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- Stay in My Corner
- Always Together
- There Is
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- Just a Little Love
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- Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation
- My Pretending Days Are Over
- I Miss You
- Learning to Love You Was Easy
- We Got to Get Our Thing Together
- Our Love
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- Stay in My Corner
- Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation
- Always Together
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- Since I Found You
- My Pretending Days Are Over
- Learning to Love You Was Easy
- I Wished It Was Me You Loved
- Oh, What a Night
- Close Your Eyes
- The Love We Had (Stays on My Mind)
- Soul Strollin'
- Always Together
- O-O I Love You
- My Pretending Days Are Over
- I Miss You
- Does Anybody Know I'm Here?
- I Can't Do Enough
- I Can Sing a Rainbow/Love Is Blue
- Love Is So Simple
- Open Up My Heart (long version)
- Since I Fell for You
- Stay in My Corner
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The Dells - Oh What a Night
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- Duration: 4:06
- Published: 17 Nov 2009
- Updated: 27 Aug 2012
The soulful classic 1969 remake of their doo-wop debut hit of the same name. RIP to Johnny Funches and Johnny Carter.
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The Dells-Stay in My Corner
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- Duration: 6:15
- Published: 19 Nov 2007
- Updated: 27 Aug 2012
EASTSIDE STORY VOL.12 THE LAST ALBUM
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The Dells - Run for cover
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- Duration: 2:52
- Published: 12 Aug 2007
- Updated: 25 Aug 2012
The Dells - Run for cover
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There Is The Dells
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- Duration: 1:36
- Published: 23 Nov 2006
- Updated: 24 Aug 2012
The legendary Dells performing the northern soul classic There is. The Dells have been singing and performing for over five decades, have sold millions of records, and are considered the most enduring vocal group in the history of Rhythm and Blues. Affectionately known as The Mighty Dells by fans and leaders in the music industry, its members -- including Marvin Junior (lead baritone), John Carter (lead tenor), Charles Barksdale (bass), Michael McGill (baritone) and Verne Allison (second tenor) -- have continued to set the standard for top-to-bottom male harmony. Initially known as the El-Rays, The Dells started in 1952 in Harvey, Illinois, as five friends from high school. Eventually, the El-Rays cut their very first single, "Darling I Know," for Chess Records. It went nowhere. Two years later, with a new record contract with Vee Jay Records as The Dells, they released their 3rd recording "Oh What A Night." It became an immediate R&B hit, finishing third behind Elvis' Don't Be Cruel at number two and Fats Domino's Blueberry Hill on top. By 1960, The Dells were soon opening and touring for Dinah Washington. Here they fashioned their hypnotic melodious sound and caught the attention of Ray Charles. The Dells soon began touring with Charles, singing more ballads and standards and incorporating jazz into their singing styles. By 1967, The Dells began charting a string of R&B & Pop Billboard hits, including 3 number one R&B hits: "Oh What A Night," certified as a million <b>...</b>
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WICHITA LINEMAN (soul rendition) - The Dells
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- Duration: 4:31
- Published: 17 Aug 2008
- Updated: 20 Aug 2012
A great soul rendition of this song......
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The Dells - I touched a dream
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- Duration: 5:15
- Published: 24 Aug 2009
- Updated: 25 Aug 2012
The Dells - I touched a dream
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The Dells Always Together
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- Duration: 3:00
- Published: 29 Aug 2009
- Updated: 21 Aug 2012
Nicholas Brothers. Dells 'Run for cover'
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- Duration: 2:16
- Published: 15 Jan 2008
- Updated: 05 Aug 2012
The Nicholas brothers to the Dells northern soul classic 'Run for cover' TheTwisted Wheel is a non commercial, interest site only. Should any copyright owner feel this offends, infringes or interferes in any way with the legitimate rights of use I will remove the item from display.
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The Dells "I can Sing A Rainbow / Love Is Blue" (1969)
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- Duration: 3:24
- Published: 16 Dec 2008
- Updated: 25 Aug 2012
Originally released on their 1969 album "Love Is Blue" A US soul vocal and close harmony group formed in 1953 as the El-Rays, when the members - Johnny Funches (b. 18 July 1935, d. 23 January 1998; lead), Marvin Junior (b. 31 January 1936, Harrell, Arkansas, USA; tenor), Verne Allison (b. 22 June 1936, Chicago, Illinois, USA; tenor), Lucius McGill (b. 1935, Chicago, Illinois, USA; tenor), Mickey McGill (b. 17 February 1937, Chicago, Illinois, USA; baritone) and Chuck Barksdale (b. 11 January 1935, Chicago, Illinois, USA; bass) - were all high school students. As the El-Rays the group released one record on the Chess Records label, "Darling Dear I Know", in 1953. After a name change they recorded "Tell The World" in 1955, which was only a minor hit, but a year later they released "Oh What A Night' (number 4 R&B chart), one of the era's best-loved black harmony performances and the Dells" last hit for 10 years. In 1965, the Dells returned to the R&B chart with "Stay In My Corner". Three years later, under the guidance of producer Bobby Miller, a re-recorded version of this song effectively relaunched their career when it became a US Top 10 hit. An enchanting medley of "Love Is Blue" and "I Can Sing A Rainbow" (1969) was their sole UK hit in 1969, but a further re-recording, this time of "Oh What A Night", introduced a string of successful releases in the USA, including "Open Up My Heart" (1970), "Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation" (1973) and "I Miss You" (1974). The Dells <b>...</b>
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The DELLS - Love is Blue (I Can Sing A Rainbow)
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- Duration: 3:26
- Published: 06 Jul 2009
- Updated: 26 Aug 2012
My tribute to the super vocal group - The Dells - and the best version of "Love is blue" - one of the most beautiful songs in the word ( Music: Andre Pop, Pierre Cour/ Arthur Hamilton. English lyrics by Bryan Blackburn). 90% of the pictures (from Sydney) are mine. A few I took from my friend and the internet - Thank You!
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Rock Monster in the Dells
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- Duration: 0:26
- Published: 08 Jan 2007
- Updated: 27 Aug 2012
This is a video of the Rock Monster rockin it outdoors year-round in Wisconsin Dells...
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Levert - Tribute to the Dells!
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- Duration: 5:02
- Published: 19 Sep 2009
- Updated: 05 Aug 2012
Levert, (Gerald Levert, Sean Levert and Marc Gordon) pay homage to the ones that came before them......The Dells! In this 1996 clip, they perform two of the Dells classic hits "Oh What A Night" and "Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation" and do a fantastic job! Sadly, Gerald and Sean Levert have passed on recently, but we still have the music and the memories. RIP Levert Brothers....you were great! God loves ya!
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Oh What A Night--The Dells
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- Duration: 4:03
- Published: 21 Jun 2009
- Updated: 16 Jul 2012
The Dells - Wear It On Our Face
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- Duration: 3:31
- Published: 05 Oct 2007
- Updated: 23 Aug 2012
Great Northern Soul number from Chicago-based group The Dells
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The Dells - Wear it On Your Face
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- Duration: 3:24
- Published: 22 May 2008
- Updated: 24 Aug 2012
Special thanks to MARV GOLDBERG and MARV GOLDBERG'S R&B NOTEBOOKS a great place to learn about The history of Soul & R&B groups thanks Marv :-) The Dells started singing in 1953 in Harvey, Ill. They soon got a contract with Checker. Originally called the El Rays, they released "Darling I Know" soon afterwards. Later, they moved to VJ records of Chicago, and their fantastic career really took off. In a matter of years, they were the top group. Their smash hit, "Oh What A Nite" is now one of the all-time hits of R&B history. The group is composed of Jerry Funches, Michael McGIll, Verne Allison, Chas. Barksdale, and Marvin Junior.
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The Dells - Since I Found You
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- Duration: 6:14
- Published: 17 Feb 2008
- Updated: 25 Aug 2012
One of The Dells greatest hits, first released on their album, On Their Corner: The Best Of The Dells, not only is this one of their greatest songs, but I believe this is one of the greatest songs of all time...as requested here are the lyrics (to the best of my knowledge)... Never knew...until know...that true love...could ever be...(no,no) Now there's you...and it makes...all the difference...in the world There'll be no more lonely moments...wishing the day was over before it begins...and when i wake up in the morning..i get right down on my knees and thank the Lord...Since i found you baby...since i found you...since i found you There's no need...remembering...all those empty hours... Now there's you...and it makes...alll the diffrence in the world... when i open up my eyes...i can see the sunlight in my life...coming home in the evening...to an empty room is over..all over.. for me...since i found you...since i found you I know true love...true love.. isnt easy to find...sometimes...i feel that i'm blessed...i feel so good now baby...now that your mine...your all mine Since i found you...never knew till now...no more empty hearts...love could be so true...there's no need remembering (no more coldcold night) lonely days...no empty arms...no more cold nights...since i found you.... never knew...love was true...i'm not blue since i found you x 3 in background...(ad lib vocals during this time are)... makes all the difference in the world...love can be so sweet...when we <b>...</b>
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The Dells - I Hear Voices
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- Duration: 9:23
- Published: 21 Nov 2009
- Updated: 25 Aug 2012
Cadet (1973)
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The Love We Had~The Dells
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- Duration: 4:52
- Published: 28 Jun 2009
- Updated: 26 Aug 2012
The Dells - Oh What A Night
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- Duration: 2:53
- Published: 20 Dec 2009
- Updated: 25 Aug 2012
PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com The Dells are one of the finest and longest-lived R&B vocal groups in history, and what's most amazing is that they've done it with nearly all the same members -- they haven't changed personnel since 1960. They were one of the very few doo wop outfits to successfully update their sound, finding their strongest commercial niche in the late '60s and '70s as a polished smooth soul harmony group. While their chart fortunes have certainly fluctuated over the years, they remained a viable act right up into the '90s, by which time they had long since achieved legendary status in the R&B community. The Dells were formed in 1953 in southern suburbs of Chicago, specifically the town of Harvey, IL, where all the members attended high school together. The original lineup featured lead baritone Marvin Junior, lead tenor Johnny Funches, tenors Verne Allison and Lucius McGill, second baritone Mickey McGill, and bass Chuck Barksdale. Initially called the El-Rays, the group recorded their first single, "Darling I Know," for Chess Records subsidiary Checker that year; it flopped. Lucius McGill departed not long after, and wasn't replaced, cutting the group down to a quintet. Newly christened the Dells, they got another shot in 1955 when they signed to Vee Jay. They had a minor R&B hit with the <b>...</b>
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The Dells Pain In My Heart
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- Duration: 3:08
- Published: 25 Jun 2008
- Updated: 19 Aug 2012
the dells
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THE DELLS --- CLOSER
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- Duration: 3:54
- Published: 16 Jul 2008
- Updated: 22 Jul 2012
taken from the album "Give your baby a standing ovation" from 1973.
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The Dells - UGLY EDITS 5 B2 (Theo's Re-edit)
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- Duration: 6:56
- Published: 14 May 2010
- Updated: 26 Aug 2012
The B2 of UGLY EDITS 5...Smashing! Enjoy! And remember; YOU LIKE IT? YOU BUY IT!
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THE DELLS --- GIVE YOUR BABY A STANDING OVATION
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- Duration: 4:41
- Published: 28 Nov 2009
- Updated: 23 Aug 2012
MODERN SOUL
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| The Dells | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The El-Rays, The Mighty Dells |
| Origin | Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B/doo-wop/pop/jazz/soul |
| Years active | 1952–present |
| Labels | Cadet/Chess Vee Jay Mercury ABC 20th Century Fox Ichiban Virgin Philadelphia International Volt |
| Website | www.themightydells.com |
| Members | |
| Marvin Junior Chuck Barksdale Mickey McGill Verne Allison |
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| Past members | |
| Johnny Carter (deceased) Johnny Funches (deceased) Lucius McGill |
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The Dells are an American R&B and crossover musical group. Their successful recordings spanned more than four decades. Formed in 1952 after attending high school together, the Dells' repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul, disco and contemporary rhythm and blues. Unlike many of their contemporaries, the group's lineup did not change much from 1960 and consisted, until 2009, of falsetto leader Johnny Carter (died August 21, 2009), baritone lead singer Marvin Junior and background singers Mickey McGill, Verne Allison and Chuck Barksdale.[1] The Dells are 2004 inductees into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame the same year. One of the longest-running groups in music history, the Dells recorded and performed for almost 50 years without a single change in personnel.
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History[link]
Early career[link]
The Dells grew up in Harvey, Illinois and began singing together while attending Thornton Township High School. Forming in 1952 under the name the El-Rays, the group initially consisted of Marvin Junior, Mickey McGill, Lucius McGill, Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale, and Johnny Funches. Two years later, the pared down quintet---Lucius left in 1954---signed with the Chess brothers' Checker label and released a doo-wop single, "Darling I Know", that flopped.
In 1955, the group renamed themselves the Dells and signed with Vee-Jay Records. In 1956, they recorded their first hit, "Oh What a Night" (a song co-written by Johnny Funches, who also sang lead on the recording[2]), which hit the Top 5 of the R&B singles chart. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[3] The song is ranked #260 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Follow-ups to the hit failed to make a similar impact. In 1958, a car accident threatened to derail the group with McGill nearly losing his leg in the accident. The group agreed to split up to bide time as McGill recovered.
Barksdale joined a new version of the doo-wop group The Moonglows. McGill eventually recovered from his injury, with Barksdale returning to Illinois to rejoin the Dells in 1960, but not before Johnny Funches, frustrated with the group's slow progress, left permanently. He was replaced by Johnny Carter, formerly of The Flamingos.
It would be the final lineup change for the group as they went on to sing background for Dinah Washington, Ray Charles, and Barbara Lewis ("Hello Stranger", 1963). The group was also being vocally fine-tuned by Quincy Jones and began to include jazz and Broadway-styled show tunes as part of their live and recording acts.
Successful years[link]
In 1966, the Dells returned to Chess under the label's Cadet subsidiary working with Bobby Miller and future Earth, Wind & Fire arranger Charles Stepney. In 1967, the Dells issued the album There Is which included their first R&B chart-topper in years with the title track, which showcased the sharp baritone of Marvin Junior and the harmonies with the four other Dells. The song was also their first top 20 pop hit.
Subsequent R&B hits included "Wear It on Our Face," "Always Together," "I Can Sing a Rainbow - Love is Blue (medley)" (UK #15),[4] and their first #1 R&B hit and first Top Ten pop hit, 1968's "Stay in My Corner," which reached #10 on the pop chart and showcased both Carter and Marvin in lead vocals. It was not until 1969, however, that the group suddenly became R&B stars with their revival of their first hit, "Oh What a Night," re-produced under a classic soul format. Marvin Junior's husky lead vocal on the new version was in stark contrast to the smooth tenor of Johnny Funches on their original recording. The song was their second #1 hit on the R&B charts and their second Top Ten pop single while becoming a signature song. The track sold over one million copies for the second time.[3] Subsequent hits included "Open Up My Heart," "Oh What A Day," and "On the Dock of the Bay."
In 1971, the Dells' "The Love We Had Stays on My Mind" became another Top Ten hit on the R&B charts, also reaching the pop Top 30. By this time Charles Stepney had taken over production duties from Bobby Miller. 1973's "Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation" was their third certified gold record.[3] The song was written by L.V. Johnson[5] and produced by Don Davis, and by then the Dells were a top-selling recording and headlining act.
Later years[link]
Leaving Cadet around the end of 1974 with the parent company in financial difficulties, the group would continue recording under the Mercury, ABC, 20th Century Fox and Virgin labels finding some hits including 1980's "I Touched a Dream", which returned the group to the Top 40 on the R&B charts. The Dells were confined mostly to the oldies market afterwards until they were asked to be creative consultants to Robert Townsend's acclaimed 1991 musical, The Five Heartbeats, which was loosely based on the lives of the Dells. The group recorded a composition titled "A Heart Is a House for Love". The success of the song issued on the movie's soundtrack - it reached number thirteen on the R&B singles chart - gave the Dells a jolt and helped to make them just the second group to chart singles in four consecutive decades after The Isley Brothers. The success resulted in the group being signed to the Philadelphia International label where they recorded the album I Salute You.
In recent years, the Dells have kept a constant touring schedule still occasionally releasing albums including their latest, 2003's HOTT. In 2004, the group was inducted to both the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Original member Johnny Funches died of pneumonia on January 23, 1998, and his replacement Johnny Carter died of cancer on August 21, 2009.[6] Carter is one of the few artists to be a double Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, having been inducted with The Flamingos in 2001, and the Dells in 2004.
Members[link]
- Current members
- Marvin Junior (1952–58; 1960–present): lead baritone, lead vocals (born January 31, 1936, Arkansas)
- Verne Allison (1952–58; 1960–present): second tenor, background vocals (b. June 22, 1936, Chicago)
- Mickey McGill (1952–58; 1960–present): baritone, background vocals (b. February 17, 1937, Chicago)
- Chuck Barksdale (1952–58; 1960–present): bass, background vocals (b. June 11, 1935, Chicago)
- Former members
- Johnny Funches (1952–58): first tenor, lead vocals (July 18, 1935, Chicago – January 23, 1998)
- Lucius McGill (1952–54): second tenor, background vocals (b. 1935, Chicago)
- Johnny Carter (1960–2009): first tenor/falsetto, lead vocals (June 2, 1934, Chicago – August 21, 2009)
Discography[link]
Main article: The Dells discography
References[link]
- ^ Allmusic biography
- ^ "Johnny Funches (The Dells)". Rockabillyeurope.com. http://www.rockabillyeurope.com/references/messages/johnny_funches.htm. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ^ a b c Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. pp. 81, 258 & 327. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 150. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Wynn, Ron. "L.V. Johnson". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p27783. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed August 21, 2009
External links[link]
- The Dells official website
- The Dells at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- The Dells at Vocal Group Hall of Fame
- The Dells at Allmusic
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The Dells - Wear it On Your Face
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The Dells - Wear it On Your Face
Special thanks to MARV GOLDBERG and MARV GOLDBERG'S R&B NOTEBOOKS a great place to learn about The history of Soul & R&B groups thanks Marv :-) The Dells started singing in 1953 in Harvey, Ill. They soon got a contract with Checker. Originally called the El Rays, they released "Darling I Know" soon afterwards. Later, they moved to VJ records of Chicago, and their fantastic career really took off. In a matter of years, they were the top group. Their smash hit, "Oh What A Nite" is now one of the all-time hits of R&B history. The group is composed of Jerry Funches, Michael McGIll, Verne Allison, Chas. Barksdale, and Marvin Junior.
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The Dells - Since I Found You
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The Dells - Since I Found You
One of The Dells greatest hits, first released on their album, On Their Corner: The Best Of The Dells, not only is this one of their greatest songs, but I believe this is one of the greatest songs of all time...as requested here are the lyrics (to the best of my knowledge)... Never knew...until know...that true love...could ever be...(no,no) Now there's you...and it makes...all the difference...in the world There'll be no more lonely moments...wishing the day was over before it begins...and when i wake up in the morning..i get right down on my knees and thank the Lord...Since i found you baby...since i found you...since i found you There's no need...remembering...all those empty hours... Now there's you...and it makes...alll the diffrence in the world... when i open up my eyes...i can see the sunlight in my life...coming home in the evening...to an empty room is over..all over.. for me...since i found you...since i found you I know true love...true love.. isnt easy to find...sometimes...i feel that i'm blessed...i feel so good now baby...now that your mine...your all mine Since i found you...never knew till now...no more empty hearts...love could be so true...there's no need remembering (no more coldcold night) lonely days...no empty arms...no more cold nights...since i found you.... never knew...love was true...i'm not blue since i found you x 3 in background...(ad lib vocals during this time are)... makes all the difference in the world...love can be so sweet...when we <b>...</b>
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The Dells - Oh What A Night
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The Dells - Oh What A Night
PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com The Dells are one of the finest and longest-lived R&B vocal groups in history, and what's most amazing is that they've done it with nearly all the same members -- they haven't changed personnel since 1960. They were one of the very few doo wop outfits to successfully update their sound, finding their strongest commercial niche in the late '60s and '70s as a polished smooth soul harmony group. While their chart fortunes have certainly fluctuated over the years, they remained a viable act right up into the '90s, by which time they had long since achieved legendary status in the R&B community. The Dells were formed in 1953 in southern suburbs of Chicago, specifically the town of Harvey, IL, where all the members attended high school together. The original lineup featured lead baritone Marvin Junior, lead tenor Johnny Funches, tenors Verne Allison and Lucius McGill, second baritone Mickey McGill, and bass Chuck Barksdale. Initially called the El-Rays, the group recorded their first single, "Darling I Know," for Chess Records subsidiary Checker that year; it flopped. Lucius McGill departed not long after, and wasn't replaced, cutting the group down to a quintet. Newly christened the Dells, they got another shot in 1955 when they signed to Vee Jay. They had a minor R&B hit with the <b>...</b>
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