It's so appreciated that you have a warm spot in your heart for doo wop. It was such a wonderful time and such wonderful music. Brings back so many memories.
Man, this song is sooooo good!! I heard it on the radio back then, loved it, still do. All fabulous voices. Doowop is one of my favorite genres. Thsnk u Romello!
The Earls were formed in the Bronx in the late fifties by lead vocalist Larry Chance (real name Larry Figueiredo) and released their first single in April 1961, a cover of the Harptones "Life Is Just A Dream". Apart from the group, it featured only 2 musicians and cost $45 to record but was a modest hit encouraging them to persevere. A couple more minor hits followed before they hit the big one with "Remember Then" which played into the resurgent popularity of DooWop in the US in the early 1960s. Interestingly, unlike the 1950s where group members were almost exclusively Black, this "New Wave" of DooWop groups featured many White members with Italian sounding surnames. The Earls are a good example. I have an Ultra Rare EP which includes the original Demo version of "Remember Then" which was originally titled "Remember When" and has an extra verse to it - Lucky me! BTW, The group shot in picture does not include their original Baritone Larry Palumbo who, while serving in the Paratroopers, was killed in 1959 when his 'chute failed to open - he was never replaced. BTW2, like many groups of the day, they'd looked in the dictionary for inspiration for a name and hit upon The Earls when they saw that the definition was "Noblemen of High Rank". DooWop music began on street corners and down in the subways (searching for an echo) but 70 years on still finds fans in every new generation - it will never die!
I was hoping it was this wonderful classic. ❤ The Earls were known for their incredible harmonies,❤ great lyrics and great tunes. Though this was their only hit, they were one of the most accomplished groups in the early 60's. This tune, driven by a big bass vocal hook, and outrageous doo-wop chants that add humour to a fun song, they were one of the early white doo-wop groups. Just a beautiful classic. Great reaction Handsome Harri, you got your groove on. ❤❤ Wonderful choice Romello👏👏 Cheers from Canada❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦
I saw this group on a PBS show in the US in the early 2000s, it was the original lead singer, not sure about the others. He had to be in his 70’s but it sounded better than the original!
@@OurGloriousTimes That's the way I like to see it. But even now, because so many groups were Black, the occasional succesfull DooWoop group composed of white members are referred to as White DooWop. To me there's no reason to distinguish that way, but it often still is. The music is the same. The skin color shouldn't matter.
@@PaulRoehl-fi1iw Yes, this is true…like use of the term “blue eyed soul”. And no, skin color doesn’t matter because it is just a style of music, whoever is making/performing it. I try not to use reference to skin color when I’m writing/talking about any genre- despite so many people continuing to use these expressions.
@PaulRoehl-fi1iw There were plenty of White and some mixed DooWop groups. I'm 74 years old and never heard DooWop differentiated as White and Black DooWop. Guys that sang DooWop might have been Black or White but the music was just DooWop. Truck drivers might be Black or they might be White, but they just drive trucks. Not Black trucks or White trucks - just trucks. And, it's just DooWop, no matter who sings it. What would you call the songs the Del-Vikings sang - mixed DooWop? The White comment was uncalled for. Everything doesn't have to be racially divisive.
@@OurGloriousTimes Yes, this is why I’ve only used the term DooWop. I’ve never heard anyone call it anything but that. One doesn’t need to be 74 to know this. That’s all that needs to be said.
It's so appreciated that you have a warm spot in your heart for doo wop. It was such a wonderful time and such wonderful music. Brings back so many memories.
Saw them sing it live in 1963 in a small club in NY. I interviewed lead singer Larry Chance in the 1990's. He died only a few months ago.
Man, this song is sooooo good!! I heard it on the radio back then, loved it, still do. All fabulous voices. Doowop is one of my favorite genres. Thsnk u Romello!
Geez, I can’t remember the last time I heard this song. Another lost gem. Thanks for your request, Romello, and your happy reaction, Harri.
A wonderful blast from the past! It has been many years since I have heard this classic gem! Thanks Harri and Romello! 🌸💐✌️
Romello, in my opinion, is one of the most memorable bands from the Doowop era. This was a fabulous submission. Bravo to both you and Harri.
The Earls were formed in the Bronx in the late fifties by lead vocalist Larry Chance (real name Larry Figueiredo) and released their first single in April 1961, a cover of the Harptones "Life Is Just A Dream". Apart from the group, it featured only 2 musicians and cost $45 to record but was a modest hit encouraging them to persevere. A couple more minor hits followed before they hit the big one with "Remember Then" which played into the resurgent popularity of DooWop in the US in the early 1960s. Interestingly, unlike the 1950s where group members were almost exclusively Black, this "New Wave" of DooWop groups featured many White members with Italian sounding surnames. The Earls are a good example. I have an Ultra Rare EP which includes the original Demo version of "Remember Then" which was originally titled "Remember When" and has an extra verse to it - Lucky me! BTW, The group shot in picture does not include their original Baritone Larry Palumbo who, while serving in the Paratroopers, was killed in 1959 when his 'chute failed to open - he was never replaced. BTW2, like many groups of the day, they'd looked in the dictionary for inspiration for a name and hit upon The Earls when they saw that the definition was "Noblemen of High Rank". DooWop music began on street corners and down in the subways (searching for an echo) but 70 years on still finds fans in every new generation - it will never die!
Has been ages since I heard this one. Thank you Romello and Harri.
Great song, great reaction. The lead singer was Larry Chance who sadly developed throat cancer. Their version of "I believe" is fantastic.
Still love this-and I remember well what a great dance record this was!
Oh Harri I love the DO. It is so appropriate for this song. Oh you made me smile.
I was hoping it was this wonderful classic.
❤ The Earls were known for their incredible harmonies,❤ great lyrics and great tunes. Though this was their only hit, they were one of the most accomplished groups in the early 60's.
This tune, driven by a big bass vocal hook, and outrageous doo-wop chants that add humour to a fun song, they were one of the early white doo-wop groups. Just a beautiful classic. Great reaction Handsome Harri, you got your groove on. ❤❤ Wonderful choice Romello👏👏 Cheers from Canada❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦
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@agnetesorensenelbom5085 Good Morning Agnete. ❤️❤️🙋♀️🙋♀️🎶🎶
Love when he does Doo Wop
Love it!
If you like doo wop you have to listen to Johnny Maestro & The Crests (later called The Brooklyn Bridge). They're the gold standard of doo wop music.
I first heard this song on Sha Na Na tv show back in the 70’s. TBH, I first heard most oldies on Sha Na Na.
I saw this group on a PBS show in the US in the early 2000s, it was the original lead singer, not sure about the others. He had to be in his 70’s but it sounded better than the original!
You need to check out Sha Na Na if you love Do wop.
Lovely song and reaction. Harri, are you starting on winter camouflage? 🙃
Check out their version of I Believe
Jr High dance - trying to figure out how to dance still am
I guess they have to call it White DooWop. One of my favorites from that genre. In fact, I've never heard any of their other records,
DooWop was a style. It wasn't black or white.
@@OurGloriousTimes That's the way I like to see it. But even now, because so many groups were Black, the occasional succesfull DooWoop group composed of white members are referred to as White DooWop. To me there's no reason to distinguish that way, but it often still is. The music is the same. The skin color shouldn't matter.
@@PaulRoehl-fi1iw Yes, this is true…like use of the term “blue eyed soul”. And no, skin color doesn’t matter because it is just a style of music, whoever is making/performing it. I try not to use reference to skin color when I’m writing/talking about any genre- despite so many people continuing to use these expressions.
@PaulRoehl-fi1iw There were plenty of White and some mixed DooWop groups. I'm 74 years old and never heard DooWop differentiated as White and Black DooWop. Guys that sang DooWop might have been Black or White but the music was just DooWop. Truck drivers might be Black or they might be White, but they just drive trucks. Not Black trucks or White trucks - just trucks. And, it's just DooWop, no matter who sings it. What would you call the songs the Del-Vikings sang - mixed DooWop? The White comment was uncalled for. Everything doesn't have to be racially divisive.
@@OurGloriousTimes Yes, this is why I’ve only used the term DooWop. I’ve never heard anyone call it anything but that. One doesn’t need to be 74 to know this. That’s all that needs to be said.
Try Barbara Ann by the Regents