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
The Third Eye
The Dovers Lyrics
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Futuro Unlocked by the key And now I am free Magic curtains of…
Gypsy Though you said goodbye And you made my world die I just…
Lux Occulta from the seven hundred seventy and seven whores we were bor…
Roy Ayers Baby baby baby Look to the sky Baby baby baby Look to the…
Roy Ayers Ubiquity Baby baby baby Look to the sky Baby baby baby Look to the…
Scars of Phoenix There is someone trapped in here somewhere Asking questions …
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B Every little league game, every middle school play Every tim…
What Am I Going to Do Baby, what am I going to do Baby, what am…
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@shan32883
My uncle was in this band!
@ferrosonicinstrument
Who was he? I knew Timmy Robbie Bruce Goosey and Rick. Randy Busby played drums on this. I also recorded for Miramar.
@MileHighMusic
Would be like to do a promo for Psychedelicized Radio?
@Beetlehair
One of the greatest 60s psych tracks ever recorded! Can you believe that it is not available on reissue vinyl or CD? Even the comp that is pictured is currently unavailable. The Dovers were one of the very best US bands of the 60s. Somebody release their sides on a comp for fans to enjoy!
@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms
More Garage than Psych but yeah. (Still pretty psychedelic,classic track though)
@stanmenshic2997
Great song which I would never have heard of except for Jon Savage's book 1966 :)
@DfactorPop
Just reading it now. Brought me here!
@mieczyslawpytel6481
I too. Great book
@markmarie8507
Me too. Just reading it now. He is a truly great writer! Loved England’s Dreaming.
@strawberrylemonadekristina
Count me in as a fan of Jon Savage's 1966! Great book, a pleasure to read. I'm getting turned on to lots of great tunes from 1966. I love the music scene of that year and this just increases my admiration for it.