The moonglows sincerely by arturo campillo published on 20120424t03. Fifty years ago, a cleveland deejay named alan freed hosted a radio program called the moondog rock and roll party. Originally known as the crazy sounds, they were renamed by cleveland dj alan freed, who was known on the air as moondog, and who decided to heavily promote the group. The moonglows were a seminal vocal group in the development of the sound between the vocal jazz and jubilee groups to.
I knew from the start moonglowswould i be crying flamingosmabellene chuck berrysincerely moonglowsthirty days chuck berrythe vow flamingosyou cant catch. The moonglows discography, albums and songs mp3 buy at online. The original moonglows disbanded in 1958, and fuqua put together a new group called harvey and the moonglows that included a young marvin gaye. The moonglows blue velvet the ultimate collection cd2. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. February 8, 2008 the timelife history of rocknroll was a short series, with only eight volumes to our knowledge. Most of all, i want your warm embrace no one can take your place i need you most of all most of all, i want your sweet caress truly, i must confess i need you most of all. Timelife album discography, part 25 both sides now. Army, two friends, harvey fuqua and bobby lester, formed a duo in.
Freed bringing the moonglows to a blues based label like chess may not. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Choose country australia 1 canada 4 germany 1 jamaica 2 netherlands 1 new zealand 2 uk 6 usa 78 harvey fuqua see harvey for solo records. Sep 30, 2011 listen to your favorite songs from the best of the moonglows, vol. The group was now called harvey and the moonglows, and their harmony intro and harveys listing of the commandments of love made the record a favourite love song of 1958 and an alltime classic. Originally known as the crazy sounds, they were renamed by cleveland dj alan freed, who was known on the air as moondog. The moonglows songs top songs chart singles discography. Harvey danger downloads the show must not go on the posthumous final single, written for the bands final tour in 2009, recorded with john goodmanson shortly thereafter, then mixed and mastered just in time for the first anniversary of the very last show. Listen to your favorite songs from the best of the moonglows, vol. Harvey fuqua baritone, born 27 july, 1929 died 6 july 2010, detroit, michigan. Ways to listen listener guide pdf event announcements about wfiu.
Fuqua performed with bobby lesters moonglows at the 1983 grammy awards ceremony, and the group toured as harvey and the moonglows until 1986. And the one group that blew me away was the moonglows. Members of the doowop group the moonglows, sometimes called harvey and the moonglows. Vinyl 7 harvey and the moonglows ten commandments of love mean old blues 1958, vinyl discogs. Harvey fuqua and the moonglows marvin gaye, soul music. The moonglows top songs top songs chart singles discography alexander pete graves billy johnson bobby lester chester simmons chuck barksdale chuck lewis doc williams harvey fuqua james knowland marvin gaye prentiss barnes reese palmer. In the spring of 1959, harvey and the moonglows were scheduled to appear on american bandstand. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The original group was composed of bobby lester, harvey fuqua, pete graves and prentiss barnes, along with guitarist billy johnson. The moonglows, led by the great harvey fuqua, were one of the most polished and professional vocal groups of the doo wop era and turned out hit after hit including what i consider to be the greatest doo wop song ever recorded, in my diary.
The emotion wrung from every note, the grit and rawness. Members have included harvey fuqua, bobby lester, alexander graves, prentiss barnes, billy johnson, doc williams, chuck. All songs are the original hits by the original artists that made them great. Gaye briefly sang with fuquas new moonglows in the late 1950s, and. Harvey fuqua, prentiss barnes, alexander pete graves, bobby lester and guitarist billy johnson. The moonglows top songs top songs chart singles discography.
On january 9, 1959, the moonglows made their last appearance at the apollo. Trivia 1 members have included harvey fuqua, bobby lester, alexander graves, prentiss barnes, billy johnson, doc williams, chuck lewis, marvin gaye, chuck barksdale. By 1960 the new moonglows dispersed and harvey fuqua and marvin gaye make their way to detroit. Its the moonglows, an album by the moonglows on spotify. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Whatever songs they sang or lipsynched found harvey as part of the group, not out in front. During 1957, in the wake of their unfinished debut album, lester receded. The moonglows their greatest hits 1997, cd discogs. Alexander pete graves billy johnson bobby lester chester simmons chuck barksdale chuck lewis doc williams harvey fuqua james knowland marvin gaye prentiss barnes reese palmer. The original group was composed of bobby lester, harvey fuqua, pete graves and prentiss. The moonglows, american doowop vocal group that was one of the pioneering acts of rock and roll. When i was a kid in south philadelphia, even before realizing that one day i would become the geator, that sound haunted me.
Marvin gaye a 1959 promotional picture of harvey and the moonglows. The original lineup from louisville included bobby lester, harvey fuqua, alexander graves, and prentiss barnes, with guitarist billy johnson. Ten commandments of love harvey and the moonglows 3. In his first session, gaye recorded one song by berry gordy, another by harvey fuqua, and. The moonglows were a seminal vocal group in the development of the sound between the vocal jazz and jubilee groups to the then ermerging doo wop sound. The moonglows discography, albums and songs mp3 buy at. Inducted into rock and roll hall of fame in 2000 performer. The moonglows induction into the rock n roll hall of fame. Harvey fuqua baritone vocals, lead vocals, 195160, 197172, bobby lester tenor vocals, lead vocals, 195158, 197072, 197880, prentiss barnes vocals.
I want to know why it took so long, lead singer harvey fuqua said. Find the moonglows discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Chess album discography, part 1 lp1425 to lps1553 and chv400 vintage series. Fuqua renamed the group harvey and the new moonglows. Its the moonglows and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Each volume came with a large 24page booklet with extensive liner notes. In 1961, harvey fuqua sold his triphi label to motown. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Chess released two eps and an album, look, its the moonglows, during that period. Prentiss barnes bass, born 12 april, 1925, magnolia, mississippi died 1 october 2006, near magnolia, mississippi. All the songs contained in this cd are the original versions and the recording quality is excellent. Original members included bobby lester, harvey fuqua, alexander graves, prentiss barnes and billy johnson on guitar. Number title artist release date chart contents lp1400 series, starts as chesschecker.
The story of the moonglows is interwoven with the birth of rocknroll as a marketable commodity via the ambitions and aspirations of one alan freed. Trivia 1 members have included harvey fuqua, bobby lester, alexander graves, prentiss barnes, billy johnson, doc williams. Their leader and the composer of many of their hits, harvey fuqua, also became an important producer and writer for motown records in the 60s and beyond. They were inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2000. Pages in category the moonglows members the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Harvey fuqua and bobby lester sang together in their driveways, in pool halls, and in dance clubs in louisville. The album was called the soulful moods of marvin gaye. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from the moonglows. We offer you the best music from all over the world at lowest prices and highest quality. Chess lp1425 rock, rock, rock various artists 1256 there are two versions of album covers, the first has chess lp1425 in the lower left corner, the second has chess lp1425 in a white box at the upper right of the cover. Stream the moonglows sincerely by arturo campillo from desktop or your mobile device. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Harvey fuqua, prentiss barnes, alexander pete graves, bobby lester and.
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