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Along with a wealth of other doo wop groups that emerged during the early '50s, the Flamingos used their considerable gospel vocal chops to strike pop gold. While maybe not as successful as, say, the Platters were, the Flamingos still had an equal share of talent, as their late-'50s and early-'60s records on the End label attest. In addition to a huge hit cover of "I Only Have Eyes for You," the Flamingos also cut solid long-players like Requestfully Yours during this time. Featuring the group's second smash, a version of Sam Cooke's "Nobody Loves Me Like You," the album also includes stunning renditions of "In the Still of the Night," "When I Fall in Love," and "Tenderly." Rounding out the set, there are the fine crooners cut "Beside You" and singer Tommy Johnson's impressionistic "You, Me and the Sea." Complimenting their tasty harmony work, Johnson and his cohorts (Zeke Carey, Tommy Hunt, and Nate Nelson) all take lead vocal turns and provide some of the instrumental backing as well. Containing a seamless mix of doo wop, big-band pop, and innovative harmonies that would prefigure soul vocal outfits like the Delphonics, these 12 sides make for a fine introduction to the Flamingos' prime recordings.
© Stephen Cook /TiVo
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Cole Porter, Writer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
Conrad, Composer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist - Denby, Composer - B. Conrad, Writer - Livinson, Composer - W. Levinson, Writer
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist - Cowell, Composer, Writer
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
Victor Young, Composer - Edward Heyman, Composer - E. HEYMAN, Writer - V.Young, Writer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
T. Johnson, Writer - Johnson, Composer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
Richard Rodgers, Writer - O. HAMMERSTEIN, Writer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
Sam Cooke, Composer, Writer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 2003 Rhino Entertainment
W. Gross, Writer - Jack Lawrence, Composer - J.Lawrence, Writer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist - WALTER GROSS, Composer
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist - D. Stradella, Writer - M. Canosa, Writer
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
Roland, Composer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist - E. Roland, Writer
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
MORRIS, Composer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
Richard Rodgers, Composer, Writer - Oscar Hammerstein II , Composer - O. HAMMERSTEIN, Writer - The Flamingos, Performance, MainArtist
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment
Album review
Along with a wealth of other doo wop groups that emerged during the early '50s, the Flamingos used their considerable gospel vocal chops to strike pop gold. While maybe not as successful as, say, the Platters were, the Flamingos still had an equal share of talent, as their late-'50s and early-'60s records on the End label attest. In addition to a huge hit cover of "I Only Have Eyes for You," the Flamingos also cut solid long-players like Requestfully Yours during this time. Featuring the group's second smash, a version of Sam Cooke's "Nobody Loves Me Like You," the album also includes stunning renditions of "In the Still of the Night," "When I Fall in Love," and "Tenderly." Rounding out the set, there are the fine crooners cut "Beside You" and singer Tommy Johnson's impressionistic "You, Me and the Sea." Complimenting their tasty harmony work, Johnson and his cohorts (Zeke Carey, Tommy Hunt, and Nate Nelson) all take lead vocal turns and provide some of the instrumental backing as well. Containing a seamless mix of doo wop, big-band pop, and innovative harmonies that would prefigure soul vocal outfits like the Delphonics, these 12 sides make for a fine introduction to the Flamingos' prime recordings.
© Stephen Cook /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:35:16
- Main artists: The Flamingos
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
© 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico ℗ 1960 Rhino Entertainment, a Warner Music Group Company for US, Canada and Mexico and 1960 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company for world excluding US, Canada and Mexico
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