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recording group based in

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active in 1958 and 1959.

Discography

Reception

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'' described their ''A Kiss is a Kiss'' as a "hot record." When the band played ''Please Mary Lou'' on

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television show, Freed commented that it sounded like

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's "'' Diana''." ''

'' described their ''Memories of Love'' recording as having an "overly long intro" and described the recording as "none too good." All three of their a-side recordings are considered among the top 1000 doo-wop songs of all time.

References

{{Authority control Musical groups established in 1958 Doo-wop groups Musical groups from Queens, New York 1958 establishments in New York City