These guys all went to Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana in the early 1950s. They definitely made everybody in Gary and Lake County proud. Great voices. They are truly missed.
I stopped in Gary a few days ago to pay my respects to your grandfather..was om my way to Wisconsin from West Virginia...sat by his grave a good bit. Hes my favorite and couldnt pass him up
My papa used to sing this song to help us fall asleep when we were little girls. When we wanted him to keep singing we would do the "DO DO DO BOOP BOOP" part over and over and when we slowed and stopped he knew we were sleeping. Adorbs.
The "Boop Boop" part made me laugh. :-) They don't say that, it's just: "Do do do, do doooo". But still, that's a great story, and I'm glad my uncle and his group created such fond memories for you and your family.
Its so sad that Pooky had to die,like all the others that have left us in the past!!!Not just Doo-Wop but Rock & Roll as well!!!! LOVE THIS MUSIC..........Daisy Mae.
Gotta love this song--reminds me of saying goodnight to my high school girl on her porch many times, hoping her dad was asleep, usually was thank goodness. Long time ago, now just memories will have to do.
Good song the first song I ever learned on an alto saxophone . Had some good songs in their day but I think this one is the best. R.I.P. Pookie. They don't play music like that any more
I saw The Spaniels at a doo wop concert way back in the 70's. They were the last of 7 acts to perform. When The Spaniels took the stage, the bass singer was totally drunk. But he didn't miss his cue at the beginning of the song.
They were Gary's first megastars, (before the Jackson 5, Deniece Williams, Jesse Powell, etc.) and they were one of the first 2 groups signed by VeeJay Records (who later recorded The El Dorados, The Dells, and even THE BEATLES recorded their first American records on that label). It makes me sad that more people aren't aware of The Spaniels' contributions to Gary, and to American music collectively (Doo Wop. R&B, Rock, and some even say they wrote the first Rap record- 'Play It Cool'). Their legendary bass, Gerald Gregory, was my uncle. I've been reaching out to some people, trying to get their story told.
Richard Wilson ohhhhhh, b-leev me , errybody knowz this song & whenever I sing it anywhere ppl stop & get touched. last yr when 2 women heard me singin this 2 my mom over the fone they swooned..... on toppa that sumtyme last week I d-cided that I wanna b Pookie Hudson when I grow up😁😁😁
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remember Pookie telling the story how the song came about his girlfriends mom said you might be able to stay out all nite but not here. His girlfriend was named Bunny Jean
I can confirm that- that is definitely Gerald Gregory (he was my uncle). Their historian, Richard Carter, wrote that his opening bass-line "Do Do Do, Do Dooo" were the most famous five notes in American Pop Music History. Uncle Gerald was starting to fade (from 4 decades of hard living) when this was recorded; but he was a Spaniel until the end. He's got my vote for the greatest bass of all time (most seem to have him 2nd, but as long as he's in your top 3 I won't argue with you). :D
Richard-for my money Gerald was No 1.And yes he was as the story goes a hard drinker and life on the road wasn't always easy.He told me he lived in Brooklyn for some time(I 've lived here my whole life).I asked him at Westbury what tunes he liked to sing other than Spaniels songs and he went right into Masquerade Is Over.A nice nice gentleman IMO his So Deep Within is one of the all time beautiful songs.
WHAT A GREAT TIME TO BE ALIVE 55- 56-57-58-59 THE BIRTH OF H.P. YES AND I WAS 16 IN APRIL OF 57 FOOT BALL IN THE DAY TIME AND DRAG RACING AT NIGHT. PS LOVERS LANE WASN'T BAD EATHER. DAVE
I was clearly born in the wrong era, of course I love new technologies and all that stuff, but I can barely enjoy today’s music (if we can call it that way…)!
Love the spaniels, Pookie Hudson, may he R.I.P. and that awesome bass singer, Good night sweetheart, old school singers were the best.
These guys all went to Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana in the early 1950s. They definitely made everybody in Gary and Lake County proud. Great voices. They are truly missed.
I absolutely love this performance and this song! :) thank you for posting this
Gerald was my grand daddy and i love him and miss him dearly. goodnight grand pa
Im a huge fan of your grand dad
I stopped in Gary a few days ago to pay my respects to your grandfather..was om my way to Wisconsin from West Virginia...sat by his grave a good bit. Hes my favorite and couldnt pass him up
He’s legacy will live on forever doo Wop all the way
I knew your grandpa. My dad sang first tenor after Opal Courtney left. My dad was Carl Rainge.
My papa used to sing this song to help us fall asleep when we were little girls. When we wanted him to keep singing we would do the "DO DO DO BOOP BOOP" part over and over and when we slowed and stopped he knew we were sleeping. Adorbs.
my dad used to sing this to me and my sisters too
Tiffany Deloach So nostalgic... nice to know others shared that lovely experience!
The "Boop Boop" part made me laugh. :-) They don't say that, it's just: "Do do do, do doooo". But still, that's a great story, and I'm glad my uncle and his group created such fond memories for you and your family.
Great song, Great Group!
Really enjoy these guys.
Its so sad that Pooky had to die,like all the others that have left us in the past!!!Not just Doo-Wop but Rock & Roll as well!!!! LOVE THIS MUSIC..........Daisy Mae.
Gotta love this song--reminds me of saying goodnight to my high school girl on her porch many times, hoping her dad was asleep, usually was thank goodness. Long time ago, now just memories will have to do.
Good song the first song I ever learned on an alto saxophone . Had some good songs in their day but I think this one is the best. R.I.P. Pookie. They don't play music like that any more
what instruments does this song hav e? Instruments and?
I grew up in East Chicago and remember jamming off of this at the Katherine House. Good times for all
Thank you 💞for the good night song so prescious you are to me baby I love ❤️ you darling so much
the group of the era,r.i.p. all members.g.b.them.
That Bassman is nun other than Gerald Gregory . May he also R.I.P.
I saw The Spaniels at a doo wop concert way back in the 70's. They were the last of 7 acts to perform. When The Spaniels took the stage, the bass singer was totally drunk. But he didn't miss his cue at the beginning of the song.
Schrooms73 keep up the good doo wop uploads thanks for all your work and time put in your uploads...Thumbs up.
Well what do you want to send the very best spaniels are your group especially the late great Pookie Hudson May the music live forever
3 Men and a baby movie brought me here. that song is good. I like it. 😊
Amazing..... I love it!!!
Pookie Hudson lives on forever Doo Wop finest
The first rock n roll hit from a Gary,Indiana artist.....1956.My Mom told me she knew these guys way back when.
They were Gary's first megastars, (before the Jackson 5, Deniece Williams, Jesse Powell, etc.) and they were one of the first 2 groups signed by VeeJay Records (who later recorded The El Dorados, The Dells, and even THE BEATLES recorded their first American records on that label). It makes me sad that more people aren't aware of The Spaniels' contributions to Gary, and to American music collectively (Doo Wop. R&B, Rock, and some even say they wrote the first Rap record- 'Play It Cool'). Their legendary bass, Gerald Gregory, was my uncle. I've been reaching out to some people, trying to get their story told.
Richard Wilson ohhhhhh, b-leev me , errybody knowz this song & whenever I sing it anywhere ppl stop & get touched. last yr when 2 women heard me singin this 2 my mom over the fone they swooned..... on toppa that sumtyme last week I d-cided that I wanna b Pookie Hudson when I grow up😁😁😁
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I wish I was from this decade.
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Gerald Gregory's bass voice is a beast
Thanks for the comments. Glad you enjoy them.
Still looking and sounding great in this one.
Awesome! Those guys are GREAT!
Hey Mr. Bass Man will you please teach me the way you sing! Awesome!
A good doop woo good p00kie RIP
Love this song and so does my year old so
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Their voices got better with age
those were the days
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Great classic by the late, great Pookie Hudson & The Spaniels! And no kids...This is not a Sha Na Na song!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow I never heard of them by name but I have heard the song
its 11:26pm good nite sweet heart good night.
Cool
Gerald Gregory the master bass of all time !!!! Erik Von
remember Pookie telling the story how the song came about his girlfriends mom said you might be able to stay out all nite but not here. His girlfriend was named Bunny Jean
Is that Gerald Gregory singing bass on goodnite sweetheart? He appears different on other videos.
Yes that's Gerald.
I can confirm that- that is definitely Gerald Gregory (he was my uncle). Their historian, Richard Carter, wrote that his opening bass-line "Do Do Do, Do Dooo" were the most famous five notes in American Pop Music History. Uncle Gerald was starting to fade (from 4 decades of hard living) when this was recorded; but he was a Spaniel until the end. He's got my vote for the greatest bass of all time (most seem to have him 2nd, but as long as he's in your top 3 I won't argue with you). :D
Richard-for my money Gerald was No 1.And yes he was as the story goes a hard drinker and life on the road wasn't always easy.He told me he lived in Brooklyn for some time(I 've lived here my whole life).I asked him at Westbury what tunes he liked to sing other than Spaniels songs and he went right into Masquerade Is Over.A nice nice gentleman IMO his So Deep Within is one of the all time beautiful songs.
hahaha papapapapapapapa!!!!!!!!!
WHAT A GREAT TIME TO BE ALIVE 55- 56-57-58-59 THE BIRTH OF H.P. YES AND I WAS 16 IN APRIL OF 57 FOOT BALL IN THE DAY TIME AND DRAG RACING AT NIGHT. PS LOVERS LANE WASN'T BAD EATHER. DAVE
He's a badass... but i like the guy from the Marcels, too.
Hi L.
When was the phrase "They broke the mold" ever more appropriate?
Lips extra crusty like shit XD but seriously this song is awesome
American Graffiti anyone?
To bingcherry11 he's dead
I was clearly born in the wrong era, of course I love new technologies and all that stuff, but I can barely enjoy today’s music (if we can call it that way…)!
Love the spaniels, Pookie Hudson, may he R.I.P. and that awesome bass singer, Good night sweetheart, old school singers were the best.
Gerald Gregory was that "awesome bass singer". (And was also my uncle). :D