Jimmy and the Barbarellos
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True stories about the kids I grew up with in Astoria, NY (truth IS stranger than fiction!).
Kathleen Kathleen
In 1964 everyone began transitioning from Doo Wop to newer sounds that were flooding the AM airwaves. This is one of our first "transition" songs - newer sounding, but with still a hint of Doo Wop harmonies.
Gloria Gloria
Of the bazillion versions, I always thought the 1954 version by The Cadillacs was the best. So, that's what our cover was faithful to (even to adding the brief organ crescendo at the very end). Hope you enjoy.
Life Is But A Dream Life Is But A Dream
This is our cover of the Harptones' 1955 classic. Since the group's uptown harmonies are quite different from the standard Doo Wop harmonies, I was pleased at how this turned out.
Wonderful Girl Wonderful Girl
Found a tape with a number of tunes we covered from several doo wop groups/songs we admired. This one is of the Five Satins' 1956 classic "Wonderful Girl".
Good Old Rock n Roll Good Old Rock n Roll
Found a demo tape from around 1963 and restored it. Sped it up a bit; think it rocks pretty good now. Let me know if you like it. Our songs are also on YouTube...search for JJBarbarello.
Karaoke - When Get Married Karaoke - When Get Married
Be the doo wop lead singer on this song. To see the words synched to the music, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpHCdZAHygY. To read the words, pull up Jimmy B's song "Doo Wop Classic - When We Get Married (Restored)."
Doo Wop Boogie (Live) - Jimmys Theme (Restored) Doo Wop Boogie (Live) - Jimmys Theme (Restored)
The last song on Side 2 of the Album is a live version of our instrumental theme song we used to open and close each show. To hear the original, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyKrI5-6hP4
Doo Wop Classic-Why Don't You Write Me (Restored) Doo Wop Classic-Why Don't You Write Me (Restored)
Track 5 on Side 2 of the Album is our tribute to the Jacks' Doo Wop Classic. For the original go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7lzlFA4Q2I
Doo Wop Classic - When We Get Married (Restored) Doo Wop Classic - When We Get Married (Restored)
Track 4 on Side 2 of the Album pays tribute to the Dreamlovers' classic Doo Wop song. For the original, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jZMcJX9BSU
Doo Wop Acapella - Zoom Zoom Zoom (Restored) Doo Wop Acapella - Zoom Zoom Zoom (Restored)
Smooth acapella treatment of the Collegians' 1958 classic. For the original, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raIXDAe7dz0
Doo Wop Live - We Were Kids (Restored) Doo Wop Live - We Were Kids (Restored)
This Doo Wop song was recorded live and became the 2nd track on Side 2 of the album (see "Story behind the song"). To hear the original with all its club noises and announcer talk, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FATWA8EhBGA
Doo Wop Medley (Restored) Doo Wop Medley (Restored)
This first track on Side 2 of the album is a medley of three doo wop classics; Sunday Kind of Love, Sentimental Reasons, & Oh What a Night sung by Jimmy. For the original, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k-CcD2FrvM.
Doo Wop New York - Jimmy's Candy Store (Restored) Doo Wop New York - Jimmy's Candy Store (Restored)
The "Jimmy" of this song was my Dad, who opened up a candy store in Queens, NY in 1956. Back then, there was a candy store on every other block and it was like a mini-town hall! Continue reading below...
Teenage Summertime (Restored) Teenage Summertime (Restored)
Track 5, Side 1 of the album celebrates the magical time for teenagers - SUMMER!. Turning 16, meeting that special someone, hot summer nights ... There's more than enough memories in this song for everyone!
Come To The Party (Restored) Come To The Party (Restored)
Nothing's better than a teenage party! This 4th track on Side 1 of the Band's Doo Wop-era album is a lighthearted, upbeat tune with a sound reminiscent of the Del Vikings. Continue reading below...
Slow Dance With Me (Restored) Slow Dance With Me (Restored)
Remember your first slow dance?! Track 3 on Side 1 of the Band's Doo Wop-era album is a slow ballad with a sound reminiscent of the Nutmegs. Continue reading below...
Your Front Door (Restored) Your Front Door (Restored)
Remember those slightly racy R&B sounds of the early 1950's? Track 2 on Side 1 of the Band's Doo Wop-era album has a nice upbeat tempo reminiscent of the El Dorados. Continue reading below...
Doo Wop Melody (Restored) Doo Wop Melody (Restored)
hought I'd share this with you from Back in the Day. This is the title track on Side 1 of the Band's Doo Wop-era album (not to be confused with "Doo Wop MEDLEY on Track 1 of Side 2). Continue reading below...
