1) The Dovers were an American garage rock/pop band of the mid-1960s. The D… Read Full Bio ↴1) The Dovers were an American garage rock/pop band of the mid-1960s. The Dovers are revered by certain rock critics and record collectors as being a prime example of mid-60s folk rock and pop, heavily influenced by the British Invasion and American groups such as The Byrds.
2) A popular choice of name for bands in several different styles during the '50s and '60s, the Dovers identified at least two different doo wop groups. One of these changed its name to the Willows after performing from a Harlem base as the Dovers since 1950. But the group that has material featured on several anthologies of this genre was a different crop of crooners. Responsible for blooming hits such as "Sweet as a Flower," that version of the Dovers came along in 1954, with just as big a reputation built up. The group that would become the Willows may have wept at this usurping of title, or an inter-doo-wop decision might have been made to hand the name off to what, after all, must have seemed like a bunch of children.
Members of the new group were indeed too young to sign contracts for themselves, leading to confusion over who was actually in the Dovers. Some historical information involving the doo-wop epoch credits the fathers or legal guardians of youthful singing sensations such as Wyndham Porter and James Sneed, when they probably only opened their mouths to find out how much the gig was going to pay. A key difference between the two different versions of the Dovers definitely came down to sound, as in the presence of a female vocalist Miriam Sneed, sometimes credited as Miriam Grate. Some listeners miss this detail, attributing the high-pitched whine to teenage male vocal chords. There was, on the other hand, no question about who played the instrumental backup on the late-'50s recording sessions that were issued by the historic Apollo label; the meticulous logs of producer Joe Davis indicate the presence of a snapping rhythm team including guitarists Everett Barksdale and Wally Richardson, bassist Al Lucas, and drummer Bobby Donaldson. These proceedings have no connection to the garage rock band called The Dovers, who show up on the Pebbles, Vol. 2 anthology. ~ Eugene Chadbourne, Rovi
2) A popular choice of name for bands in several different styles during the '50s and '60s, the Dovers identified at least two different doo wop groups. One of these changed its name to the Willows after performing from a Harlem base as the Dovers since 1950. But the group that has material featured on several anthologies of this genre was a different crop of crooners. Responsible for blooming hits such as "Sweet as a Flower," that version of the Dovers came along in 1954, with just as big a reputation built up. The group that would become the Willows may have wept at this usurping of title, or an inter-doo-wop decision might have been made to hand the name off to what, after all, must have seemed like a bunch of children.
Members of the new group were indeed too young to sign contracts for themselves, leading to confusion over who was actually in the Dovers. Some historical information involving the doo-wop epoch credits the fathers or legal guardians of youthful singing sensations such as Wyndham Porter and James Sneed, when they probably only opened their mouths to find out how much the gig was going to pay. A key difference between the two different versions of the Dovers definitely came down to sound, as in the presence of a female vocalist Miriam Sneed, sometimes credited as Miriam Grate. Some listeners miss this detail, attributing the high-pitched whine to teenage male vocal chords. There was, on the other hand, no question about who played the instrumental backup on the late-'50s recording sessions that were issued by the historic Apollo label; the meticulous logs of producer Joe Davis indicate the presence of a snapping rhythm team including guitarists Everett Barksdale and Wally Richardson, bassist Al Lucas, and drummer Bobby Donaldson. These proceedings have no connection to the garage rock band called The Dovers, who show up on the Pebbles, Vol. 2 anthology. ~ Eugene Chadbourne, Rovi
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What Am I Going to Do Baby, what am I going to do Baby, what am…
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Allan
THE DOVERS were the greatest Sixties teen garage melody makers and they are one of my eternal favorites. I got this Ep with all their tunes. Many have put this song here online but seldom in good quality either too distorted ( recorded too loud) or too weak and cleaned but this quality is superb. All others should better work on it again, this band deserves only best quality here, otherwise let it be !!!
maynardsmoreland
Simply sublime.
Dan Dougherty
This song is soo good
bigsquid11
Thanks Ktoop (& Gargeband66) for the Dovers posts. Youtube & Music blogs like twilight zone have finally brought this music to audience it deserves - Dovers story is sad but also inspiring - hope Tim Granada and the band enjoy their late found popularity
DaveG 504
Hey bigsquid11- wow, thanks so much for your appreciation of this timeless album. My Uncle is Tim. Hey was an is an enigma. The music is not just a reflection of an era but of the heart and soul the band. Years ago during family turbulence Tim stayed with us. Iām a drummer who wish played guitar. I sat in the late hours with Tim and got him to play his music after The Dovers. I was in tears to hear his voice was beautiful. His playing tasteful.even though he played bass for the band, and his words a tapestry. Highs,lows,grit,love life. I too have many copies and our family has originals,I believe even tape. My love for who he is comes so easily when I listen to these songs. Thanks to you and reading your comment, I read no further and wanted to write. I will send back to the states and my fam to get an update on (at least) Tim. Take care man and know this, they did have plenty more music, life got in the way of vision. Love you Uncle Timmy! Take care bigsquid11
smkelly1970
as brilliant a 2:00 single as ever laid to wax.
crowhillian58
The 1960's personified.
Arubaito
The Byrds on fire ā¦
Byrdeyy
rollercoaster!
Shockin' Steve
beloved one