CD Details
- Released: October 18, 2005
- Originally Released: 2005
- Label: ABKCO Music & Records
Description by OLDIES.com:
This raucous group from West Philadelphia is best known for 1961 smash "The Bristol Stomp" but also scored on the charts with "Hully Gully Baby," "Do The New Continental" and "You Can't Sit Down." Their lead singer was Len Barry, best known for his solo hit "1-2-3." The Best Of The Dovells includes 21 tracks.
Tracks:
- 1.Bristol Stomp
- 2.No, No, No
- 3.Foot Stompin'
- 4.Mope-Itty Mope
- 5.Do The New Continental
- 6.The Actor
- 7.Bristol Twistin' Annie
- 8.Hully Gully Baby
- 9.Your Last Chance
- 10.Kissin' In The Kitchen
- 11.The Jitterbug
- 12.You Can't Sit Down
- 13.Baby Workout
- 14.Hey Beautiful
- 15.Betty In Bermudas
- 16.Dance The Froog
- 17.Stop Monkeyin' Around
- 18.Don't Come Back
- 19.Little White House
- 20.Hearts Are Trump
- 21.1-2-3
Product Description:
The Dovells: Jerry Summers, Len Barry, Mike Dennis, Arnie Satin, Danny Brooks (vocals).
Personnel: Jerry Summers (tenor); Arnie Satin (baritone); Jim Meeley (bass voice); Dave Appell, Joe Sgro, Joe Renzetti (guitar); Dan Dailey (saxophone, percussion); Georgie Young & the Rockin 'Bocs, Buddy Savitt (saxophone); Joe Sher, Bobby Gregg (drums); Vivian Dix (background vocals).
Liner Note Author: Jeff Tamarkin.
Recording information: Bell Sound, New York, NY (02/1961-06/1965); Cameo Parkway Studio, Philadelphia, PA (02/1961-06/1965); Reco-Art Sound Recording, Philadelphia, PA (02/1961-06/1965); RPL Studios, Camden, NJ (02/1961-06/1965).
Arrangers: Dave Appell; Jimmy Wisner.
This 21-track compilation charts the career of the Dovells, a Philadelphia-based vocal ensemble that burst onto the US pop charts in 1961 with the instantly catchy "Bristol Stomp." Among the many underrated doo-wop-tinged gems here are the headstrong "No, No, No" and the jubilant "You Can't Sit Down." With its excellent liner notes and fine selections, CAMEO PARKWAY gives this charming R&B-inspired group its due.
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"You can't sit down with this one"
Music Lover:
CHARLIE CARTER from
WESTLAKE, OH US -- March, 8, 2006
Len Barry at his best with the original Parkway recordings of the Dovells, the songs America danced too, and a must for dancers and oldies lovers of every age.
The Dovells
Music Lover:
Dave Judovin from
northern NJ US -- October, 22, 2005
It's finally available. A greatest hits package, digitally remastered by the owners of the Cameo/ Parkway catalog. It's a great collection of the Dovell's hits on Parkway Records. They had many hits and this set proves it. Highly recommended!
