Lyrics At Erasmus Hall High School, we used to harmonize Me and Benny and Aaron and two Italian guys We were singing oldies, but they were newies then And today when I play my old 45's, I remember when We'd practice in a subway, in a lobby or a hall Crowded in a doorway, singing doo wops to the wall And if we went to a party and they wouldn't let us sing We'd lock ourselves in the bathroom, and nobody could get in 'Cause we were looking for an echo, an answer to our sound A place to be in harmony A place we almost found And the girls would gather 'round us, and our heads would really swell We'd sing songs by the Moonglows, the Harptones, and the Dells And when we sang "Sincerely," we really sang it high Even though it was falsetto, we almost reached the sky We've sung a lot of changes since 1955 And a lot of bad arrangements we've tried to harmonize Now we've turned into oldies, but we were newies then And today when I play my old 45's, I remember when We were looking for an echo, an answer to our sound A place to be in harmony A place we almost found
It was perhaps 3 years ago while surfing You Tube that I came across Kenny and the Planotones. As a child of the 50's and loving the music then and now, I can only join the many others who appreciate his style and voice. The group is super!
his love and respect for the music, performers and our generation is unmatched----saw him live in Peekskill ny several years ago---unfortunely did not get to see him at Johnny Maestros farewell show
Legendary group and song! Had the pleasure of seeing them live in Pittsburgh in October 2019. Great show! Love Johnny Gale's strumming. One of the best.
Ian from NY and this music is in blood along with the Street Conner's I live in cal, end you can't take the music out of me Oldies but goddies the music that made since !!! !
Proving Once Again... There's only One Johnny Gale... 'Nuff said!!!... Doo-wop Dwight. Bridgeport Connecticut. Home of The Carnations and their hit Long Tall Girl...
This version is not nearly as good as the Oct 18, 2006 version here on TH-cam it has 3,250,588 views. Search Looking for an Echo - Kenny Vance Oct 18 2006
Never get tired of hearing Kenny sing his signature song. Miss him in concert. Hopefully will see him soon. Maybe at Mohegan Sun in Ct.
Kenny Vance is great the best
Lyrics
At Erasmus Hall High School, we used to harmonize
Me and Benny and Aaron and two Italian guys
We were singing oldies, but they were newies then
And today when I play my old 45's, I remember when
We'd practice in a subway, in a lobby or a hall
Crowded in a doorway, singing doo wops to the wall
And if we went to a party and they wouldn't let us sing
We'd lock ourselves in the bathroom, and nobody could get in
'Cause we were looking for an echo, an answer to our sound
A place to be in harmony
A place we almost found
And the girls would gather 'round us, and our heads would really swell
We'd sing songs by the Moonglows, the Harptones, and the Dells
And when we sang "Sincerely," we really sang it high
Even though it was falsetto, we almost reached the sky
We've sung a lot of changes since 1955
And a lot of bad arrangements we've tried to harmonize
Now we've turned into oldies, but we were newies then
And today when I play my old 45's, I remember when
We were looking for an echo, an answer to our sound
A place to be in harmony
A place we almost found
Thanks for for all the great music Kenny.
It was perhaps 3 years ago while surfing You Tube that I came across Kenny and the Planotones. As a child of the 50's and loving the music then and now, I can only join the many others who appreciate his style and voice. The group is super!
Same here..absolutely!
Saw Kenny in concert he is the greatest.
A legend greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪😎👍💋
Miss the Fifties so much-grew up with these great melodies!
Saw them live a couple years ago. What an experience. Vance is a musical and entertainment genius. Utterly captivating. Completely enjoyable
❤️👍🌹🌹🌹❤️ thanks for the memories 🌟🌟
Wow! There's only one Kenny Vance and its great to have him back!❣
This group is exceptional. Johnny Gale amazing and very sweet, Kenny what a voice!
Kenny is the sweetest and kindest guy! Treats his fans like they are very important. Wishing him continued good health. Love him@
Women fans he,s cool with
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THIS GROUP,ALWAYS DID❤️
his love and respect for the music, performers and our generation is unmatched----saw him live in Peekskill ny several years ago---unfortunely did not get to see him at Johnny Maestros farewell show
Legendary group and song! Had the pleasure of seeing them live in Pittsburgh in October 2019. Great show! Love Johnny Gale's strumming. One of the best.
Simply The Best, thanks, much, j
great song and group
LOVE KENNY VANCE AND THE PLANOTONES
Ian from NY and this music is in blood along with the Street Conner's I live in cal, end you can't take the music out of me Oldies but goddies the music that made since !!! !
Great! Over the years!
I love your songs especially
( Need You ).
Love this song ... The Best!!!
Amazing voice, Kenny originally sang with Jay Black in Jay and the Americans, and both still hit those notes in their 70s
Go Kenny , love you, a fan
LONG LIVE DOO WOP!
AMEN ! TO THAT....ROCKINRONNY HERE.
Best video of this song ever! Great job Deedee!
Would love seeing Kenny Vance and Planotones in concert. Come to south FL ❣️
Love this Group...Specially Johnny Gale...Love u Big John!!!!!
Funny thing about this song...if it came out in the early 60s it would have been #1
He recorded it in 75 but it went nowhere
Bob Hazel You're absolutely right🎼🎼
I think that this song was on a" b" side of a record that they made in the late 50s. Not 100% sure.
Great. Concert at Westbury2wedeks ago Every group all together were
7 Excellent!! Tip Top ✌️
Love love love…
Awesome in concert
Proving Once Again... There's only One Johnny Gale... 'Nuff said!!!... Doo-wop Dwight. Bridgeport Connecticut. Home of The Carnations and their hit Long Tall Girl...
Damn hes good
The BEST!!
Great falsetto
Great
Ol'55 (band from Melbourne) had a hit in Australia with this song in the mid 1970s. I always thought it was their own song.
DooWop at it's best!
Reminds me of a group from my hometown. That opening not the singing. That guy on the guitar.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Whos the guitar player?
Johnny Gale!
yes the ending is great
Is there really any other kinda music? Nah!......Do Wop 4ever
Yes!
Oh my god oh my god .he's certainly has the gift
I gotta remember not to watch his videos while on my couch cause Everytime he hits that note I fall on my ass.
There nothing at the end of the song
At the end when they sing Acapella, the sound guy gave them an ECHO.
Yes there is Ass hole The song Darling Loraine
This version is not nearly as good as the Oct 18, 2006 version here on TH-cam it has 3,250,588 views. Search Looking for an Echo - Kenny Vance Oct 18 2006
Looking for an echo
The guitarist looks like he high.
The guitar balances Kenny´s voice perfectly. Johnny got an award last year for his talent.
Deceptive title - anti-climactic!
You just missed it!
@@deedeepac9260exactly
Not impressed with Johnny Gale at all.Kenny Vance is the man.
Ol’55 do a better version
Australian group Ol' 55 does it better
You can’t be serious. Ol 55 mainly lip syncs all their videos.
LONG LIVE DOO WOP!
Man,does this make me feel good. Older than Diirt
"Long live Doo Wop," the greatest sounding music to one's ear.