1. The Regents were a doo-wop voc… Read Full Bio ↴At least 5 groups share this name:
1. The Regents were a doo-wop vocal group from New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They are best known for writing and recording the hit "Barbara Ann" in 1961, which reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 when later covered by the Beach Boys in 1965 on their album, Beach Boys' Party!.
2. The Regents were a UK-based punk/new wave group from the late 70's. They had a #11 hit in 1980 with the single '7 Teen'.
3. The Regents was a Barbershop Quartet.
4. Regents is a hardcore band from Baltimore, MD
5. A Finnish surf rock band. http://www.theregents.info
#1 The Regents a doo-wop vocal group from New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with original members:
Ernie Maresca (replaced by Don Jacobucci)
Chuck Fassert (brother of "Barbara-Ann" author Fred Fassert)
Guy Villari (born 11 August 1942, Bronx, NY; died 21 September 2017, Middletown, NY)
Sal Cuomo
Tony Gravagna
They formed in the Bronx, New York, in 1959. Group members included Guy Villari on lead; Sal Cuomo, first tenor; Chuck Fassert, second tenor; Don Jacobucci, sax player/baritone; Tony Gravagna on bass.
An earlier version of the group from 1957 was called The Monterays, and included Villari, Cuomo, Fassert and Ernie Maresca (who later had a hit with "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)", and also wrote songs such as the Regent's "Runaround" and "The Wanderer" recorded by Dion).
The group recorded demos in Bell Sound, Associated, and Regent Sound studios. They were signed to Seville Records as The Desires, however, none of the songs they recorded were released, until the group had success three years later as The Regents. The Regents' name came from a combination of recording a demo at Regent Sound studio, and the fact that Villari smoked Regents cigarettes.
In 1958 the group recorded Villari's "A Teenager's Love". At the same recording session they waxed "Barbara-Ann" in three takes. Shortly afterwards, Tony Gravagna, was installed into the group. Unable to secure a recording contract, they disbanded about a year later.
Eddie Jacobucci revived the Regents by accident. His group, the Consorts, lacked original songs for an audition, so they recorded a version of "Barbara-Ann". The owner of Cousins Records heard the track and decided to release the original version by the Regents. The original group reunited, and Cousins released "Barbara-Ann" in March 1961. It became a No. 1 record in New York; the demand was such that Cousins leased it to Roulette/Gee for worldwide distribution, and it reached #13 in the Billboard Hot 100. Their follow-up release, "Runaround", written by Maresca, went to #28 on the pop chart and #30 R&B. They released two more records for Gee, but after a royalties dispute with the record label, the group broke up.
They reformed in 1973 with Villari the only remaining original member. The group enjoyed success in concerts group and toured across the United States. In 1988 they were selected as one of only four "oldies" groups to appear on the Grammy Awards Show. The Cadillacs, The Flamingos and The Angels were the other three.
In 1995 a new group of Regents was formed. Along with Villari, Tony Valitutto, Frank Civatillo and Tony Cacace made up the vocals, while Richard Rogers, Joel DeRuggiero and Sal DiCicco provided the instrumentation.
Runaround
The Regents Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Telling me that you're good
When you're going out with guys
From your old neighborhood
I've got news for you
And I'm not kidding round
Pack up your bags and
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Bom bom bom
Well, I gave you love and kisses
And I bought you a ring
But what a love this is
You're ruining everything
I used to have a job
Took me from town to town
But everywhere I went
This is what I found
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Bom bom bom
Ahh, yeah, bom
Bom bom bom
Well, I gave you love and kisses
And I bought you a ring
But what a love this is
You're ruining everything
I used to have a job
Took me from town to town
But everywhere I went
This is what I found
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Bom bom bom
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Runaround, runaround
Run de, run de, run de
Bom bom bom
The Regents' song "Runaround" is a classic example of a doo-wop song from the 1960s. The song is about a man who is fed up with his girlfriend's lies and cheating. The opening lines of the song, "I'm sick and tired of your lies, telling me that you're good, when you're going out with guys from your old neighborhood," convey the man's frustration and disappointment with his girlfriend's infidelity.
Throughout the song, the man expresses his dissatisfaction with his girlfriend's behavior, and his desire for her to leave town. The chorus of the song emphasizes this message with the repeated phrase "runaround, runaround," and the upbeat doo-wop background singers adding "run de, run de, run de" to drive the message home.
The song reflects the cultural norms and values of the time, where monogamy was expected in relationships, and cheating was frowned upon. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody of the song, combined with the relatable lyrics, made it a hit during its time and a classic today.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick and tired of your lies
I am exhausted of your constant deception
Telling me that you're good
Claiming that you are righteous
When you're going out with guys
Seeing other men despite being committed to me
From your old neighborhood
Men from your past who are still a significant part of your life
I've got news for you
I have something important to tell you
And I'm not kidding round
I am serious and not making jokes
Pack up your bags and
Start collecting your belongings and
Get out of town
Leave the city immediately
Well, I gave you love and kisses
I showed you affection through hugs and kisses
And I bought you a ring
I gave you a symbol of commitment
But what a love this is
This is not the kind of love anyone deserves
You're ruining everything
You are destroying all the positive things in our relationship
I used to have a job
I was once employed
Took me from town to town
Took me from place to place
But everywhere I went
Regardless of where I went
This is what I found
I discovered the same problem in every place
Runaround, runaround
You're playing hard-to-get and misleading me
Run de, run de, run de
Evading the truth and running away
Bom bom bom
Sound of drumbeats intensifying the mood
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFIE ZAPPACOSTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@williamhighfill539
He certainly was....they were all greats of Rock & Roll!!!
@risteardwest3384
Just had to come back to listen to No one More Time these Italian guys from the Bronx fantastic singers nobody else could sing like them this means back so many good memories we could only turn the clock back again I came from that area the Little Italy part of the Bronx or 180th Street and Belmont avenue fantastic even today it's still a good neighborhood I haven't been up there in a few years but one day I will return I still have relatives up in that area but these guys deserve five stars thank you for this video
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯🇮🇹❤️👍
@cmf1965
Dion Dimucci, and the Belmonts could sing that doo-wop, and are from the same area... CHEERS! AL
@petervertefeuille9926
Fantabulous
@samuelharang5742
This was the definition of cool when I was 11. I remember dancing and blasting this record when my parents weren't home.
@philipmclaughlin9636
Cool Booby B and the doo wop stop brought me here
@momtogia
One of them is my grandfather omg MY GRANDPA WAS FAMOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@joes369
COOL
@Primeshot-pd8ef
littlemouse Raia same
@joedominguez4359
@littlemouse Raia we need proof that ur old man was a regent