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The Dell-Vikings – Come Go With Me
Written by Clarence E. Quick
78 RPM audio transfer from the Bowness Arts collection of vintage records.
The Dell-Vikings – Come Go With Me / How Can I Find True Love
Label: Dot Records – 15538 (Canada)
Format: Vinyl, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1957
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Doo Wop, Rhythm & Blues
Other side of this record: How Can I Find True Love
youtu.be/6LpEFz2LEic
The Del Vikings formed in 1955, they contained five young American Air Force men. In 1956, they won a song contest run by the Air Force while stationed in Pittsburgh. Fee-Bee records released their big hits "Come Go With Me" which became a million seller in 1957, and "Whispering Bells". National distribution was handled by Dot. The members have changed constantly over the decades. Original group members in early 1957: Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson, Clarence Quick, David Lerchey, Norman Wright and Donald "Gus" Backus.
"Come Go With Me" is a song written by Clarence Quick, an original member of the American doo-wop vocal group the Del-Vikings. The song was originally recorded by The Del-Vikings (lead singer Norman Wright) in 1956 but not released until July 1957 on the Luniverse LP "Come Go With The Del Vikings". The final version of the song was released in the second week of January 1957 and was led by Gus Backus. When Joe Averbach, the owner of Fee Bee Records couldn't handle the demand, he signed with Dot Records in late January 1957; the song became a hit, peaking at No. 5 on the US Billboard Top 100 Pop Charts. It also reached #2 on the R&B chart.
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912 the Gramophone Company established 78 rotations per minute as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
The Dell-Vikings – Come Go With Me
Written by Clarence E. Quick
78 RPM audio transfer from the Bowness Arts collection of vintage records.
The Dell-Vikings – Come Go With Me / How Can I Find True Love
Label: Dot Records – 15538 (Canada)
Format: Vinyl, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1957
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Doo Wop, Rhythm & Blues
Other side of this record: How Can I Find True Love
youtu.be/6LpEFz2LEic
The Del Vikings formed in 1955, they contained five young American Air Force men. In 1956, they won a song contest run by the Air Force while stationed in Pittsburgh. Fee-Bee records released their big hits "Come Go With Me" which became a million seller in 1957, and "Whispering Bells". National distribution was handled by Dot. The members have changed constantly over the decades. Original group members in early 1957: Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson, Clarence Quick, David Lerchey, Norman Wright and Donald "Gus" Backus.
"Come Go With Me" is a song written by Clarence Quick, an original member of the American doo-wop vocal group the Del-Vikings. The song was originally recorded by The Del-Vikings (lead singer Norman Wright) in 1956 but not released until July 1957 on the Luniverse LP "Come Go With The Del Vikings". The final version of the song was released in the second week of January 1957 and was led by Gus Backus. When Joe Averbach, the owner of Fee Bee Records couldn't handle the demand, he signed with Dot Records in late January 1957; the song became a hit, peaking at No. 5 on the US Billboard Top 100 Pop Charts. It also reached #2 on the R&B chart.
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912 the Gramophone Company established 78 rotations per minute as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
