The Earls, sometimes credited as Larry Chance and the Earls, were a popular… Read Full Bio ↴The Earls, sometimes credited as Larry Chance and the Earls, were a popular recording group from the 1960s formed in The Bronx, New York. In 1962, their single "Remember Then" was a hit, and "Life Is But a Dream," "Never" and "I Believe" also charted. As the oldies revival scene started a strong run in the early 1970s and 1980s, the Earls became one of the most requested groups in the doo-wop genre. They are still actively performing and remain on the oldies circuit.

Other recordings included "Looking For My Baby" and "Kissing." Albums included Remember Me Baby, The Earls: Today, The Earls - Live, Earl Change, and Streets of the Bronx.

Biography [edit]The Earls are one of the New York City doo-wop success stories. Discovered singing on the street corner in front of subway station, the Earls took the original black doo-wop street corner harmony sound, and refined and expanded it for new audiences.

Larry Chance was the driving force behind the group's formation and success. Larry grew up in Philadelphia and attended high school with Chubby Checker, Frankie Avalon, and Danny Rapp of Danny and the Juniors. But it was not until 1957 that he moved with his parents to the Bronx after high school, that his musical career took off.

Chance formed a group at the Tecumsa Social Club, known as the Hi-Hatters. The group was Chance, Bob Del Din, Eddie Harder, Larry Palombo and John Wray. In the fall of 1959 they were singing in front of a subway station when Johnny Powers, who had a fledging record label, Rome Records, heard them. Powers took them into the recording studio. They paid to record four tracks as the Hi-Hatters.

About this same time, Chance picked the name the Earls at random out of a dictionary. Later, in 1959, the Earls lost their original member Larry Palombo in an army skydiving accident when his parachute failed to open during an exercise. In 1961, Rome released the Earls' first record – "Life is But a Dream" (Rome 101 – 1961) b/w "Lost Love" (and later released with "Whoever You Are" as the B-side). The group then performed with Murray the K and on Dick Clark's American Bandstand show. They released another record that year, "Looking For My Baby" (Rome 102) b/w "Cross My Heart".

In 1962, the group hooked up with Stan Vincent and recorded "Remember Then" for Old Town Records (Old Town 1130) b/w "Let's Waddle". It was a hit, peaking at #24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963. Chance co-wrote the group's next single "Never" b/w "I Keep A-Tellin You" (Old Town 1133–1963). The group scored another hit in 1963 on Old Town with "Eyes" b/w "Look My Way" (Old Town 1141). Later, a demo "I Believe" was released (Old Town 1149–1963) b/w "Don’t Forget".

Chance later had a brief solo career, recording "Let Them Talk". He returned to the Earls who, at that time, had two new members – Bob Moricco and Ronnie Calabrese. The group started playing their own instruments and, in 1967, recorded "If I Could Do It Over" b/w "Papa" (Mr. G 801 – 1967), and a track for ABC Records, "Its Been a Long Time Coming" b/w "In My Lonely Room" (ABC 11109–1967).

The group continued performing into the 1970s and, in 1977, they released a disco version of The Velvets' "Tonight (Could Be the Night)." By 1983, the group's personnel were Chance, Ronnie Calabrese, Colon Rello, Bobby Tribuzio and Tony Obert, and they recorded Larry Chance and the Earls – Today.

Former member Art Loria died October 23, 2010. He performed and recorded with the group for 8 years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was the writer of the groups tribute to Elvis song, "He's Alive. The song is also on LARRY CHANCE SINGS COUNTRY, a new album by Chance

Members
Larry Chance
Bobby Tribuzzio
Bobby Coleman

Past members
Jack Wray
Eddie Harder
Bobby Del-Din
Mike Mone
Larry Palumbo (died 1959)
Ronnie Calabrese
Art Loria (died 2010)
Bobby Coleman
Chris Cassone
Chuck Merizo
George Tuzzeo

Little Boy And Girl
The Earls Lyrics

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Oh, little girl of mine in Tennessee
I know she's waiting there for me
Someday I'll settle down in that little country town
With that little girl of mine in Tennessee

Oh, a long long time ago when I left my home to roam
Down in the hills of Tennessee
Was the sweetest little girl that was ever in this world

Down in the hills of Tennessee

Oh, little girl of mine in Tennessee
I know she's waiting there for me
Someday I'll settle down in that little country town
With that little girl of mine in Tennessee

Oh, she begged me not to go, ?You'll be sorry, dear, I know?
For the way that you've were treating me
So I rambled all around and nothing could be found
To take the place of her in Tennessee

Oh, little girl of mine in Tennessee
I know she's waiting there for me
Someday I'll settle down in that little country town
With that little girl of mine in Tennessee

Oh, someday I'll wander back to that little cabin shack
Little girl that's waiting there for me
I can see her smiling face waiting for me at the gate
Oh, the little girl of mine in Tennessee

Oh, little girl of mine in Tennessee
I know she's waiting there for me

Someday I'll settle down in that little country town
With that little girl of mine in Tennessee

Overall Meaning

The Earls' song "Little Boy And Girl" tells the story of a man who left his home in Tennessee to roam around, leaving behind a girl who he was sweet on. The lyrics paint a picture of the little girl waiting for the man to return, and how he longs to settle down with her in that little country town. The song is nostalgic and bittersweet in nature, speaking to the universal desire for a place to call home and someone to share that home with.

At its core, "Little Boy And Girl" is a love song, and the lyrics capture the depth of feeling that the man has for the little girl in Tennessee. The chorus serves as a refrain, reminding the listener of the little girl who is waiting for him, and the hope that they will one day be reunited. The song also touches on themes of regret and longing, with the man realizing that nothing could replace the little girl in Tennessee, regardless of where he went or what he did.

Overall, "Little Boy And Girl" is a poignant and heartfelt song, capturing the essence of young love and the desire for a sense of belonging. It reminds us of the importance of having people in our lives who we care about deeply, and the comfort that comes from being able to return to a place that feels like home.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, little girl of mine in Tennessee
The singer is addressing a girl he loves who lives in Tennessee and refers to her as 'little girl of mine.'

I know she's waiting there for me
The singer believes that the girl is still in love with him and is waiting for him to return to her.

Someday I'll settle down in that little country town
The singer plans on returning to Tennessee and living with the girl he loves in a small town.

With that little girl of mine in Tennessee
The singer can't wait to be with his loved one and refers to her as 'little girl of mine' once again.

Oh, a long long time ago when I left my home to roam
The singer recalls a time in the past when he left his home to explore new places.

Down in the hills of Tennessee
He specifically remembers being in Tennessee.

Was the sweetest little girl that was ever in this world
He reminds the listener of the girl he left behind in Tennessee and how truly wonderful she is.

Oh, she begged me not to go, ?You'll be sorry, dear, I know?
The girl he loved pleaded with him not to leave and warned him he would regret it.

For the way that you've were treating me
She likely wants him to change his behavior toward her and treat her better.

So I rambled all around and nothing could be found
Despite traveling to different places, the singer has not found anything comparable to the love he has for the girl in Tennessee.

To take the place of her in Tennessee
He cannot find anyone else to replace the girl he loves in Tennessee.

Oh, someday I'll wander back to that little cabin shack
He dreams of returning to the small cabin where he and the girl lived before.

Little girl that's waiting there for me
The girl he loves is still waiting for him, and he cannot wait to be reunited with her.

I can see her smiling face waiting for me at the gate
The singer can visualize the girl he loves welcoming him with a smile.

Oh, the little girl of mine in Tennessee
He affectionately refers to the girl he loves in Tennessee as 'little girl of mine' again.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LESTER FLATT

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