Although well known for "Rip Van Winkle", this is a real Masterpiece of Acappella Doo Wop by The Devotions. Highlights are an almost impossible to sing falsetto all through the "bridge" or "channel" 1:05. Then a sublime, extraordinarily long and detailed ending that requires some real talent to do 1:49. They did it! --Alan (Baritone of The Darvels)
Thanks for digitising this Richie - this stuff would eventually be lost forever for it wasn't for folks like you. Important social documentation - I think every subject is legitimate for posterity.
Acapella splendor by the Devotions echoing through the alleys of time!
Acapella brings out the really good groups. Very well done!
Although well known for "Rip Van Winkle", this is a real Masterpiece of Acappella Doo Wop by The Devotions. Highlights are an almost impossible to sing falsetto all through the "bridge" or "channel" 1:05. Then a sublime, extraordinarily long and detailed ending that requires some real talent to do 1:49.
They did it!
--Alan (Baritone of The Darvels)
Gone by the Darvels is a great song
Great tune & great acappella
Fantastic sound in glorious acapella.
THIS FANTASTIC ACAPELLA CLASSIC WAS SUNG BY RAY SNACHEZ- BOB WEIBROAD-BOB HAVORKA AND THE BROTHERS JOE&FRANK PARDO.
butchy pardo had already left the group.lou di carlo took his place and did the lead on soft and sweet.bobby was still the devotions lead .
A great job on the 1958 Selections classic.
Very impressive!
I love this rendition. Great voice qualities in the group.
Stunning song. The lead singer is fantastic. Hard to believe this the same group who sang the goofy "Rip Van Winkle".
Fabulous job, real harmony feeling !
Perfection!!
LOVED IT
Thanks for digitising this Richie - this stuff would eventually be lost forever for it wasn't for folks like you. Important social documentation - I think every subject is legitimate for posterity.
Magnifique !
WOW AWESOME. LOVE IT.
thank you very much, simply beautiful
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Heard for the 1st time today. . "Above The Norm" #DooWopRealtor
Fabulous song~!
good song
these guys are class the duke
YESSSS!
NICE!
The man singing is Louie DiCarlo.
Is he still singing, difficult song, absolutely GREATNESS. my regards
Smokin' !!!
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Rip Van Winkle sold a bunch of records at Least Times Square Records
that’s where i bought my copy. an amazing store in the 42nd street arcade.
no one seems too have rip van wrinkle on record only live
No auto tuning. The real deal…as always.
That's Louie DiCarlo singing the lead.
Great lead, Louie Dicarlo