The Four Preps - Twenty-Six Miles download song

Its easy to see how acts such as The Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffet were heavily influenced by The Four Preps

I liked this when I was age 4, and still like it.Notice that alot of the male singing groups in the 1950s up to about 1965 usually dressed like a business CEO while singing on stage? They looked nice.

One of the BEST songs ever!

I loved the sound of the Four Preps, hearing the wonderful voice of the lead singer Bruce Belland back in the 50's as a kid..I also like the concept of the "big piano" surrounding the voices on "Big Man" by their mentor and arranger Lincoln Mayorga!

This song brings back lots of teenage memories for me, and I remember buying the 45 record when it came out. I was a junior in high school in SC.

Dear Mr. Don Clarke, I'm sorry for being so difficult for you and laughing all the time during choir practice 1967-1968 at Glendora High.

As I understand it, the background singer responsible for the high shrill vocals, was an 11 year old neice of the producer.  They could not find anyone else capable of producing the desired vocals. Neat song no matter how you look at it.

Ohhhhh yes, those WERE THE DAYS !  Loved this song. --------------Wolfsky9, 70 y/o

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Quality music years! What happened to today's music?

I loved their performance on PBS but it's great to see them perform when they were younger. I lve the song.

Came back to hear this again,,one of my favorites,,they were Great,,,so many hits,,thanks for posting

I was 6 years old when I first heard this song. My father was stationed in France and we took the SS United States ship overseas. I would listen to this song and cry because I was so homesick for my Grandma. It still makes me cry all these years later.

They were great,,so many classics,,great music back then,,whatever happened

A great song and group,,if only we could go back to this great music,,I guess we are so to speak

The guy on the right wrote “Tainted Love”!

This song by the Four Preps sure brings back fond memories.

I had to look this up after a very nice lady sang this to me recently. (I think she was hitting on me)

The Four Preps were my favorite group as a 10 year old in the mid '50s. Their first album was my first album purchase. Their music helped me through many tough times as a teenager. Absolutely adore their harmony and believe they are undervalued as one of the great "Four" groups of the era. I've been looking for these early performances for years. So glad to see this posted.