Kneiper formed a new group, the Trains. The young and ambitious producers Pete Antell and John Linde (The Chants) Penned "The Plan (I Love You So)" b/w "We Two" for the group in 1964.

  
John Linde and Pete Antell                                                                     

A Four Seasons sound-alike group The Trains didn’t make it out of the station with "The Plan". The Next years, Linde and Antell penned a second single for the Trains "Fourteen Getting Older" b/w "The Beware Song".


Songs :


Fourteen Getting Older


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