THANKS MR. DEE-JAY, The Cliftonaires, (CD Cut) 1999

Описание: THANKS MR. DEE-JAY, The Cliftonaires, (CD Cut) 1999
Here is another really great cover version from our music collection. The Cliftonaires all hailed from North Jersey and New York. The group members are Joanne Maguire (guest lead), Joel Katz (1st tenor), Phil Granito (2nd tenor), John Clemente (baritone) and the late Jack Scandura (bass).

The Cliftonaires’ version of “THANKS MR. DEE-JAY” is a cut from a CD titled “Ladies First” Volume #2 (all female leads.) The CD was produced and released in 1999 by the late Ronnie Italiano (known as Ronnie I) (Clifton Music).

He opened his CLIFTON MUSIC store in 1972, and it closed in 2012. Ronnie I started U.G.H.A. in 1976 which created a resurgence of interest in vocal groups when at that time many vocal groups were "off the grid" and forgotten.

United in Group Harmony Association was an organization dedicated to the preservation of vocal group harmony. U.G.H.A. provided the opportunity to see the groups and hear the music that was seldom or never heard on commercial radio.

Ronnie I created the first "Hall of Fame" for vocal groups and balanced running his record store, radio show, record label, U.G.H.A. and promoting concerts and still found time to produce and record many vocal acts who might never have had any recordings. In addition, he was responsible for having reunited many acts for his U.G.H.A. shows who may never have sung together again!

He has produced and released so many recordings by so many artists that it's impossible to list them here. His sincere dedication to vocal acts from the 1950's and 1960's was a labor of love.

Although Ronnie I is no longer with us, his many contributions and efforts have left his indelible mark on doowop music forever. He was a very dear friend and he is sadly missed.

PLEASE NOTE: Ronnie I can be heard on this song as he makes a cameo appearance with a short talking part!

“THANKS MR. DEE-JAY” was originally recorded by The Baby Dolls (Maske #701) 1961.

Enjoy this great cover version of “THANKS MR. DEE-JAY” by The Cliftonaires with Joanne Maguire singing lead! Joanne Maguire hailed from the Bronx, New York, so we have to give a special shout-out to Bronx Mint. This is East Coast Doowop at its finest!