The Devotions | |
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 The Devotions performing in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Astoria, Queens, New York |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Website |
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The Devotions are an American doo-wop group. [1] Their single of a novelty song called " Rip Van Winkle" was released in 1961 on Delta Records; the tune was re-released on Roulette Records in 1962 and again on Roulette in 1963. [2] The song became a hit on its third release, peaking as high as No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. [3]
Members
- Bob Weisbrod
- Ray Sanchez
- Andy Sanchez
- Bob Hovorka
- Frank Pardo
- Joe Pardo
- Eugene McCaffery
- Daniel DeMauro
- Joe Del Pizzo
- Al Vieco
- Joe Spano
- Phil Russo
- Joe Spano
References
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 685. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
- ^ Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
- ^ "The Devotions | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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The Devotions | |
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The Devotions performing in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Astoria, Queens, New York |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Website |
www |
The Devotions are an American doo-wop group. [1] Their single of a novelty song called " Rip Van Winkle" was released in 1961 on Delta Records; the tune was re-released on Roulette Records in 1962 and again on Roulette in 1963. [2] The song became a hit on its third release, peaking as high as No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. [3]
Members
- Bob Weisbrod
- Ray Sanchez
- Andy Sanchez
- Bob Hovorka
- Frank Pardo
- Joe Pardo
- Eugene McCaffery
- Daniel DeMauro
- Joe Del Pizzo
- Al Vieco
- Joe Spano
- Phil Russo
- Joe Spano
References
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 685. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
- ^ Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
- ^ "The Devotions | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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