Hey Friends and lovers of the Golden days, this legendary group from Tidewater (Newport news, VA) could have set the bar much higher than the PLATTERS if they'd had adequate managment and maketing. It's no doubt that they were tops in the vocal stylizing categories of all Doo-wop groups-bar none! Like myself, they were tutored by the legendary 'Ink Spots'. You can hear Bill Kenny in Rudy's crystal clear tenor, can't you? (Milton Bullock formerly of The PLATTERS)
Many many young kids fell in love with each other listening to this beautiful music by such a great harmonious group as the Five Keys.....I was one of those young kids and this group was always one of my favorites. And I fully agree with TheTwins48 below me.
What a GREAT version of a classic song from the greatest era in music history. This arrangement is excellent and is a perfect match for this outstanding group that did not receive the recognition they deserved. Thank you for posting this masterpiece.
I was born in 1937 and I grew up during the war with the big bands and then the 50's and rock and roll...I have cartons of 45's from those years...still have the very first 45 I ever bought and it was "Bermuda" by the Bell Sisters. Parents had just bought a Zenith radio.record player, tv combo...had to try out that 45 player!! And did you know there was a 16 rpm player for talking books...yes our player had 16/33/45/78 player!!
Vlessinger. Sorry I just found the Dubs version on a Best of the Dubs on collectibles label.. Sorry for doubting you. Never had seen or heard it from them. The Dubs are one of my all time groups but their version can't match the 5 Keys.
As a student of the late Rudy West (lead singer of the Five Keys and Bill Kenny of the Ink Spots) I find it hard to describe the invaluable guidance of their vocal tutorialship. Yes sireee, these (2) vocal stylist left an impeccable mark for such as I and others to immulate. I'll always honor these (2) icons of my era, of whom I learnt much from.
This is my all time favorite song!! Graduated in 1955 when music and songs were wonderful! You actually could understand the words and there was no screaming!!
