DOO-WOP THE FLAMINGOS 78 "WOULD I BE CRYING"

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ANOTHER TWO REALLY FABULOUS SIDES ON THIS MEGA RARE UK ISSUE  DOO-WOP 78 FROM THE FLAMINGOS

WOULD I BE CRYING (from the film "ROCK ROCK ROCK")

b/w JUST FOR A KICK

THE FLAMINGOS

What can you say about the Flamingos? Obviously one of the great vocal groups of the 50s, they were, simply, the essence of Chicago's groups. Justly famous for their tight, highly-polished harmonies, they turned one out beautiful tune after another. But it goes far beyond that. Their intricate harmonies were highly respected by their peers; after a certain point they found widespread audience acceptance; and, finally, their early recordings are highly prized by collectors.

Cousins Jacob Carey (Jake) and Ezikial Carey (Zeke) formed the group in Chicago, Illinois, after meeting Paul David Wilson and Johnny Carter at a black Jewish church. Earl Lewis soon joined, and after a series of name changes (The Swallows, El Flamingos, The Five Flamingos) wound up being known as The Flamingos. Sollie McElroy soon replaced Lewis (who joined The Five Echoes). Their first single (for Chance Records), "If I Can't Have You", was a moderate success, and the follow-ups "That's My Desire" and "Golden Teardrops" cemented their reputation. They left Chance Records sometime after their December 1953 session and signed with DJ Al Benson's Parrot Records. Sollie McElroy was on their first Parrot session, but left the group in December 1954, to be replaced by first tenor Nate Nelson (who was on their second Parrot session; he's lead on "I'm Yours," released in January 1955). In early 1955, the Flamingos transferred over to Chess Records, to record for their Checker subsidiary. They started to have national R&B hits in 1956 ("I'll Be Home," "A Kiss From Your Lips," "The Vow," "Would I Be Crying"), but both Zeke Carey and Johnny Carter were drafted (Johnny in September).

They were also part of the 1956 Alan Freed movie Rock, Rock, Rock which featured "Would I be Crying".

DISC DETAILS

UK LONDON HLN 8373  10" 78rpm

SIDE 1 :-  WOULD I BE CRYING

SIDE 2:-   JUST FOR A KICK

Condition = EX-       BUT ONE LABEL HAS A DIRTY MARK AND A DULL PATCH - SEE SCAN

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