Release Date: 22 March 2010
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 604988055429
Genres: Easy Listening
Description
For the first time on one 2-CD set both sides of all of The Flamingos classic 78 and 45 releases recorded between 1953 and 1959. A massive 50 tracks.
Includes their major US hits, "Golden Teardrops", "I'll Be Home", "I Only Have Eyes For You" and the favourite, "Jump Children" plus their 1959 smash "I Only Have Eyes For You" which had its arrangement copied note for note in 1975 by Art Garfunkel whose version became a No. 1 UK hit.
The Flamingos are one of the most respected of all the original Doowop groups of the '50s and this is an exceptional tribute to their long career that is well worth checking out!
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
The Flamingos
The Flamingos
