Tuesday, 04 January 2011

The Crows

Name	The Crows
Background	group_or_band
Origin	Harlem
Genre	Rhythm and blues, doo wop
Years active	1951–55
Label	Rama Records
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Current members
Past members	Daniel "Sonny" Norton William "Bill" Davis Harold Major Jerry Wittick Gerald Hamilton Mark Jackson

The Crows were an American R & B singing group who achieved commercial success in the 1950s. The group's first single and only major hit, "Gee", released in June 1953, has been credited with being the first Rock n’ Roll hit by a rock and roll group. It peaked at position #14 and #2, respectively, on the Billboard magazine pop and rhythm-and-blues charts in 1954.

History

When The Crows started out in 1951, practicing sidewalk harmonies, the original members were Daniel "Sonny" Norton (lead), William "Bill" Davis (baritone), Harold Major (tenor), Jerry Wittick (tenor), and Gerald Hamilton (bass). In 1952, Wittick left the group and was replaced by Mark Jackson (tenor and guitarist). The Crows were the first group signed and the first to record. The first songs they recorded were as backup to singer Viola Watkins. The song "Gee" was the third song recorded during their first recording session, on February 10, 1953. It was put together in a few minutes by group member William Davis, with Watkins also being credited as cowriter.

The song was first released as the B-side of a ballad, "I Love You So". However, radio stations began turning it over and playing "Gee," first in Philadelphia and later in New York and Los Angeles. By January 1954 it had sold 100,000 copies, and by April it entered the national R&B; and pop charts, rising to #2 R&B; and #14 pop. They maintained the original line up for the entire career of the group, with no hope for a reunion following the deaths of Gerald Hamilton in the 1960s and Daniel Norton in 1972.

References

External links

Biography of The Crows

J. C. Marion, DooWop Nation issue #7, including photo

Category:Doo-wop groups Category:Musical groups established in 1951 Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1955

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Down - Stone the Crow

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Duration: 4:06
Published: 2006-10-10
Uploaded: 2010-12-19
Author: PolloSueco

The video for Stone the Crow off their 1995 NOLA album. Also available from the band's website www.down-nola.com Enjoy!

Directors Cut: The Crow Shooting Scene

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Duration: 5:02
Published: 2007-11-07
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: eycrow

Directors Cut, the Scene is much longer than the scene in the movie.

Danger Zone-Stone The Crows

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Duration: 7:00
Published: 2006-06-23
Uploaded: 2010-12-14
Author: J0ey9heat

I just discovered them, and I am in love.

Crow and Kitten are Friends

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Duration: 7:30
Published: 2007-06-02
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: ozricus

I found this video clip while looking through some old VHS tapes I had laying around. This was recorded by my mother around 1999/2000; I'm glad she had the blank tape ready to go in the recorder when the show "Miracle Pets" came on. If anyone knows the current situation of these two friends, please post, we're all curious. You might notice at 2:16 she dials the typical "555" number but then the scene switches to the front of the vet clinic. From the video clip, it's easy to see the phone number of the clinic on the sign in front and then google the rest: Meker Veterinary Clinic 649 Washington St South Attleboro, MA 02703 (508) 399-8984 Here is a link with possibly more info: monkeyfilter.com I've noticed someone already copied this video from me and uploaded it like they were the ones who recorded and edited it. UPDATE 07/12/2009 I got this response from a possible relative: I Know You Might Not Belive Me But I Am Dead Serious Those Are My Grandparents.. My Grandmother Died 4 Years Ago And my Grandfather Still lives In that House.The cat(Casey) Was Hit By a Car And it Didn't Die But It Ran Away We Saw It Near My House It look Very Sick. We Never Saw It Again.The Crow Disappeared And We never saw it again and the cat seemed to be very sad. but yes i am the're grandson. they lived in a old people trailer park in north attleboro ma next to a stop and shop. that vetraineran was the whole families vet and we always went and we still go there. so if you don't belives me i can ...

Crow adopts kitten

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Duration: 2:04
Published: 2006-12-04
Uploaded: 2010-12-19
Author: Garrett51

A friendship between a kitten and a crow who saved her life.

I Need Your Love ~ Stone The Crows

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Duration: 6:18
Published: 2007-02-28
Uploaded: 2010-12-19
Author: J0ey9heat

Another from Maggie and the boys...

NPR Science: The Crow Paradox

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Duration: 2:48
Published: 2009-07-27
Uploaded: 2010-12-17
Author: npr

Here's a surprise: Wild crows can recognize individual people ... especially those they don't like. They can pick a person out of crowd, follow them, and remember them for years. Here, NPR Science Correspondent Robert Krulwich and illustrator Neil Wagner look at how these brainy birds do it. Hear the rest of the story, and play an interactive game that tests your ability to pick a crow out of a line-up at: www.npr.org Credit: Robert Krulwich, Neil Wagner, Jason Orfanon

THE CROW STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN INTRO

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Duration: 1:00
Published: 2007-12-29
Uploaded: 2010-12-16
Author: ravinginferno

THE CROW STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN INTRO

Crow and cat

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Duration: 2:04
Published: 2006-08-19
Uploaded: 2010-12-19
Author: urusainu

...loveliness.. Crow Crow...loveliness..

Wild crows inhabiting the city use it to their advantage - David Attenborough - BBC wildlife

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Duration: 2:15
Published: 2007-02-12
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: BBCWorldwide

Many birds adapt to metropolitan life, in this clip you can see how crows in Japan have integrated city life into their behaviour. From the BBC.

Stone The Crows

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Duration: 2:34
Published: 2008-11-13
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: OfficialRUG

From the film version of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'.

Rayman 2 The Crow's Nest (LAST BOSS FIGHT + END)

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Duration: 10:16
Published: 2008-03-01
Uploaded: 2010-12-17
Author: DarkStingFIN

THIS IS IT GUYS!!! the final battle against the hardest boss in the game. The ending is great, enjoy

Hitman: Blood Money Walkthrough - Murder of the Crows

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Duration: 10:59
Published: 2007-12-04
Uploaded: 2010-11-20
Author: 0rland0walkthrough

Video Walkthrough for Hitman: Blood Money. Mission - Murder of the Crows Difficulty - Proffesional

The Crow Trailer

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Duration: 1:59
Published: 2006-09-30
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: xhopefulx

The name of the song is Immediate Music - With Great Power (Choir) Thank you, Theodin93! :)

FEAR Playthrough Part 1 - The Crows are waiting . . .

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Duration: 10:26
Published: 2009-01-26
Uploaded: 2010-11-28
Author: Xonzep

Part 1 Thanks for watching

The Crow- Funboy Death Scene- Extended Directors Cut

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Duration: 7:02
Published: 2008-11-29
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: M6601

The Scene in the Crow Where Funboy ge bye bye.

SHINEDOWN - The Crow & the Butterfly (Official Music Video)

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Duration: 4:29
Published: 2010-07-19
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: ShinedownTV

SHINEDOWN - The Crow & the Butterfly (Official Music Video) Visit Shinedown.com for exclusive videos, music, news, photos and more!

State Radio - Calling All Crows

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Duration: 3:33
Published: 2009-10-12
Uploaded: 2010-12-18
Author: amazeme161

Cause I come from the land of the shaman Where the innocent are taken to the pavement Wont somebody just tell them Wont somebody oh, wont somebody oh oh oh oh oh... Wont you please look after my children All the words that are coming from the mouths of the women From the northland down to the rio grande New England town to Oregon Wont somebody oh oh oh oh oh So were calling all the crows They comin' in slow It's gonna be a show down Said the rebel to the revolutionary come with me And if you feel like you are witnessing a movement Then get up girl and let them know you're free Cause I come from the land of the shaman Where the world is looking up you know it's changing Won't somebody just tell them Won't somebody oh, won't somebody oh oh oh oh oh So we're calling all the crows They comin' in slow It's gonna be a show down Said the rebel to the revolutionary come with me And if you feel like you are witnessing a movement Then get up girl and let them know you're free Said the rebel to the rebel I will go if you come with me I'm tired of living in a fable Blue sky I'd love to see The journey must continue and does not stop in me, no Cause the rivers wide but with all of us we can reach from side to side and it is here that we must all ? So we're calling all the crows They comin' in slow It's gonna be a show down Said the rebel to the revolutionary come with me And if you feel like you are witnessing a movement Then get up girl and let them know you're free It's just a ...

The Crow - Extended Guitar Scene

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Duration: 1:35
Published: 2006-12-21
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: LucidFilms

an extended cut of eric draven playing a guitar solo in the crow

The Crow and the Butterfly - Shinedown + Lyrics

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Duration: 4:14
Published: 2009-11-10
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: MrDannyProductions

The Crow and the Butterfly - Shinedown + Lyrics ALL RIGHTS GO TO SHINEDOWN. THIS VIEW WAS UPLOADED FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

The Crow & The Butterfly Lyrics By Shinedown

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Duration: 4:17
Published: 2009-10-10
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: bkpaguy

Shinedown has so many great songs. Here's another one of my favorites from Shinedown's album, "The Sound of Madness." Enjoy. Thanks to Google Images for the pictures and a special thanks to "pitchblackreaper" and "jhill6" for the drawings at the end.

Shinedown- The Crow and the Butterfly

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Duration: 3:58
Published: 2009-10-04
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: ThexFenderxGuitarist

shinedown's song the crow and the butterfly from the album the sound of madness. i own no part of this song, all credit goes to it's respective owners.

Shinedown - The Crow & The Butterfly (Lyrics in description)

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Duration: 4:14
Published: 2010-05-12
Uploaded: 2010-12-19
Author: OfficialDoubleDutch

I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG! Official Shinedown site: www.shinedown.com Official YouTube channel www.youtube.com Shinedown - The Crow & The Butterfly I painted your room at midnight, So I'd know yesterday was over. I put all your books on the top shelf, Even the one with the four-leaf clover. Man I'm getting older. I took all your pictures off the wall, And wrapped them in a newspaper blanket. I haven't slept in what seems like a century. And now I can barely breathe. Just like a crow chasing the butterfly, Dandelions lost in the summer sky. When you and I were gettin' high as outer space, I never thought you'd slip away. I guess I was just a little too late. Your words still serenade me, Your lullabies, won't let me sleep. I've never heard such a haunting melody, Oh it's killing me. You know I can barely breathe. Just like a crow chasing the butterfly, Dandelions lost in the summer sky. When you and I were gettin' high as outer space, I never thought you'd slip away. I guess I was just a little too late, I was just a little too late. Just like a crow chasing the butterfly, Dandelions lost in the summer sky. When you and I were gettin' high as outer space, I never thought you'd slip away. Like a crow chasing the butterfly, Dandelions lost in the summer sky. When you and I were gettin' high as outer space, I never thought you would slip away. I guess I was just little too late, (yeah, yeah) I was just a little too late. I was just a little too, little too late. I guess I was ...

Gordon - Where the Crows fly

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Duration: 5:41
Published: 2010-12-06
Uploaded: 2010-12-20
Author: marshpederu

Gordon - Where the Crows fly 2010 promo single Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia Heavy / Power metal Lyrics: Afraid to close my eyes, For the Demons may awake, I'm facing one more sleepless night, One more September wake... ... The year is coming to an end, Another year of pain, Will take it's place in endless storm, And all will be the same... ... I've seen so many miracles, Now I don't understand, What's the dream, and what is real, I'm slowly going insane... ... No more I trust to my own eyes, Nor what the others say, I've seen and heard too many lies, Now I'm taking my own way... ... "Don't ask me where the crows fly, Don't ask me where they go... I'm gazing at the dark sky, To feel that life above... Don't ask me where the crows fly, Don't ask me why they bleed... Sometimes I hear them all cry, They let the winds to lead... ... Their way!" ... I feel my words are worthless, When I ask a simple question... When I hear none of the voices, Giving me friendly sugestion... ... I fear of all that silence, Like a dark red sea of nothing... A winter ghost of madness, A winter ghost...So scathing... ... I'm leaving from this barren lands, Into the past now I go... What will I find in distance, I really do not know... ... I used to flow with the mass, Just to be a sheep in the herd... No I won't go to slaughter-house, I'm not a sheep no more, I'm a bird... ... "Don't ask me where the crows fly, Don't ask me where they go... I'm gazing at the dark sky, To feel that life above... Don't ...

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Down - Stone the Crow