The Shells
This article is about the American doo wop band. For other uses, see Shell (disambiguation).
| The Shells | |
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| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Doo wop |
| Years active | 1956–1962 |
| Labels | Johnson |
| Past members |
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The Shells were an American doo wop ensemble formed in Brooklyn in 1956.
The group scored a US pop hit in 1957 with the song "Baby Oh Baby", released on Johnson Records; the song cracked the Top 30.[1] Further singles passed with little success until 1960, when producers Donn Fileti and Wayne Stierle re-issued "Baby Oh Baby". The tune hit #21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 upon rerelease.[2] The group issued several further singles, as well as a split LP with The Dubs in 1963.
Members
- Nate Bouknight
- Randy Shade Alston
- Bobby Nurse
- Danny Small
- Gus Geter
- Alphonse Merkman
Singles
Note:This list is incomplete
- "Angel Eyes" (1957) and (What's In An Angels Eyes 1960)
- "Baby Oh Baby" (1957; re-released 1961)
- "Sippin' Soda" (1958)
- "She Wasn't Meant for Me" (1959)
- "Be Sure My Love" (1960)
- "So Fine" (1960)
- "Explain it to Me" (1961)
- "Happy Holiday (1962; with Ray Lamont Jones)
- "Deep in my heart" (1962)
References
- ↑ Biography, Allmusic.com
- ↑ Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
External links
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