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
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
Remember when
The Earls Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Remember when' by these artists:
A.J. SWEARINGEN Kapeesh and u know a J.A.Outlaw brilli sunshine and paradise…
Alan Jackson Remember when I was young and so were you And time…
ALICE LILY Thought I saw your shadow under the door Just a trick…
Avril Lavigne Remember when I cried to you a thousand times I told…
Avril Lavigne(에이브릴 라빈) Remember when I cried to you a thousand times I told…
Backroads Do you remember when, where we began? You took my hand…
Bad Wolves (Remember when) when it was 1992 Two little kids stealing re…
Bert Kaempfert I'm sitting with an empty glass and a broken heart, Thinking…
Better Luck Next Time On Monday, I tore the world apart On Wednesday, I came…
Brenda Lee Pizza pies and carousels, fountains, wishing wells Remember …
Carter Powers You knock on my door I invite you to stay Come…
Castledoor Remember when we left our homes, and moved to San…
Chris Kläfford A little smile As you walk by It's been a while Since we…
Chris Wallace I'm sitting with an empty glass and a broken heart Thinking…
Color Me Badd Nothing could be harder to believe When you told me that…
Connor Danstrom You talked too softly When we gathered on a front porch On…
Coral I remember when I saw the sea freeze But it said…
Countdown Nashville Remember when I was young and so were you And time…
Decimal 5 Show me your heart and show me your soul And I'll…
Deryck Whibley Remember when I cried to you a thousand times I told…
Dick & Dee Dee Love's a freedom A feeling A reason to change I'm leaving th…
E.L. Mahon Remember when we used to see The lovely smiles of you…
EMASOUND Remember when We were young Watching all the lights in the c…
F.A.M.E. [Talking] Say L, hold these keys man What kind of wheels i…
Faye Webster I remember when you were talking 'Bout flying me out I remem…
Field Guide You don't love me, you just love my attention You…
Finn Liam Remember when we lay awake in bed And you asked if…
Gabriel Esquitini Remember when I cried to you a thousand times I told…
Gucci Mane Do you remember when (remember when) Do you Do you remember …
Gucci Mane feat. Ray J Do you remember when (remember when) Do you Do you remembe…
H.S.E. Remember when we used to see The lovely smiles of you…
HalfNoise I welcomed, the sorrow It came so vastly I turned to hide…
Hatebreed Remember when is a phrase for fools The here and now…
Heathers I remember when, when we sat outside, Digesting "nourritu…
Hustlaz Stackin' Endz feat. H.A.W.K. & Mista Madd Remember we were young, we didn't even have a plan Had…
Imagination Movers Looking back just me and you I said, "Boom Ollie, Ollie,…
J-CAST Kapeesh and u know a J.A.Outlaw brilli sunshine and paradise…
Jen Gloeckner Do you remember me When I used to be free When I'd…
Joakim Molitor I remember when I gave you keys to my car Didn’t…
Jordan Sitting here at closing time You pour the wine And we drink…
K-Hand Remember we were young, we didn't even have a plan Had…
Karnaboy Do you remember when We would sit up all night Talking to…
Laga Savea Remember when we used to walk on the beach everybody used…
Legitimate Business "Well take me back," I cried, "To red sunsets and…
Liam Finn Remember when we lay awake in bed And you asked if…
Lyga Sometimes I try to pretend I play it super cool…
Malu and Lily Thought I saw your shadow under the door Just a trick…
Matt Bukovski & A.R.D.I. Do remember when, I tried to leave You held my hands,…
Melodica Melody and Me Nothing could be harder to believe When you told me that…
Mind Driver If I knew back then what I know now Oh…
Missy Elliott I know I may act stubborn boy But that don't mean…
Nite Owl Ay you remember when when me and you you we…
Off The Record Silent screams echo through your life. Can anyone hear of…
OFFICE - The Black Keys It happened when I heard her name Same old thoughts crept…
Ofln - Bad Wolves (Remember when) When it was 1992 Two little kids stealing re…
On Three Do you remember when I would on your side And we flow We…
One Last Look Remember when we thought we were friends I knew back then…
Patricia Lewis Na na na na na na na na na na…
Rupert Holmes Remember when I was young and so were you and time…
Saga "How are you - have I made you wait?" I'm the…
Shades Apart Reaching through the pain the real world sent your way…
St. John I used to know everything you wanted I used to know…
The Black Keys It happened when I heard her name Same old thoughts crept…
The Country Dance Kings Remember when I was young and so were you And time…
The Heathers (Instrumental) I remember when, When we sat outside, Digest…
The Parlotones Remember when we were young playing superheroes in our under…
The platter - Paul Anka Remember when (dah-doot-doo-doo) I first met you (dah-doot-…
The Sound Lemon Remember back when we were young Oh we had so much…
The Strungs I stand alone ??? you offered me ??? your power…
There for Tomorrow Your initial reply hit me undercover When I lost my head…
Thonio Some of that ohh baby I like it raw Remember that Stop,…
Three I just stay up at night I'm just so lost in…
Tim Myers Remember when we used to laugh where the summer grass…
Tinashe Ooh, mighta fall in love again Fallin' so easy Why am I…
Under Spinning Lights Remember when we we're gonna drive to california A summer o…
Us and Our Daughters Remember when we were young Our hearts they would beat like…
Wallows Thought I saw your shadow under the door Just a trick…
Wasia Project Remember when we talked 'til dawn Saw the night fade into…
Wayne Newton Pizza pies, a carousel, The fountains and the wishing well,…
Weiss Allison I used to know everything you wanted I used to know…
Yehonathan I closed my eyes and you were gone There was nothing left…
You Won't Remember When it's a sorry state i find you in all…
Zacas Do you remember when we waited? I was always the first…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Earls:
A Sunday Kind Of Love I want a Sunday kind of love A love to last…
Believe Me My Love Yesterday you came my way, And when you smiled at me, In…
Cross My Heart The night is like a lovely tune Beware my foolish heart How…
Cry cry cry Oh, sometimes I could cry Woman I could just lay down…
Daddy's Home You're my love You're my angel You're the girl of my dreams …
Eyes I don’t know if y’all believe in love at first…
I Believe Somewhere above there is a heaven (ahh) Somewhere above ther…
I Can't Refuse Hey, how have you been? Good to see you again Gee, it's…
I'll Never Cry I'll never let a day pass by, Without a prayer or…
If I Had You I could show the world how to smile I could be…
It's You It had to be you, it had to be you. I…
Life Is But a Dream Will you take part in my life, my love That is…
Little Boy And Girl Oh, little girl of mine in Tennessee I know she's waiting…
LOOKIN' FOR MY BABY I'm looking for my baby Oh where, oh where can she…
Lookin' My Way And all I can see Is what you said to me Your…
Looking for My Baby I'm looking for my baby Oh where, oh where can she…
Looking my way And all I can see Is what you said to me Your…
My Heart's Desire The night is like a lovely tune Beware my foolish heart How…
Never No-no, never fall in love again, no-no Never fall in love…
Oh What A Baby Unworthy of the crumbs at your feet Or the living…
Remember Me Baby Once on a warm and magic night We danced as stars…
Remember Then Re-mem-mem Re-mem-mem-mem-ber Re-mem-mem Re-mem-mem-mem-ber …
Stormy Weather Don't know why There's no sun up in the sky Stormy weather S…
Time NK One time for ya mind, dope lines bumping out the…
Whoever You Are I want to see your face in every kind of…
Without You I've sure enjoyed the rain, but I'm looking forward to…
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Tony Powers
Great to hear this again after all the years. I wrote this with Beverly Ross back in summer of 1961 - it was my first hit. Thanks for all the nice comments about it. peace, tony powers
Tony Powers
thanks Manny. peace, t.
John Erwin
hadn't heard this in 40 years, funny what comes to mind sometimes, pretty nice √+
Tony Powers
@John Erwin yeah, it is. thanks John. peace, tony
Phil
Tony Powers can’t believe the actual songwriter is here. So cool. Your music brings me to a different era - one I was never a part of.
Jacob Lev
I love the post war boom, and I have so many questions
Jean-Marc Courbin
It's tough to answer the question what is your favorite oldie. But as an older guy, I think this epitomizes what oldies are about. Love this song but that's not to take away from so many other wonderful oldies. Doo Wop will never go out of style!
Tony Powers
Thanks, Jean-Marc - i appreciate it. peace, tony
Robert Brown
Larry Chance is still performing even after having cancerous polyps removed from his throat and he sounds great.
"To lose that love was such a sin." How true.
GWN photo
I saw him perform last year at Lead East and he was unbelievable