The Heartbeats
Lead singer James "Shep" Sheppard co-wrote a series of velvety doo wop ballads for the Heartbeats during the mid-'50s; one entry, "A Thousand Miles Away," was a huge R&B seller in 1956. The Queens, New York quintet began its string of street-corner classics with "Crazy for You" and "Darling How Long," culminating with "A Thousand Miles Away." The Heartbeats recorded for Hull, Rama, Roulette, Gee, and Guyden before packing it in. In 1961 the lead singer formed a new trio, Shep & the Limelites, and scored on the charts with a heartwarming sequel to his first hit, "Daddy's Home," for Hull. "Our Anniversary" also sold well for Shep & the Limelites the next year, but the trio broke up soon thereafter. Sheppard was found dead in his auto on the Long Island Expressway in 1970.
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All the Hits and More
Miscellaneous - Released by Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group on Nov 9, 2018
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The Best Of The Heartbeats [Rhino] (2006 Remaster)
R&B - Released by Rhino on Apr 1, 1990
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Doo Wop Classics
The Heartbeats, Shep & The Limelights
R&B - Released by Master Classics Records on Mar 1, 2010
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The Very Best Of The Heartbeats
Rock - Released by Putlabel on May 11, 2011
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A Thousand Miles Away
Pop - Released by Finestar Records on Feb 25, 2017
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The Heartbeats in the Twilight Zone
Rock - Released by Cherry Red Records on Feb 15, 2010
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Super Party Shakedown
Rock - Released by Flaming Hearts Records on Jan 14, 2014
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A Thousand Miles Away (Billboard Hot 100 - No 53)
Soul - Released by Music Manager on Nov 5, 2020
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Looking Good
Rock - Released by Foottapping Records on Sep 25, 2015
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Road to Memphis
Rock - Released by Foottapping Records on Nov 28, 2004
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Daddy's Home - The Great Recordings of the Heartbeats / Shep and the Limelites
Soul - Released by Jasmine Records on Jul 12, 2012
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The Diamond Collection (Original Recordings)
R&B - Released by X Select Records on May 9, 2014
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I Want To Know
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on May 3, 2019
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The Heartbeats Greatest Hits
R&B - Released by Excess Music on May 16, 2012
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Everybody's Somebody's Fool (Billboard Hot 100 - No 78)
Soul - Released by Music Manager on Nov 5, 2020
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