Their are two bands The Viscounts, both performing half sixties. One of th… Read Full Bio ↴Their are two bands The Viscounts, both performing half sixties. One of them British (Mercybeat) and one of them American (Surf)
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The Viscounts were a British pop group from London. Its members had formerly been part of a TV ensemble called Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang. They quit the group and formed The Viscounts in Late April 1958, playing local shows and eventually attracting the attention of manager Larry Parnes. He got them billed to better venues and signed them to Pye Records in 1960.
Their cover version of Ray Smith's hit single "Rockin' Little Angel" became a hit in Australia, and their cover of "Shortnin' Bread" hit number 16 in November that year in the UK Singles Chart.[1] In addition to recording rock/pop numbers, they also did some trad jazz, covering Paul Whiteman for a compilation album. In 1961 their single cover version of "Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)" reached number 21 in the UK chart, spending ten weeks in the listings.[2] The group toured with Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran, as well as sharing a stage with The Beatles in 1963 opening for Chris Montez. In 1964, they moved to Columbia Records, but none of their three following singles charted.
Bandmember Gordon Mills' success as a songwriter soon convinced him to move on, and the group broke up in 1965; soon after, Mills wrote "It's Not Unusual" for Tom Jones. Don Paul became a record producer, and Ronnie Wells went into the restaurant business. Wells died in 2013. Their complete recorded output on Pye Records was reissued on CD in 2001 on Castle Records.
Members
Don Paul (born Donald Paul, January 2, 1937, Oldham, Lancashire, England)
Ronnie Wells (born Ronald Cresswell, August 25, 1939, Farnborough, Hampshire, England - died 22 September 2013)
Gordon Mills
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The Viscounts were an American pop group from New Jersey, formed in 1958. They had one hit single, with Earle Hagen's instrumental classic "Harlem Nocturne" in 1959, which peaked at #52 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1960; it was re-released in 1965 and hit #39 the second time around.[1] The single and album of the same title were originally recorded for the Madison record label, then both were reissued in 1965 on the Amy label, the Lp having a slightly different track listing than the Madison release.
Members
Harry Haller - saxophone
Bobby Spievak - guitar
Joe Spievak - bass guitar
Larry Vecchio - electronic organ
Clark Smith - drums
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The Viscounts were a British pop group from London. Its members had formerly been part of a TV ensemble called Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang. They quit the group and formed The Viscounts in Late April 1958, playing local shows and eventually attracting the attention of manager Larry Parnes. He got them billed to better venues and signed them to Pye Records in 1960.
Their cover version of Ray Smith's hit single "Rockin' Little Angel" became a hit in Australia, and their cover of "Shortnin' Bread" hit number 16 in November that year in the UK Singles Chart.[1] In addition to recording rock/pop numbers, they also did some trad jazz, covering Paul Whiteman for a compilation album. In 1961 their single cover version of "Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)" reached number 21 in the UK chart, spending ten weeks in the listings.[2] The group toured with Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran, as well as sharing a stage with The Beatles in 1963 opening for Chris Montez. In 1964, they moved to Columbia Records, but none of their three following singles charted.
Bandmember Gordon Mills' success as a songwriter soon convinced him to move on, and the group broke up in 1965; soon after, Mills wrote "It's Not Unusual" for Tom Jones. Don Paul became a record producer, and Ronnie Wells went into the restaurant business. Wells died in 2013. Their complete recorded output on Pye Records was reissued on CD in 2001 on Castle Records.
Members
Don Paul (born Donald Paul, January 2, 1937, Oldham, Lancashire, England)
Ronnie Wells (born Ronald Cresswell, August 25, 1939, Farnborough, Hampshire, England - died 22 September 2013)
Gordon Mills
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The Viscounts were an American pop group from New Jersey, formed in 1958. They had one hit single, with Earle Hagen's instrumental classic "Harlem Nocturne" in 1959, which peaked at #52 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1960; it was re-released in 1965 and hit #39 the second time around.[1] The single and album of the same title were originally recorded for the Madison record label, then both were reissued in 1965 on the Amy label, the Lp having a slightly different track listing than the Madison release.
Members
Harry Haller - saxophone
Bobby Spievak - guitar
Joe Spievak - bass guitar
Larry Vecchio - electronic organ
Clark Smith - drums
Shortnin' Bread
The Viscounts Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Shortnin' Bread' by these artists:
Johnny Mammy's little baby loves shortnin', shortnin' Mammy's littl…
Johnny & The Uncalled Four Mammy's little baby loves shortnin', shortnin' Mammy's littl…
Johnny Mercer Mammy's little baby loves shortnin', shortnin' Mammy's littl…
Johnny Mercer & The Ink Spots Mammy's little baby loves shortnin', shortnin' Mammy's littl…
Laurie Berkner Mama's little baby loves shortnin', shortnin' Mama's little …
Laurie Berkner (Children's) Mama's little baby loves shortnin', shortnin' Mama's little…
Mississippi John Hurt Put on the skillet, Slip on the lid, Mama's gonna make A lit…
Paul Chaplain Mammas little baby loves shortnin, shortnin, Mammas little b…
Paul Chaplain & His Emeralds Mammas little baby loves shortnin, shortnin, Mammas little b…
Taj Mahal Mamma's little baby loves shortnin', shortnin' Mamma's litt…
The Andrews Sisters Put on the skillet, slip on the lid, Mama's gonna make…
The Andrews Sisters; Vic Schoen Put on the skillet, put on the lid Mama's gonna make…
The Cramps Shortnin' Bread Mammas little baby loves shortnin, shortnin…
The Sisters Put on the skillet, put on the lid Mama's gonna make…
Various Artists Fumikomuze akuseru kake hiki wa naisa sou dayo youru wo nuke…
Violetta Zironi Mamma's little baby loves shortnin', shortnin' Mamma's littl…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Viscounts:
Ain't She Sweet Ain't she sweet? See her walking down that street. Yes I…
Aint She Sweet Ain't she sweet? See her walking down that street. Yes I…
Five Foot Two Eyes Of Blue Five foot two, eyes of blue But oh, what those five…
I'll Never Get Over You I'll never get over you No, I'll never get over you I…
Who Put the Bomp I'd like to thank the guy Who wrote the song That made…
Who Put The Bomp? I'd like to thank the guy Who wrote the song That made…
Who Put The Bump I'd like to thank the guy Who wrote the song That made…
Yes Sir That's My Baby That's my baby No sir, I don't mean maybe Yes sir, that's…
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jon henman
I love the video that goes with this especially the Swedish Chef from the Muppets. Total class love it.
SixtiesOnly
Thanks very much for your kind comments,I'm happy that you enjoyed the video,it was fun putting it together !
Mark Heffron
Wonderful video with this excellent song
SixtiesOnly
Thanks very much for your kind comments,I'm happy that you enjoyed the video,it was fun putting it together !
Bluemoonofmemphis
CooL!!! Never heard this version, but it's the same tune as the Elvis song to the film Clambake LOL All The Stars***** Mick! Have a Nice Evening : ) ) Very Best Wishes Phil
Shabannie
I enjoyed your fun video! --------Ellen
Sam Feldstein
Where did the clip with the dogs come from at 0:30?
SixtiesOnly
I can't remember,it was a long time ago !