THE DUPREES TODAY have a 39 year lineage of stage performances and in every show still pay homage to the original guys who started it all back in 1961, Mike Arnone, Joe Santollo, Joey Van, John Salvato, Tom Bialoglo, and Mike Kelly. Little has been written about the original Duprees before the internet but much has been discussed by people who either have an agenda, a favorite lead singer or just by people who think they know the facts or try to lay claim to its membership. Many people have come up to me and asked do you know this guy or that guy who claims to be the original lead singer or former member and it goes on and on and on. So for this reason I would like to go on record publicly. All though I knew the entire original member's except Tommy B. who left the group in the early 1960's. I cannot talk about the early days of the Original Duprees as I came into the group in 1978 through my cousin Joe Cataldo who at that time had a long association with the guys as a member of The Elgins who's members later co-founded The Duprees. Then later as stage manager for The Duprees from the early days on into the 1970's when my cousin first introduced me to the group as a fan. I received a telegram from John Salvato in 1978 asking me to audition for the lead spot that began a life long association with The Duprees. As popular music was changing in all directions at that time, for various reasons mainly disco, performing only 25 jobs that year with Joe Santollo, Mike Arnone, John Salvato, Larry Casanova and myself on lead. Up to that point there were only three lead singers for the group, Joey Van, Mike Kelly and myself Tommy Petillo. Starting in 1980 for a short time in the scope of things, there were two separate Duprees groups performing at the same time. There was the Mike Arnone group with lead singer Richie Rosato and also John Salvato’s Duprees with myself on lead for the 2nd time. Richie Rosato who came into the Duprees in 1980 left the group in 2001 to be replaced by Me Tommy Petillo for a third time as lead for the Duprees. Around 1989 Mike Arnone won the rights to the name and that is the group that is performing today for the past 38 years. The Mike Arnone family holds the Trade Mark with Tony Testa who is the caretaker and leader of the Duprees. Along with their unique sound and outstanding vocal harmonies, The Duprees today play to sold out shows where ever they perform with a showmanship that is individually and collectively, second to none. Thousands of fans around the globe are captivated with their wonderful mixture of romance, energy, and fun. When The Duprees take the stage, be prepared to be thoroughly entertained. Tommy Petillo. . The Duprees have recorded 8 cd’s in the past 15 years: 1. Happy 100th Mr Sinatra. 2. 50th Anniversary Album. 3. Great Songs Of Our Time. 4. As Time Goes By. 5. A Duprees Christmas. 6. The Duprees Go To The Movies. 7. The Duprees Live At The Sands vol-1 8. The Duprees Live At The Sands vol-2 For more info visit-www.duprees.com As a foot note; I would like to add the names in chronological order lead singers and vocalists who have filled in, work with (for a short time) or replaced members in the past 50 years as best as I remember. Joey Van Canzano_ (1961 - 1964); Mike Kelly_ (lead-1964 to 1979); Larry Casanova_(vocalist-mid 1970’s to 1979); Frank Cirell_ (early 1970's lead); Tom Petillo_(lead_1978 to 1979 then with Salvatos Duprees (1983 to 1986) then with Arnone Duprees (2001 to present); Phil Granito_ (early 1980's to present); Tony Testa (guitar early 1960's vocalist 1980's to present); Jimmy Spinelli- (mid 1980's to present); Allan Ladda-(vocalist-early 1980’s); Richie Rosatto_(lead-1981 to 2001); Larry Caton_(vocalist-early 1980); Mike Shavo_(lead-early 1980’s); Bobby Valli_(vocalist-early 1980’s); Vinny Crecca_ (vocalist-early 1980’s); Tom Biaglow_ (vocalist-1980’s) Anthony Cagiano_ (lead-2000-2001); Johnny Rand_(lead fill-in-2003): Please visit my Google + channel plus.google.com/u/0/+TommyPetillo
Mr Petillo : Sir, my heartfelt thanks to you for this entry ! --------This video just chokes me up ; time goes by far too fast ! --------These guys could really -----really, sing ! -------------------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o
No question ------------these guys could seriously sing & harmonize. So unlike anything today .---------RIP, to all who have passed. Duprees 4-Ever.! ---------------------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o
I knew them well, from Seaside. My friend Theresa & I would party with them. Many times we would comb their hair, & fix their customers, & enter the club with them. We would sit in the front & they would sing to us. They were always very nice. Our favorite was Joe S. Once they gave me an uncut record called Two different worlds. Their manager at that time was Victor& one of the musician's name was Jesus Crist. I have an old photograph of them with their phone number on it. I truly miss those days.
I am just knocked out seeing this classic Vid., thank-you so very, very much. I've often said that in many ways, The Duprees were at their very best in those " Heritage Years ", & this version of " Goodnight My Love" is a classic example. , Mike Kelly was movie star handsome, & what a voice he had. Great, great memories!! Wolfsky9, 66 y/o
The group was at their finest, in these years; & Mike Kelly looked like a movie star, & he could really sing ! -----------RIP, Joe Santolo, Mike Kelly , Mike Arnone, & Joey Canzano. ------------------Wolfsky9
Hello Frank, I have had a long association with the group starting early 1978. My cousin who was there for most of the early years told me the group did very little TV, as to why we'll never know I guess. The only other video I know of available is the one on TH-cam of Mike Kelly lip sinking to Joey Van and The Duprees recording of You Belong To Me. although I believe Kelly did go on to record his own version with the Duprees. I know of NO video with Joey Van on lead as well. Not to take anything away from the great Joey Van but Kelly was a superior vocalist who had to bend his soulful style to the Doo Wop crowd when singing the early hits of Joey Van. He did however, as many Duprees fans know, went on to record many great records with the group. I was very happy to share this very rare video of the group at their best. Tommy P.
Mr Petillo thanks to you and the other guys for keeping the Duprees music alive ! Only seeing Richie Rosato perform they always performed beautifully....Hope to see you with the guys soon ? Living in NC now not much of DooWop crowd down here so I am planning on moving back to NY ! The music of my time is there so screw the high taxes and rents ....
Whenever I listen to my " Heritage Years" CD, I know I'm listening to the Duprees at the vocal best. Regardless of personal issues, line-up & Lead changes, here's what matters : THE MUSIC. Pure, & beautifully done ! -----------Wolfsky9, 70 y/o Now
So glad this video is available. There are so few pics of Mike Kelly. Mike was the most handsome man that ever walked this earth with the most beautiful voice!
He was very very handsome with those Irish Eyes. And tall too. He looked like a movie star. Two of the oldest Duprees are alive...Tom Bialoglow and John Salvato. Wish they could sing with the current group.
I still love listening to the original Duprees but this video to me is priceless. It's extra nice to be able to actually SEE them. What an extraordinarily talented and handsome group they were! So sad that some of them died so young but makes these videos extra special IMHO. 💐🌹🌷🌺🌸🌻🌼💮
I just found this video of "Goodnight My Love" by the Duprees the other night on TH-cam. It was a real treat because I thought the song was going to be the standard song entitled "Goodnight My Love". This led me to do some research into the group, starting back at the beginning. It is SO interesting to see how much talent this group embodied throughout the years. I have always liked the Duprees throughout the years and think the present group is also fantastic. Thank you for the postings. I joined the Facebook page too. It is great fun ... a little bit nostalgic and sad because so many of the members have passed on ... but still a joy to watch!!!
I know I entered earlier, but I must say it again : this era was golden --at least musically. The guys never, ever sounded stronger or better than they did during the " Heritage years " , IMHO. Mike Kelly had a fantastic voice, & the harmonies were just the very best. My thanks to you again for this post --I was 20 y/o, heading to 21 when this song came out, though in Denver I'm sad to say, I never heard it on our 2 AM Top 40 stations, or our 1 FM " rock " station. Wolfsky9, 66 y/o
Whenever I see this, it reminds me of just how great this musical line-up of The Duprees, really was. and Mike Kelly ! The man had movie star looks, & that voice. What a shame, knowing he lost it the worst way possible. --Oh well, we do have their music, & for that, I'm always thankful. ------------------------Wolfsky9, 69 y/o, Another Nice Italian Boy
That's an incredible rendition of that song. I grew up with these guys and am about the same age. It's so disappointing that they have chosen not to stay together.
I love Walt! Talent agent, always looking for the next super group. His was a school teacher . He was real close to the The Four Seasons, knew everything about them. Always enjoyed running in to him.
These guys. Along with Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons, The Association , da, da ,da, The 4 Tops Temptations Spinners , when this was the norm for real music
Mike Kelly - April 19, 1944 - August 7, 2012 - The Best! For those in doubt: 'No man can judge another, for no man truly knows another, nor yet himself' Religio medici
Hi, Tommy. My name is Butch Feuker and I sang with a Bayonne group called, The Notations. We had the great pleasure of singing on the same stage at the Duprees . It was some time in the early 60s. We opened for them. They were the main group. I still remember them as great singers and guys. We sang at the Elks club in Elizabeth N.J. It was a very big hall, a few hundred fans. We had a great time. The new Duprees still sound great and do justice the the original group. Take care, Butch Feuker.
Looking at that tape, I have to say that Tommy grew into oe handsome man. What a wonderful trip down memory lane . The sound was spectacular. We always say .....Kids today havent a clue what music really is. Fun beautiful and mostly a relaxing addition to your day. Gods blessings to you and yours, and Thank you once again
Tom you are a great lead singer I grew up on Storms Ave and I was 12 years old when I use to listen to Joey Santollo and I knew him very well he always made time for me I was a young boy and would listen to them sing as they practiced in Joeys basement. When Mike Kelly who some say had a better voice than Chubby came in 64. Tom B left when His buddy Joey. Left in fact they reall didn't want Tommy but Joey came as a package deal. You sang I believe in the late 70 s when Mike Arnone started up the group again. Joey Santollo was dead and I think so was Vann. You sang with another good friend of mine Larry Casanova his family and my family were very close.
@@kathy07002 no Joey was the first lead in 1961.he left for a short time and in came Mike who stayed only briefly. Joey came back after that When they started recording fo COED Mike was invited back into the group when Joey left again in 1964. Then the group moved to Heritage. Been following them since 1961. All the hits came from the original group when Joey was the lead.
you're blessed from the Lord Jesus incredible vocals love you too. I love you a lot bring back the music again they don't have any good music now love you guys God bless you
Tommy, my wife knew your cousin Joe Cataldo and Gus Salerno. She said they would sing under the street light on the corner of Vroom St, Jersey City. Joe Santolla lived around the corner from me on Storms Ave. She said Joe & Gus were her hairdressers many years ago. If Joe is still with us, tell them Roseanna from Vroom St. said hello. I heard the name Parisians came from the hairdressing school on Bergen Ave,
The Duprees have recorded 8 cd’s in the past 15 years: 1. Happy 100th Mr Sinatra 2. 50th Anniversary Album 3. Great Songs Of Our Time 4. As Time Goes By 5. A Duprees Christmas 6. The Duprees Go To The Movies 7. The Duprees Live At The Sands vol-1 8. The Duprees Live At The Sands vol-2 For more info visit-www.duprees.com As a foot note; I would like to add the names in chronological order lead singers and vocalists who have filled in, work with (for a short time) or replaced members in the past 50 years as best as I remember. Joey Van Canzano_ (1961 - 1964); Mike Kelly_ (lead-1964 to 1979); Larry Casanova_(vocalist-mid 1970’s to 1979); Frank Cirell_ (early 1970's lead); Tom Petillo_(lead_1978 to 1979 then with Salvatos Duprees (1983 to 1986) then with Arnone Duprees (2001 to present); Phil Granito_ (early 1980's to present); Tony Testa (early 1980's to present); Jimmy Spinelli- (mid 1980's to present); Allan Ladda-(vocalist-early 1980’s); Richie Rosatto_(lead-1981 to 2001); Larry Caton_(vocalist-early 1980); Mike Shavo_(lead-early 1980’s); Bobby Valli_(vocalist-early 1980’s); Vinny Crecca_ (vocalist-early 1980’s); Tom Biaglow_ (vocalist-1980’s) Anthony Cagiano_ (lead-2000-2001); Johnny Rand_(lead fill-in-2003): For more info visit-www.duprees.com
I finally got a good history report of the Dupree's, from watching the Vinny Vella program. The end of the show is the most depressing experience ever but when the performance is on it's like magic!.
Hello Mr. Petillo..just wanted to say that I really enjoy listening to your great voice...you are a fabulous song stylist..could most likely make the Sesame Street theme sound...sexy :) heard you in person in Hoboken, years ago..at the Italian festival...look forward to seeing the Duprees again . God blessed you with a marvelous gift..thanks for sharing it with the world...Best, Lynn
Tommy, I'm an old time doo wop singer from way back. I grew up in Manhattan's Little Italy with Johnny "Motts" Martinucci, formerly of the Demensions, and now with Just Friends. I think you know him (did a show together?). He and I sang just about every Dupree song many times when we sang together in the 60's. Of course, he sang lead. I'm just a lowly first tenor.
As a fan and dear friend of Mike Kelly... i agree with Tom Biologlow when he said at the time of Mikes death...Mike had a Velvet Voice ! He was a one of a kind voice & man!!! ❤️🎶
Damn I,M 71 AND ALL THE DOO WOP IS THE GREATEST, IT'S NOT THAT HEAD BANGER GARBAGE. YOU DANCED WITH YOUR GIRL AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE WORDS, KEEP IT GOING
He sang with 3 other guys, a guitarist--a drummer and a key board player...they HE sounded great, but he never paid the other guys..the other guys came back the next week with another singer..called themselves "Class"
TOMMY PETILLO: In Port Richey,Fla.I became friends wit a Tommy who was a singer Of well known band . I moved home CT. I lost his # & I changed Fla.#to ct.# we sat Hrs talking music ,im the drummer "Jules" R U My friend tommy in Fla.? T.Y. JULES
Along with their unique sound and outstanding vocal harmonies, The Duprees perform with showmanship that is individually and collectively, second to none. Thousands of fans around the globe are captivated with their wonderful mixture of romance, energy, and fun. When The Duprees take the stage, be prepared to be thoroughly entertained for more info. visit_www.duprees.com. THE DUPREES TODAY have a 37 year lineage of stage performances and pay homage in every show to the original guys who started it all..Mike Arnone, Joe Santollo, Joey Van, John Salvato, Tom Biaglo, and Mike Kelly. Little has been written about the Duprees before the internet but much has been discussed by people who either have an agenda, a favorite lead singer or just by people who think they know the facts or try to lay claim to its membership. Many people have come up to me and asked do you know this guy or that guy who claims to be the original lead singer or former member and it goes on and on and on. So for this reason I would like to go on record publicly. All though I knew all the original member's except Tommy B who left the group in 1963. I cannot talk about the early days of the Original Duprees as I came into the group in 1978 through my cousin Joe Cataldo who was there stage manager from 1961 on. I did not keep a record of my stage performances in 1978 and only started to keep a record in 1979. Popular music was changing in all directions at that time, for various reasons we only performed 25 jobs that year with Joe Santollo, Mike Arnone, John Salvato, Larry Casanova and myself on lead. Up to that point there were only three lead singers for the group, Joey Van, Mike Kelly and myself Tommy Petillo. Sure there were a couple of tryouts that did not cut the mustard and shortly gone, sorry no names. The only other main stay lead was Richie Rosatto. Starting in 1980 for a short time in the scope of things, there were two seperate Duprees groups performing at the same time. There was the Mike Arnone group with lead singer Richie Rosato and also John Salvato’s Duprees with myself on lead for the 2nd time. Richie Rosato who came into the Duprees in 1980 left the group in 2001 to be replaced by Me Tommy Petillo for a third time as lead for the Duprees. Around 1989 Mike Arnone won the rights to the name and that is the group that is performing today for the past 38 years. The Mike Arnone family holds the Trade Mark. Also with Tony Testa who is the caretaker and leader of the Duprees today and that's a fact jack of Duprees history. LOL TOMMY PETILLO As a foot note I would like to add the names in chronological order lead singers and vocalists who have filled in, work with (for a short time) or replaced members in the past 40 years as best as I remember. Mike Kelly (lead-1964 to 1979)… Larry Casanova_(vocalist-mid 1970’s to 1979)…Frank Cirell (early 1970's lead)...... Tom Petillo_(lead_1978 to 1979 then with (Salvatos Duprees) 1983 to 1986_ then with (Arnone Duprees)(2001 to present)…. Phil Granito (early 1980's to present)...Tony Testa early 1980's to present)...Jimmy Spinelli (mid 1980's to present)...Allan Ladda(vocalist-early 1980’s)…..Richie Rosatto_(lead-1981 to 2001)… Larry Caton_(vocalist-early 1980)…..Mike Shavo_(lead-early 1980’s)….Bobby Valli_(vocalist-early 1980’s)….Vinny Crecca_ (vocalist-early 1980’s)….Tom Biaglow_ (vocalist-1980’s) Anthony Cagiano_ (lead-2000-2001)…Johnny Rand_(lead-2003)… th-cam.com/channels/KKit54-5OFqOSCHkPT65wg.html… "For more info visit-www.duprees.com
The only station in NYC who played that great song, Goodnight My Love was WOR-FM and it was big hit there in Nov.-Dec. `68.My personal favorite by them was I`m Yours & my second favorite is I Understand(1965-Columbia).That was great too.
Mike Kelly was a great talent. But he wasted his talent because he was addicted to drugs. My short personal contact with him was in the early 80's when he was living in the same house as my girlfriend & intended fiancee & her friend. Mike would come down to their apartment with a supply of cocaine & put it on the table for my fiancee, her friend & her boyfriend to enjoy. While they did that in my presence, I would go to another room & listen to music. When I conversed with Mike & talked about music & his singing, he would change the subject. I realized that if I married my then fiancee, I would be making a huge mistake, because in her words "I love cocaine". May I say that later, just a few years before his death in a place on Long Island, he was trying to revive his career in music. Rest In Peace Mike Kelly we surely miss You.
You two are so lucky! I'm only 26 and have no personal association to any member of the Dupree's. Could one of you please answer a question of mine - Which ethnicity was Mike Kelly? The man seem to shift between Irish Pale and Afro American depending on which video or photo I view. I adore the man, one of my big regrets in life not having seen him perform live.
Mike Kelly was my favorite out of all The Duprees. Sorry to hear about this. I wondered whatever happened to him that he didn't make it really really big. So talented and so handsome. Understand now why I never could find out much about him. I did see that he died a few years ago. Rest in Peace Gorgeous. 🌺🌷💐♥️🌹🏵️🥀🏵️🏵️🌹♥️💐🌷
@@catmother1989Yeah, you gotta admit the guy was a good looking guy. Half Irish descent & half Colombian descent. When I last ran in to him, he was trying to revive his singing career, and tried to hook up with a band I am friends with, but sad to say his reputation re his unreliability worked against him. Rest In Peace Mike.
Mike Kelly was good but Joey Vann was great and his voice was unmistakable on all Duprees hits. Richie Rosato is the nearest voice to his. I have seen the Duprees perform for more than 40 years and I am still a fan.
+Jamie Reilly Joey Vann fronted the group very well. But NO WAY was he a better singer than Mike Kelly. Vann did NOT have the pitch control Kelly had, nor did Vann have a falsetto voice. He often strained and fluctuated notes and had nowhere near the versatility and style of Kelly. You ask anyone who sang with the Duprees and they'll tell you that Mike Kelly was the group's best lead singer. But all you have to do is listen to the songs Kelly sang lead on.
charted on all three major charts of the day but just bubbled on the hot 100 on billboard but made it on cashbox and record world..must have been a good seller on the east coast
On this video I thought this was Mike Kelly ? ? He really looks like the singer I saw on PBS Doo Wop Program ----- and some of the video's shown here on TH-cam --
Tom they got the name called the Parisian and went to Monticello Ave looking for a black lead and asked this guy het where can we find some singers by the way my name is Richie Dupree parsians Duprees keep that music going don't let it die
Mike Kelly actually did the demos than left that's when the 3 guys Arnone Santollo and Salvato needed a lead and they recruited Canzano who wouldn't go without Tommy I wonder would would have happened if Mike went on that interview with Paxton. Would the hits have been there who knows Mike had such a beautiful voice but for some reason never charted. Keep the Duprees alive Tom Joey was my idol.
George Restivo My cuz Joe Cataldo told me that Mike sang the demos. He sang with the Elgins before they merged with the Parisians before they became the Duprees. He had a long history and friendship with the guys. Best Tp
To anybody reading the comments- Can you please let me know of any other music that sounds similar to the Dupree’s album: Delicious- The Heritage Years?
Tommy, what an absolutely beautiful song! I have seen you quite a few times in the last few years in South Florida, (will also be seeing you October 25 and March 17) I have never heard this before.....do you ever currently perform this song?
THE DUPREES TODAY have a 39 year lineage of stage performances and in every show still pay homage to the original guys who started it all back in 1961, Mike Arnone, Joe Santollo, Joey Van, John Salvato, Tom Bialoglo, and Mike Kelly. Little has been written about the original Duprees before the internet but much has been discussed by people who either have an agenda, a favorite lead singer or just by people who think they know the facts or try to lay claim to its membership. Many people have come up to me and asked do you know this guy or that guy who claims to be the original lead singer or former member and it goes on and on and on. So for this reason I would like to go on record publicly. All though I knew the entire original member's except Tommy B. who left the group in the early 1960's. I cannot talk about the early days of the Original Duprees as I came into the group in 1978 through my cousin Joe Cataldo who at that time had a long association with the guys as a member of The Elgins who's members later co-founded The Duprees. Then later as stage manager for The Duprees from the early days on into the 1970's when my cousin first introduced me to the group as a fan. I received a telegram from John Salvato in 1978 asking me to audition for the lead spot that began a life long association with The Duprees.
As popular music was changing in all directions at that time, for various reasons mainly disco, performing only 25 jobs that year with Joe Santollo, Mike Arnone, John Salvato, Larry Casanova and myself on lead. Up to that point there were only three lead singers for the group, Joey Van, Mike Kelly and myself Tommy Petillo. Starting in 1980 for a short time in the scope of things, there were two separate Duprees groups performing at the same time. There was the Mike Arnone group with lead singer Richie Rosato and also John Salvato’s Duprees with myself on lead for the 2nd time. Richie Rosato who came into the Duprees in 1980 left the group in 2001 to be replaced by Me Tommy Petillo for a third time as lead for the Duprees. Around 1989 Mike Arnone won the rights to the name and that is the group that is performing today for the past 38 years. The Mike Arnone family holds the Trade Mark with Tony Testa who is the caretaker and leader of the Duprees. Along with their unique sound and outstanding vocal harmonies, The Duprees today play to sold out shows where ever they perform with a showmanship that is individually and collectively, second to none. Thousands of fans around the globe are captivated with their wonderful mixture of romance, energy, and fun. When The Duprees take the stage, be prepared to be thoroughly entertained. Tommy Petillo.
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The Duprees have recorded 8 cd’s in the past 15 years:
1. Happy 100th Mr Sinatra.
2. 50th Anniversary Album.
3. Great Songs Of Our Time.
4. As Time Goes By.
5. A Duprees Christmas.
6. The Duprees Go To The Movies.
7. The Duprees Live At The Sands vol-1
8. The Duprees Live At The Sands vol-2
For more info visit-www.duprees.com
As a foot note; I would like to add the names in chronological order lead singers and vocalists who have filled in, work with (for a short time) or replaced members in the past 50 years as best as I remember. Joey Van Canzano_ (1961 - 1964); Mike Kelly_ (lead-1964 to 1979); Larry Casanova_(vocalist-mid 1970’s to 1979); Frank Cirell_ (early 1970's lead); Tom Petillo_(lead_1978 to 1979 then with Salvatos Duprees (1983 to 1986) then with Arnone Duprees (2001 to present); Phil Granito_ (early 1980's to present); Tony Testa (guitar early 1960's vocalist 1980's to present);
Jimmy Spinelli- (mid 1980's to present); Allan Ladda-(vocalist-early 1980’s); Richie Rosatto_(lead-1981 to 2001); Larry Caton_(vocalist-early 1980); Mike Shavo_(lead-early 1980’s); Bobby Valli_(vocalist-early 1980’s); Vinny Crecca_ (vocalist-early 1980’s); Tom Biaglow_ (vocalist-1980’s) Anthony Cagiano_ (lead-2000-2001);
Johnny Rand_(lead fill-in-2003):
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Mkes the best. Love watching the group on video.
Mr Petillo : Sir, my heartfelt thanks to you for this entry ! --------This video just chokes me up ; time goes by far too fast ! --------These guys could really -----really, sing ! -------------------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o
Tommy, how did an Irishman (Mike Kelly) get to sing along with all of those wonderful Italians ?
No question ------------these guys could seriously sing & harmonize. So unlike anything today .---------RIP, to all who have passed. Duprees 4-Ever.! ---------------------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o
My how time goes by. If I knew I was going to get old; I would have lived my life when I was younger.
I knew them well, from Seaside. My friend Theresa & I would party with them. Many times we would comb their hair, & fix their customers, & enter the club with them. We would sit in the front & they would sing to us. They were always very nice. Our favorite was Joe S. Once they gave me an uncut record called Two different worlds. Their manager at that time was Victor& one of the musician's name was Jesus Crist. I have an old photograph of them with their phone number on it. I truly miss those days.
I am just knocked out seeing this classic Vid., thank-you so very, very much. I've often said that in many ways, The Duprees were at their very best in those " Heritage Years ", & this version of " Goodnight My Love" is a classic example. , Mike Kelly was movie star handsome, & what a voice he had. Great, great memories!! Wolfsky9, 66 y/o
The group was at their finest, in these years; & Mike Kelly looked like a movie star, & he could really sing ! -----------RIP, Joe Santolo, Mike Kelly , Mike Arnone, & Joey Canzano. ------------------Wolfsky9
What a great treasure why is there not more film on them from all the TV shows? Great find Mike Kelly's voice was awesome . RIP guys
Hello Frank,
I have had a long association with the group
starting early 1978. My cousin who was there for most of the early years told
me the group did very little TV, as to why we'll never know I guess. The only
other video I know of available is the one on TH-cam of Mike Kelly lip sinking
to Joey Van and The Duprees recording of You Belong To Me. although I believe Kelly did
go on to record his own version with the Duprees. I know of NO video with Joey
Van on lead as well. Not to take anything away from the great Joey Van but
Kelly was a superior vocalist who had to bend his soulful style to the Doo Wop
crowd when singing the early hits of Joey Van. He did however, as many Duprees
fans know, went on to record many great records with the group. I was very
happy to share this very rare video of the group at their best. Tommy P.
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Tommy Petillo What a fantastic find, Tommy...thank you for sharing this gem!
Mr Petillo thanks to you and the other guys for keeping the Duprees music alive ! Only seeing Richie Rosato perform they always performed beautifully....Hope to see you with the guys soon ? Living in NC now not much of DooWop crowd down here so I am planning on moving back to NY ! The music of my time is there so screw the high taxes and rents ....
The greatest musical group.l Love you guy's.
Remembering Mike Kelly on this the 2nd anniversary of his passing.
April 19, 1944 - August 7, 2012
We will never forget you.
I'm interested in an original duprees fan club! I love them. Can't get enough of them especially that gorgeous Michael Kelly and his smooth voice.
Whenever I listen to my " Heritage Years" CD, I know I'm listening to the Duprees at the vocal best. Regardless of personal issues, line-up & Lead changes, here's what matters : THE MUSIC. Pure, & beautifully done ! -----------Wolfsky9, 70 y/o Now
Love these songs!!! Gee, where have they been hiding?
Remembering Mike Kelly, April 19, 1944 - August 7, 2012. Love always SG
How can 59 people not like this fantastic, beautiful song/video?
PHEW! INCREDIBLE LEAD AND HARMONIES!! Thank you!
Tommy is the best I've ever heard could listen to him always.
Thanx for sharing Tommy Petillo ,
Remembering Mike Kelly, April 19, 1944 - August 7, 2012.Happy '73rd' Birthday, Mike..Always in our thoughts.
I've enjoyed watching this video already for a few years now. Pretty song with which I thoroughly enjoy watching Michael perform. Wow!
So glad this video is available. There are so few pics of Mike Kelly. Mike was the most handsome man that ever walked this earth with the most beautiful voice!
He was very very handsome with those Irish Eyes. And tall too. He looked like a movie star. Two of the oldest Duprees are alive...Tom Bialoglow and John Salvato. Wish they could sing with the current group.
I agree!
What a great line-up! Mike Kelly and his fellows during the best phase of the group.
I come from Liverpool UK,my great love for music are the Beatles,my second love is this type of music,beautiful music.god bless Tommy.
I still love listening to the original Duprees but this video to me is priceless. It's extra nice to be able to actually SEE them. What an extraordinarily talented and handsome group they were! So sad that some of them died so young but makes these videos extra special IMHO. 💐🌹🌷🌺🌸🌻🌼💮
"Goodnight My Love" is my most favorite Duprees song
1 WORD WOW, MIKES VOICE IS 2ND TO NONE
Very like the association
I just found this video of "Goodnight My Love" by the Duprees the other night on TH-cam. It was a real treat because I thought the song was going to be the standard song entitled "Goodnight My Love". This led me to do some research into the group, starting back at the beginning. It is SO interesting to see how much talent this group embodied throughout the years. I have always liked the Duprees throughout the years and think the present group is also fantastic. Thank you for the postings. I joined the Facebook page too. It is great fun ... a little bit nostalgic and sad because so many of the members have passed on ... but still a joy to watch!!!
I know I entered earlier, but I must say it again : this era was golden --at least musically. The guys never, ever sounded stronger or better than they did during the " Heritage years " , IMHO. Mike Kelly had a fantastic voice, & the harmonies were just the very best. My thanks to you again for this post --I was 20 y/o, heading to 21 when this song came out, though in Denver I'm sad to say, I never heard it on our 2 AM Top 40 stations, or our 1 FM " rock " station. Wolfsky9, 66 y/o
Apart from "Hope"
Someone's having a bad day on that one unfortunately
WOW TOMMY I REMEMBER YOU ON SPOTLIGHT..SO MANY GREAT MEMORIE'S YOU MADE...THANK YOU....JOYCE (BIG AL)
How I love the music of the Duprees.......ALL of them.........
This is Music...
Marilyn
Thank you for posting this!! :)
Whenever I see this, it reminds me of just how great this musical line-up of The Duprees, really was. and Mike Kelly ! The man had movie star looks, & that voice. What a shame, knowing he lost it the worst way possible. --Oh well, we do have their music, & for that, I'm always thankful. ------------------------Wolfsky9, 69 y/o, Another Nice Italian Boy
He didn't have cancer. He had kidney failure. That record should have been #1 on the charts.
Marvellous!
This was a great line-up : Mike Kelly's voice ! ------------------WolfSky9
wow, what a tight group with a great sound and look! great vintage footage, thanks for sharing!
That's an incredible rendition of that song. I grew up with these guys and am about the same age. It's so disappointing that they have chosen not to stay together.
I love Walt! Talent agent, always looking for the next super group. His was a school teacher . He was real close to the The Four Seasons, knew everything about them. Always enjoyed running in to him.
Remembering Mike Kelly, on what would have been his '70'th Birthday.
April 19, 1944 - August 7, 2012.
Always with Love.
Teen thouhts come forward after 50 years!
Wonderful!
The real deal---The best of all the doowop groups--
These guys. Along with Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons, The Association , da, da ,da, The 4 Tops Temptations Spinners , when this was the norm for real music
Mike Kelly - April 19, 1944 - August 7, 2012 - The Best!
For those in doubt:
'No man can judge another, for no man truly knows another, nor yet himself'
Religio medici
Really great video. Thanks much for sharing .Very happy.
Hi Tommy we re out here still listening and loving this music,Thanks
These vocals....splendid!(Brazil).
Hi, Tommy. My name is Butch Feuker and I sang with a Bayonne group called, The Notations. We had the great pleasure of singing on the same stage at the Duprees . It was some time in the early 60s. We opened for them. They were the main group. I still remember them as great singers and guys. We sang at the Elks club in Elizabeth N.J. It was a very big hall, a few hundred fans. We had a great time. The new Duprees still sound great and do justice the the original group. Take care, Butch Feuker.
Love this song Thank you so much
1969 ? They are still in our hearts -
A HUGE hit on WOR-FM 98.7 in late 1968.No other NY stations played it except OR-FM.
Love that sound wasn't born when it was out
Mike Kelly was so handsome!! wow..
Palmbeachbum922 and a gentleman
Great Song Tommy. I must have moved into Rock that year to have never heard it.
ONE OF THE ALL TIME GROUPS/ TYVM
This song is pretty hard (lingo from that era). Absolutely gorgeous.
FABULOUS!!! Archived video and song of The Duprees. Dougie DooWop
Looking at that tape, I have to say that Tommy grew into oe handsome man.
What a wonderful trip down memory lane . The sound was spectacular. We always say .....Kids today havent a clue what music really is. Fun beautiful and mostly a relaxing addition to your day.
Gods blessings to you and yours, and Thank you once again
Tom you are a great lead singer I grew up on Storms Ave and I was 12 years old when I use to listen to Joey Santollo and I knew him very well he always made time for me I was a young boy and would listen to them sing as they practiced in Joeys basement. When Mike Kelly who some say had a better voice than Chubby came in 64. Tom B left when His buddy Joey. Left in fact they reall didn't want Tommy but Joey came as a package deal. You sang I believe in the late 70 s when Mike Arnone started up the group again. Joey Santollo was dead and I think so was Vann. You sang with another good friend of mine Larry Casanova his family and my family were very close.
Tom I kinda loved Mike Kelly soulful voice and Joey to both great singers Mike was with them 14 years.
Mike Kelly sang first. Then Joey Vann joined the group. He left and Mike Kelly returned. Then Tom Petillo joined in 1978 after Mike Kelly left.
@@kathy07002 no Joey was the first lead in 1961.he left for a short time and in came Mike who stayed only briefly. Joey came back after that When they started recording fo COED Mike was invited back into the group when Joey left again in 1964. Then the group moved to Heritage. Been following them since 1961. All the hits came from the original group when Joey was the lead.
no one can touch the originals. The Duprees today are good but none can touch Joey Vanns perfect pitch!!!!
Agree 100%. Anyone who heard them in person ,as I did, knows how magical they were.
See you guys in Ormond Beach, FL on Mar 18th! We're looking forward to it!
When we’re they in Ormond Beach FL
COME BACK, PLEASE
All the Duprees lead singers were great. Joey Van, Mike Kelly, Rich Rosato and Tommy Petrillo. Not much to choose between all four.
Thanks Joe
Joe Bruno joey van was the man
what a wonderful record this is..shuda been huge
you're blessed from the Lord Jesus incredible vocals love you too. I love you a lot bring back the music again they don't have any good music now love you guys God bless you
Tommy, my wife knew your cousin Joe Cataldo and Gus Salerno. She said they would sing under the street light on the corner of Vroom St, Jersey City. Joe Santolla lived around the corner from me on Storms Ave. She said Joe & Gus were her hairdressers many years ago. If Joe is still with us, tell them Roseanna from Vroom St. said hello. I heard the name Parisians came from the hairdressing school on Bergen Ave,
The Duprees have recorded 8 cd’s in the past 15 years:
1. Happy 100th Mr Sinatra
2. 50th Anniversary Album
3. Great Songs Of Our Time
4. As Time Goes By
5. A Duprees Christmas
6. The Duprees Go To The Movies
7. The Duprees Live At The Sands vol-1
8. The Duprees Live At The Sands vol-2
For more info visit-www.duprees.com
As a foot note; I would like to add the names in chronological order lead singers and vocalists who have filled in, work with (for a short time) or replaced members in the past 50 years as best as I remember. Joey Van Canzano_ (1961 - 1964); Mike Kelly_ (lead-1964 to 1979); Larry Casanova_(vocalist-mid 1970’s to 1979); Frank Cirell_ (early 1970's lead); Tom Petillo_(lead_1978 to 1979 then with Salvatos Duprees (1983 to 1986) then with Arnone Duprees (2001 to present); Phil Granito_ (early 1980's to present); Tony Testa (early 1980's to present); Jimmy Spinelli- (mid 1980's to present); Allan Ladda-(vocalist-early 1980’s); Richie Rosatto_(lead-1981 to 2001); Larry Caton_(vocalist-early 1980); Mike Shavo_(lead-early 1980’s); Bobby Valli_(vocalist-early 1980’s); Vinny Crecca_ (vocalist-early 1980’s); Tom Biaglow_ (vocalist-1980’s) Anthony Cagiano_ (lead-2000-2001); Johnny Rand_(lead fill-in-2003):
For more info visit-www.duprees.com
I finally got a good history report of the Dupree's, from watching the Vinny Vella program. The end of the show is the most depressing experience ever but when the performance is on it's like magic!.
Hello Mr. Petillo..just wanted to say that I really enjoy listening to your great voice...you are a fabulous song stylist..could most likely make the Sesame Street theme sound...sexy :) heard you in person in Hoboken, years ago..at the Italian festival...look forward to seeing the Duprees again . God blessed you with a marvelous gift..thanks for sharing it with the world...Best, Lynn
Thank you for your kind words lynn.
Tommy, I'm an old time doo wop singer from way back. I grew up in Manhattan's Little Italy with Johnny "Motts" Martinucci, formerly of the Demensions, and now with Just Friends. I think you know him (did a show together?). He and I sang just about every Dupree song many times when we sang together in the 60's. Of course, he sang lead. I'm just a lowly first tenor.
As a fan and dear friend of Mike Kelly... i agree with Tom Biologlow when he said at the time of Mikes death...Mike had a Velvet Voice ! He was a one of a kind voice & man!!! ❤️🎶
cheryl lee wagner yes he did I dated mike when I was 17 gentleman for sure! I’ll never forget him or his voice.
this is the 2nd time I saw you I think you are excellent lead singer of the Duprees best of luck to you
Damn I,M 71 AND ALL THE DOO WOP IS THE GREATEST, IT'S NOT THAT HEAD BANGER GARBAGE. YOU DANCED WITH YOUR GIRL AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE WORDS, KEEP IT GOING
OK Lou, I look forward to seeing you as always.
+Tommy Petillo in 1982, Joey Vann sang at my club in Sayreville NJ...Mr.Flynns Pub...still had the voice, but had other problems...RIP Joey Vann
He sang with 3 other guys, a guitarist--a drummer and a key board player...they HE sounded great, but he never paid the other guys..the other guys came back the next week with another singer..called themselves "Class"
TOMMY PETILLO: In Port Richey,Fla.I became friends wit a Tommy who was a singer Of well known band . I moved home CT. I lost his # & I changed Fla.#to ct.# we sat Hrs talking music ,im the drummer "Jules" R U My friend tommy in Fla.? T.Y. JULES
You vere good grop i like that kind groups
Luv the Duprees!!!!!!
Along with their unique sound and outstanding vocal harmonies, The Duprees perform with showmanship that is individually and collectively, second to none. Thousands of fans around the globe are captivated with their wonderful mixture of romance, energy, and fun. When The Duprees take the stage, be prepared to be thoroughly entertained for more info. visit_www.duprees.com.
THE DUPREES TODAY have a 37 year lineage of stage performances and pay homage in every show to the original guys who started it all..Mike Arnone, Joe Santollo, Joey Van, John Salvato, Tom Biaglo, and Mike Kelly. Little has been written about the Duprees before the internet but much has been discussed by people who either have an agenda, a favorite lead singer or just by people who think they know the facts or try to lay claim to its membership. Many people have come up to me and asked do you know this guy or that guy who claims to be the original lead singer or former member and it goes on and on and on. So for this reason I would like to go on record publicly.
All though I knew all the original member's except Tommy B who left the group in 1963. I cannot talk about the early days of the Original Duprees as I came into the group in 1978 through my cousin Joe Cataldo who was there stage manager from 1961 on. I did not keep a record of my stage performances in 1978 and only started to keep a record in 1979. Popular music was changing in all directions at that time, for various reasons we only performed 25 jobs that year with Joe Santollo, Mike Arnone, John Salvato, Larry Casanova and myself on lead. Up to that point there were only three lead singers for the group, Joey Van, Mike Kelly and myself Tommy Petillo. Sure there were a couple of tryouts that did not cut the mustard and shortly gone, sorry no names. The only other main stay lead was Richie Rosatto.
Starting in 1980 for a short time in the scope of things, there were two seperate Duprees groups performing at the same time. There was the Mike Arnone group with lead singer Richie Rosato and also John Salvato’s Duprees with myself on lead for the 2nd time. Richie Rosato who came into the Duprees in 1980 left the group in 2001 to be replaced by Me Tommy Petillo for a third time as lead for the Duprees. Around 1989 Mike Arnone won the rights to the name and that is the group that is performing today for the past 38 years. The Mike Arnone family holds the Trade Mark. Also with Tony Testa who is the caretaker and leader of the Duprees today and that's a fact jack of Duprees history.
LOL TOMMY PETILLO
As a foot note I would like to add the names in chronological order lead singers and vocalists who have filled in, work with (for a short time) or replaced members in the past 40 years as best as I remember. Mike Kelly (lead-1964 to 1979)… Larry Casanova_(vocalist-mid 1970’s to 1979)…Frank Cirell (early 1970's lead)......
Tom Petillo_(lead_1978 to 1979 then with (Salvatos Duprees) 1983 to 1986_ then with (Arnone Duprees)(2001 to present)…. Phil Granito (early 1980's to present)...Tony Testa early 1980's to present)...Jimmy Spinelli (mid 1980's to present)...Allan Ladda(vocalist-early 1980’s)…..Richie Rosatto_(lead-1981 to 2001)… Larry Caton_(vocalist-early 1980)…..Mike Shavo_(lead-early 1980’s)….Bobby Valli_(vocalist-early 1980’s)….Vinny Crecca_ (vocalist-early 1980’s)….Tom Biaglow_ (vocalist-1980’s) Anthony Cagiano_ (lead-2000-2001)…Johnny Rand_(lead-2003)…
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"For more info visit-www.duprees.com
The only station in NYC who played that great song, Goodnight My Love was WOR-FM and it was big hit there in Nov.-Dec. `68.My personal favorite by them was I`m Yours & my second favorite is I Understand(1965-Columbia).That was great too.
Mike Kelly was a great talent. But he wasted his talent because he was addicted to drugs. My short personal contact with him was in the early 80's when he was living in the same house as my girlfriend & intended fiancee & her friend. Mike would come down to their apartment with a supply of cocaine & put it on the table for my fiancee, her friend & her boyfriend to enjoy. While they did that in my presence, I would go to another room & listen to music. When I conversed with Mike & talked about music & his singing, he would change the subject. I realized that if I married my then fiancee, I would be making a huge mistake, because in her words "I love cocaine". May I say that later, just a few years before his death in a place on Long Island, he was trying to revive his career in music. Rest In Peace Mike Kelly we surely miss You.
John Thomas wow that’s surprising I dated mike in 1969 and I saw no drugs he was a perfect gentleman so sad
You two are so lucky! I'm only 26 and have no personal association to any member of the Dupree's.
Could one of you please answer a question of mine - Which ethnicity was Mike Kelly? The man seem to shift between Irish Pale and Afro American depending on which video or photo I view.
I adore the man, one of my big regrets in life not having seen him perform live.
Mike Kelly was my favorite out of all The Duprees. Sorry to hear about this. I wondered whatever happened to him that he didn't make it really really big. So talented and so handsome. Understand now why I never could find out much about him. I did see that he died a few years ago. Rest in Peace Gorgeous. 🌺🌷💐♥️🌹🏵️🥀🏵️🏵️🌹♥️💐🌷
@@catmother1989Yeah, you gotta admit the guy was a good looking guy. Half Irish descent & half Colombian descent. When I last ran in to him, he was trying to revive his singing career, and tried to hook up with a band I am friends with, but sad to say his reputation re his unreliability worked against him. Rest In Peace Mike.
I think of more than a few ladies I'd have liked to dance with to this song. My sophmore college year
Mike Kelly was good but Joey Vann was great and his voice was unmistakable on all Duprees hits. Richie Rosato is the nearest voice to his. I have seen the Duprees perform for more than 40 years and I am still a fan.
+Jamie Reilly Joey Vann fronted the group very well. But NO WAY was he a better singer than Mike Kelly. Vann did NOT have the pitch control Kelly had, nor did Vann have a falsetto voice. He often strained and fluctuated notes and had nowhere near the versatility and style of Kelly. You ask anyone who sang with the Duprees and they'll tell you that Mike Kelly was the group's best lead singer. But all you have to do is listen to the songs Kelly sang lead on.
+Jamie Reilly i agree
joey vann couldnt touch mike kelly..he had the hits but nowhere near the soul mike had
Sounds like folks who never heard the group live when Joey was the lead. ALL the hits were with Joey in the lead.
RIP guys the best
my christ they are super n ever heard of them here in IRELAND
Tommy reminds me of Tony Soprano here
charted on all three major charts of the day but just bubbled on the hot 100 on billboard but made it on cashbox and record world..must have been a good seller on the east coast
Thanks Gil...great to hear from you. I once knew a Gil Torres from UGHA, is that you? T
On this video I thought this was Mike Kelly ? ? He really looks like the singer I saw on PBS Doo Wop Program ----- and some of the video's shown here on TH-cam --
How is Walt Gollender? Used to see him from time to time. I think I have a photo of him with John Salvato's Duprees somewhere. Thanks for posting.
#TheDuprees.
Thanks to Walt Golinder this clip made it to the public.
This guy got better looking with age!!
so sad that Mike, Joe, Joey and John all passed way too soon
think that john is still alive but due to various issues doesnt sing with the duprees
You looked good. You look even better now.
Tom they got the name called the Parisian and went to Monticello Ave looking for a black lead and asked this guy het where can we find some singers by the way my name is Richie Dupree parsians Duprees keep that music going don't let it die
Mike Kelly actually did the demos than left that's when the 3 guys Arnone Santollo and Salvato needed a lead and they recruited Canzano who wouldn't go without Tommy I wonder would would have happened if Mike went on that interview with Paxton. Would the hits have been there who knows Mike had such a beautiful voice but for some reason never charted. Keep the Duprees alive Tom Joey was my idol.
George Restivo
My cuz Joe Cataldo told me that Mike sang the demos. He sang with the Elgins before they merged with the Parisians before they became the Duprees. He had a long history and friendship with the guys. Best Tp
To anybody reading the comments-
Can you please let me know of any other music that sounds similar to the Dupree’s album: Delicious- The Heritage Years?
There's a CD from "oldies but goodies" with 24 recordings of the original group made in 1962. It's fabulous.
Tommy, what an absolutely beautiful song! I have seen you quite a few times in the last few years in South Florida, (will also be seeing you October 25 and March 17) I have never heard this before.....do you ever currently perform this song?
wow!
listen to that harmony
what happened to Richie Lasota
None that we know of unfortunitley. TP