The CLOVERS " Fool , Fool , Fool " !!!
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- RARE OLDIES VIDEO WITH THE CLOVERS ! The group formed in 1946 at Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C., with members Harold Lucas, Billy Shelton, and Thomas Woods. John "Buddy" Bailey was added soon after, and they began calling themselves the "Four Clovers", with Bailey on lead. In perfecting their sound, the group pushed Shelton and Woods out in 1948, and brought in Matthew McQuarter and Harold Winley. Their break came in 1950, when they were introduced to Lou Krefetz, who became their manager. They signed to New York's Rainbow Records and released one single, "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" backed with "When You Come Back To Me". Soon after, Krefetz brought them to Atlantic Records' Ahmet Ertegün, and they were signed to Atlantic in 1951. At this point, Bill Harris was added as their guitarist. Their first appearance came in February of that year at the Apollo Theater. Their very first Atlantic session produced their first big hit, "Don't You Know I Love You", which hit #1 on the national charts in June of 1951. "One Mint Julep" (written by Rudy Toombs) and "Fool Fool Fool" also went #1 in September. Bailey was drafted in 1952, and John Phillip was brought in to replace him. He stayed for just a few months, before leaving and being replaced by Charlie White, who had been in the Dominoes and the Checkers.
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2020 still sounds fantastic
They Rocked. One of the Greatest Vocal groups. That early telecaster sounds so sweet & Bluesy
Me three 🎉 years
Old this song
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I was only 7 years old in 1974 the first time I heard the Clovers and after all the rock, rap, folk, R&B, anything I have ever loved since, these have been my favorite band my entire life. They are magic.
So professional and so perfect. Truly a gift from God to have a voice like this.
My grandfather was John Buddy Bailey. He's not in this video but he sang lead with the group for a very long time. I miss him so much.
He sure was. I only came across The Clovers in about 1989 when I was on a deployment but they've been under my skin ever since & they're very welcome there. What a wonderful thing to have a connection with through your grandfather. Best wishes from UK :)
Wow! You are truly blessed because the Clovers were one of the finest groups that ever recorded. I probably would give everything I own to have a voice like John Buddy Bailey. Years ago I was speaking with Raymond Looper from the 5 keys and we were commenting on Mr Buddy Bailey's voice. I also have been blessed because I sang a song with the Harptones and they wanted me back. That was a big surprise for me because I am a high tenor but sang baritone for the fantastic Willie Winfield and his Harptones. Raul Cita was alive this time and the group consisted of Linda Champion, Lenny and of course Raul sang harmony and I was blown away by how incredible there harmony is live I still sing but time passes just to fast. Even my buddy George Grant of the Castels is gone and I never met more of a gentleman's gentleman. Willie Winfield is always a fantastic person who gives nothing but love.
Sorry, I forgot to add that when I first started to sing, I had nothing but people laughing at me but by the Grace of God I have the very least laugh. I can sing anything and I studied Arlene Smith of the Chantels and realized that no one could sing higher or better then I worked on my baritone and now for many years God has blessed me abundantly.
Muy buen grupo el de tu padre, me estoy leyendo un libro antiguo mio de nuevo llamado Rockabilly de Manuel Lopez Poy de España y nombran a tu padre como cantante durante una época y que el tema de 1951 de Don,t you know I love you para mucha gente es el primer rock and roll. Sin ninguna duda contribuyó el grupo al rockin. Yo siempre he defendido que la música rockin tiene origen en lo afroamericano, luego se mezcló con el hillbilly, country naciendo el rockin mestizo de Elvis,Johhny Burnnette,Carl Perkins,Wanda Jackson, Eddie Cochran,Gene Vincent,Bill Haley,Janis Martin,Sparkle Moore...Saludos de una chica rocker rockabilly apasionada de las músicas primitivas desde el boogie woogie, al country, al r'n b , al hillbilly al doo wop, afroamericano rock and roll de los 40 y 50 o mestizo rock and roll de los 50,blues, mestizo rockabilly....
Did he ever sing to you being his loving Granddaughter ❤️?
Growing up I had the pleasure of hearing my uncle billy mitchell sing these song and now to see and hear again priceless
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Hi @Gail King! I'm working on a play right now where I'm researching early rock n' roll like the Clovers, Ruth Brown, the "5" Royales... do you have some time to talk about your memories of Billy Mitchell? Thanks so much! --Adi
The Clovers....smooth as glass! My parents, uncles/aunts and others of the older generations used to go see them, The Dominoes, The Ravens, Sonny Til and The Orioles, and all the top R&B and Blues shows when they came here to Louisville, which was quite often at the Lyric, National and Palace theaters active in the city. Despite being in a "border state," all the shows were totally integrated which led to Louisville having one of the earliest fulltime R&B radio stations (WLOU) in 1951.
Love this
love you guys, forever!!
Definitely some of the best of the best. This is the real roots of 50's music. I had the pleasure of seeing THE CLOVERS back in the late 60's at a small club in Long Island. John "BUDDY" Bailey must have weighed 300lbs. He sang so soulful and from the heart. The bass and other group members were so smooth with perfect timing that they are still at the top of my list. Thanks for the live performances they are truly cherished!
Way cool!!!!!!!!!!!! Such a laid back and easy groove....
Ain't nothing but Blues. I love it.
The lead tenor singer's voice is outstanding, what a beautiful song.
This tak me back to 50!
I love to sit back and listen to the old R&B classics by the original groups.If these guys were not the originals its still back around mid 50s and thats good enough for me.
A cool group making great music - they did not get the recognition they deserved. Thanks for posting this vintage video and for the background info on The Clovers.
My dad, Andrew (AJ) Bradley Jr., September 25, 1930-August 2, 2016 LOVED the Clovers and made me one of their fans as well
Fool, fool, fool that I was to fall for you.
Fool, fool, fool that I was to fall for you
Oh what a fool I was, to think you could love me too.
Well, the first time that I saw you, you looked so doggone sweet
When you walked down the street, I said 'There goes my meat.'
Fool, fool, fool that I was to fall for you
Oh what a fool I was, to think you could love me too.
I can't forget you darlin', though I'm left out in the cold.
I guess I still love you, and will always feel the
Same. Fool, fool, fool that I was to fall for you
Oh what a fool I was, to think you could love me too.
Yes, I have already mentioned what an impact this fantastic Group had and still has to this day but, I never knew that I was the Fool he so eloquently sang about! I can tell you this, the pain of being that Fool only gets worse when you get older. When you love and trust with all your heart ❤️ and soul just to find that your only the Fool Fool Fool. Give your heart to God and his precious son who gave his life for us, and you "won't be the fool anymore. I think that's what the famous James Sheppard's Heartbeats were trying to tell us.
Classic!
If I had been around and buying records back the I would have definitely jumped on this record. After 66 yrs, this song is still cool.
Not to brag but, by the Grace of God, I am still around and have all or most of the recordings of just about every group. MY collection is in perfect condition as I was a little aninal about playing them because it has always been my dream to get a Jukebox but, I bought a Harley Davidson and noticed many things that HD missed on their most powerful Porsche powerd
V Rod. I pray ifs it's God's will, i will finish my catalog of parts 13 years in the making. What does this have to do with music? Absolutely nothing but, when I started so many years ago, I wasn't blessed with a natural voice and was laughed at so many times that it really became painful.
Years later, because my first love was music, I suppose God got really tired of hearing me so, he gave me a beautiful high tenor voice second to Johnny Carter of the flaimngoes, my only draw back is, I have to keep singing otherwise, because I am a perfection I can't even live to my self. Writing to you, I just made me realized that all of these Fantastic lead singers thhhat were so blessed were people who were very sensitive, just like yours truly otherwise, they would never be able to Express so much heart and soul that reaches us so deep within.
3 on 1 mic Wow!! Great Guitar work on a Telecaster Fender Guitar!
I love the guitar in this video!
Written By Turkish songwriter Ahmet Ertegun, The Clovers Recorded Fool, Fool, Fool on 12 July 1951, it topped the R&B Chart and pop singer Kay Starr released a Cover in July 1952.
In June 1992, A rare 37-year unreleased Radio demo Version From 1955 was released on the 1950s Elvis Presley Masters Box Set.
The fact that the Clovers are not in the RR HOF is a total outrage. Fool, Fool, Fool, is about as good as it gets!!!
Ohh, this just takes me to a wonderful place. SWEET!
To: Rashad Bailey. Thank you man! I loved "Buddy" Bailey's leads for years, especially on "Needless" in 1951. I'm 74, but was just a "pup" in '51. Lucky I was to have New Your radio stations where they played all the music there was to hear.
damn this is the best thing i've heard all week!!
That's where Ray Charles got the background for " Night Time Is The Right Time"
Oh my! How fantastic is this?!?
WOW WOW WOW !
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
Love Potion number 9 is the best song from the 50-ties!!!🧐
Love the Clovers thank you so much for posting this !!! We will be making it our video pick of the week here at Rock-it Radio.
All the best and thanks again!
Bennie Dingo
Rock-it Radio
Amazing footage man, thank you so much!
Just like the Mills Brothers Thanks
GREAT POST, PRICELESS!!! Thank you for posting one of the great forerunners of rock and roll. "Forerunners"? These guys WERE rock and roll, even before word was even coined up!
definitely cool !
childhood Revisited thanks a lot for this post to seeing the clovers fantastic
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class soul!
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I saw the Clovers at the Venetian Room in Minneapolis Mn. In 1986-87. Johnny Mason and Harold Lucus were with them. The same guys were present in Tampa, Fl in 1992. I think Harold Lucus died around 1993, Always one of the top Harmony groups..
Fantastic clip!
Great!!!!!!!
The great Bill Harris (guitar) with his wonderful grin shows you how much he loved his work. I've loved this group ever since they appeared on Atlantic records in 1950. "Skylark" - Atlantic-934 ? Right or wrong?
So mint.... kinda wondering if they ever were performing in Idlewild at the flamingos
Judging by his facial expression, the guitarist is having a good time. I would be too in his place.
SeattleSoulFan ...That's the late, great guitarist, Bill Harris.
Ahmet Ertegun wrote this tune. It's a peach. Love the Esquire - probably '51. AND before anybody says it's a Tele, if you look closely at the decal on the headstock, the decal is too short for Telecaster and Broadcaster. Leo Fender did produce an Esquire with a neck pickup.
those non toxic days
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Another of the great Doo Wop groups not yet in the RRHOF. The idea that they and the Cadillacs have not been enshrined is just criminal.
that is a very early fender no caster - broad caster = telecaster = worth lot`s of cash today .
It's a Fender Esquire with a neck pickup. If you look closely at the headstock the decal is too short for Telecaster or Broadcaster and a 'Nocaster' would of course only have a clipped Fender Broadcaster decal. Leo Fender did actually turn out Esquires with a neck pickup option and also sold a conversion set with a Tele scratchplate and neck pickup. The instrument in this video would be virtually priceless now.
Billy Mitchell sing Buddy's lead! WOW!
Yes, it's Bill Harris. He later made a jazz LP for Mercury.
Billy Vera ...Yes! He made two LPs for the EmArcy label, Mercury Record's subsidiary jazz label in the 'fifties.
Loco, of course
Cool - Doo Wop -
Notice they cut an important line out of the song for television!
Ahahaha so goood babe!
Even though this lead sounds just like the lead on the 45 the timing is different. That is because this lead, Billy Mitchell, was not even in the group when they recorded it. The lead was John (Buddy Bailey). facebook.com/doowopsvoice/
Looks like Billy Mitchell singing the lead again.
Joder que bueno
awesome vocal group
this video is worth more than Donald Trump...
nice
The MC is. the late Leonard Reed, who had the misfortune of often being mistaken for white. He also did stand-up, as well as MC-ing.
that is actually "the Mayor of Harlem" Willie Bryant
It's unfortunate they cut out some of the clip. Maybe a bit to racey for the times.
It was, I heard the whole song... wow!!!
What year it was recorded?
Elvis cut this song at the SUN ⚡
Was this the one that inspired Elvis?
slow blues meets doo wop
Anyone knows the name of the lead singer?
1100 like on god
is it Bill Harris on this recording?
Sounds lie Ray Charles night time is the right time?
+dawn of the dead heads
Nappy brown's
Who are the 24 deaf people?
Deaf and dumb!
anyone know who the guitar player is?
Bill Harris
Elvis cover this song 1954 unoficial Realese
who d'puck is th'10 outta 474 thumbs down?
12 folks who know nuttin' about good music.