I did a show with Fabian in 1987- he was a great guy, and I had a blast. Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell appeared with him. In my opinion, he has earned his place on stage, which is more than I can say for half of the 'musical' no-accounts we have to suffer through today.
What a riot, those girls screaming. OMG, this is the song I learned to rock & roll too many years ago, lots of good memories! Thanks Mary Ann for teaching me how to dance, haven't stopped since, still go out on Saturday nights, and we are in our 60's! Can't be depressed dancing.
Fabian was very cute making all girls go crazy over him, he enjoyed the fuss they made towards him.... We all grow up and life goes on, still enjoy listening to the old songs because of their message.... Those were the days of simple times and great days to grow up in, we had it all, more than todays youngsters I feel.... Thanks for this gem.
He was a good actor. I saw a few of his films. Maybe not the greatest singer, but sure looked great. He was so young and can you blame him for giving it a shot. Girls sure screamed!
Fabian was one of the true greats of High School Pop.Unlike all of his contemporaries he had no background in music and just went along with it. The fact that he's a survivor speaks for itself. As a singer he never pretended to be other than what he was. Many of the songs he did were written by Elvis writers including a failed black singer Ollie Jones who wrote Tiger. Rock critics don't like Fabian but I don't like rock critics
I know the "original" studio track but when I listen to this version some questions come to my mind: Did he really sang the tune in studio? Who sang it- for him! The vocal parts ar totally different and back in these days there was no possibility to fake a vocal track just like the producers are doing it nowadays. Back then there was no tehnique. So, does anybody know who the real singer was?
The actual story: he was discovered sitting on a stoop in Philadelphia by Bob Marcucci of Chancellor Records, who liked his looks and believed that would elevate him to stardom. He was right. Fabe still tours and entertains; good for him! Apparently, he's a really nice guy from what I hear....
At least unlike today's teen idols, they had producers and arrangers back then that at least knew how to make decent records even with substandard singers...and he wasn't great, admittedly, but Fabian at least gave it his best
I doubt this is "LIVE" more than likely miming From what I remember unless was Hype !! He was seen playing College Football by Some Manager Who Signed him up there & then on his looks !! Took him in studio & had demo singer singing this song through earphones & he kept singing until resonable. Released a a Hit !! Just like that .. On stage no matter nobody could hear him, if singing BUT He is Still "singing" & touring so must have learnt well along the way.. You cannot KNOCK SUCCESS
@GreaterhOLYmEMBER The Payola scandal had to do with artists bribing DJ's to over-play their music. In my research, I found nothing that had to do with "studio magic".
Definetly not my favorite by Fabian!, but it certainly fits in nicely with anything else your jiving too that hails from the Doowop era. This is definetly not sounding any bit like the original, as I'm all too familiar with that Tiger that hit the top spot on the Fabulous Forty back in 1959. Thx4 postin'
That isn't true. He wasn't even college age when he performed that song. He was discovered in Philly sitting on a stoop. He was 14. There was no way he was in college at that age lol
In the Beatles' Anthology, Paul McCartney mentioned the group didn't want to play in America without a #1 hit. He claimed that England had seen too many of its best entertainers go to America and be well down on the bill behind performers live Fabian or Frankie Avalon; performers the Beatles did not respect.
@betsilouise Again you are dead wrong. Millions of teenagers who bought their records proved that fact. You can't enjoy that kind of success and not have talent. or a voice. A voice by the way that is still performing to large audiences across the country. Perhaps those seeing his shows today are also naive and don't realize they're paying money to see someone with no talent or a voice. I would suggest you are completely out of touch.
I like FABIAN, but sorry, he couldn't sing to save his life. He did better with acting, in fact, he was more impressive as an actor than some of his peers. There were teen idols of the day who also weren't tremendous singers, that's true, but FABIAN really couldn't sing and I really don't mean that unkindly, it's just a fact. He could sort of "get by" with a fast tune, but if it was ballad there would be no way he could get through it.
Of course he had no musical talent. This was the days of the "teen idol" phase. Looks counted for everything. It would be great if you had a voice, but that could be faked. Looks couldn't. Check out the stars of 1959-they are all adorable. Not many could actually sing. BTW-he gets paid for entertaining...and he does that!
I agree that Fabian had no problem getting the chicks. But he does not deserve to be paid for "singing". He does not have any musical or acting talent at all.
Your a jealous lying dbag. Selling millions of records and attracting millions of women takes talent. How many records have you sold? Zero. You are the loser
I did a show with Fabian in 1987- he was a great guy, and I had a blast. Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell appeared with him. In my opinion, he has earned his place on stage, which is more than I can say for half of the 'musical' no-accounts we have to suffer through today.
What a riot, those girls screaming. OMG, this is the song I learned to rock & roll too many years ago, lots of good memories! Thanks Mary Ann for teaching me how to dance, haven't stopped since, still go out on Saturday nights, and we are in our 60's! Can't be depressed dancing.
Fabian was very cute making all girls go crazy over him, he enjoyed the fuss they made towards him.... We all grow up and life goes on, still enjoy listening to the old songs because of their message.... Those were the days of simple times and great days to grow up in, we had it all, more than todays youngsters I feel.... Thanks for this gem.
He was a good actor. I saw a few of his films. Maybe not the greatest singer, but sure looked great. He was so young and can you blame him for giving it a shot. Girls sure screamed!
Fabian was one of the true greats of High School Pop.Unlike all of his contemporaries he had no background in music and just went along with it.
The fact that he's a survivor speaks for itself.
As a singer he never pretended to be other than what he was.
Many of the songs he did were written by Elvis writers including a failed black singer Ollie Jones who wrote Tiger.
Rock critics don't like Fabian but I don't like rock critics
When Fabian dies, I hope he gets reincarnated as a tiger himself. 🐅
I know the "original" studio track but when I listen to this version some questions come to my mind: Did he really sang the tune in studio? Who sang it- for him! The vocal parts ar totally different and back in these days there was no possibility to fake a vocal track just like the producers are doing it nowadays. Back then there was no tehnique. So, does anybody know who the real singer was?
The actual story: he was discovered sitting on a stoop in Philadelphia by Bob Marcucci of Chancellor Records, who liked his looks and believed that would elevate him to stardom. He was right. Fabe still tours and entertains; good for him! Apparently, he's a really nice guy from what I hear....
At least unlike today's teen idols, they had producers and arrangers back then that at least knew how to make decent records even with substandard singers...and he wasn't great, admittedly, but Fabian at least gave it his best
@betsilouise
They all were incredibly talented and there was no problems with their voices.
Wonderful. TH-cam search DISCO 45 and VIVA EL ROCK AND ROLL (Manuel Vargas) and you will see an honoring to many beautiful songs of these years.
I doubt this is "LIVE" more than likely miming
From what I remember unless was Hype !!
He was seen playing College Football by Some Manager
Who Signed him up there & then on his looks !!
Took him in studio & had demo singer singing this song
through earphones & he kept singing until resonable.
Released a a Hit !! Just like that ..
On stage no matter nobody could hear him, if singing
BUT He is Still "singing" & touring so must have learnt
well along the way.. You cannot KNOCK SUCCESS
I loved Fabian, had his posters covering my wall. I liked him better than Elvis!!! What was I thinking???
Because he was hotterbin your eyes
que buena
Just goes to show you all at Sinclair Community College how "cool" is defined by the moment!
Agreed
@GreaterhOLYmEMBER
The Payola scandal had to do with artists bribing DJ's to over-play their music. In my research, I found nothing that had to do with "studio magic".
@betsilouise HE WAS REALLY HANDSOME.......CANT SING
He sang in the key of D minus. Whatta putz!
He admitted to having his voice altered in the studio when he testified during the payola scandal.
Definetly not my favorite by Fabian!, but it certainly fits in nicely with anything else your jiving too that hails from the Doowop era. This is definetly not sounding any bit like the original, as I'm all too familiar with that Tiger that hit the top spot on the Fabulous Forty back in 1959. Thx4 postin'
That isn't true. He wasn't even college age when he performed that song. He was discovered in Philly sitting on a stoop. He was 14. There was no way he was in college at that age lol
you know bet--you have a right to your opinion -and i respect it-but you need to realise--it's just that--an opinion.
He was fabulously attractive yet couldn't send a note. It didn't matter then just like it doesn't matter now.
In the Beatles' Anthology, Paul McCartney mentioned the group didn't want to play in America without a #1 hit.
He claimed that England had seen too many of its best entertainers go to America and be well down on the bill behind performers live Fabian or Frankie Avalon; performers the Beatles did not respect.
@betsilouise
Again you are dead wrong. Millions of teenagers who bought their records proved that fact. You can't enjoy that kind of success and not have talent. or a voice. A voice by the way that is still performing to large audiences across the country. Perhaps those seeing his shows today are also naive and don't realize they're paying money to see someone with no talent or a voice. I would suggest you are completely out of touch.
Well said. He had enough talent to sell millions of records make lots of cash and was a natural eye candy for both sexes
I like FABIAN, but sorry, he couldn't sing to save his life. He did better with acting, in fact, he was more impressive as an actor than some of his peers. There were teen idols of the day who also weren't tremendous singers, that's true, but FABIAN really couldn't sing and I really don't mean that unkindly, it's just a fact. He could sort of "get by" with a fast tune, but if it was ballad there would be no way he could get through it.
"Failed Black singer" eh ? Too bad "Tiger" was Fabian's biggest hit. I guess he couldn't be that big a failure now could he ?
I Liked Fabian Alot But He Is A Not Nice To His Wives!!
Of course he had no musical talent. This was the days of the "teen idol" phase. Looks counted for everything. It would be great if you had a voice, but that could be faked. Looks couldn't. Check out the stars of 1959-they are all adorable. Not many could actually sing. BTW-he gets paid for entertaining...and he does that!
Baloney he sold 12 million records.
That took talent
I agree that Fabian had no problem getting the chicks. But he does not deserve to be paid for "singing". He does not have any musical or acting talent at all.
TOugh luck bud. How about not paying you for showing up for work
God, he's awful. Nothing more than a pretty face.
Your a jealous lying dbag. Selling millions of records and attracting millions of women takes talent. How many records have you sold?
Zero.
You are the loser