Nino and the Ebb Tides
| Nino and the Ebb Tides | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Ebb Tides |
| Origin | Bronx, New York |
| Genres | doo-wop |
| Years active | 1956–1965[1] |
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| Associated acts | Rockin' Chairs[3] |
| Past members | |
Nino and the Ebb Tides were a doo-wop recording group based in the Bronx, New York, formed in 1956.[3]
Their first recording, Franny Franny, released as "The Ebb Tides", was the result of meeting talent scout Murray Jacobs in 1957[5] and was widely played by Alan Freed.[6]
Later releases were on Jacobs' newly formed Recorte Records[4][7] before moving on to Madison Records.[1]
One of their recordings, "Jukebox Saturday Night" was a cover of a Glenn Miller tune.[8] On September 4. 1961, their "Jukebox Saturday Night" charted on Billboard's Top 100, reaching number 57.[4] the group was managed by Ralph Fusco also from the Bronx NY .
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Rosalsky, Mitch (2002). Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 181.
- 1 2 Nite, Norm N.; Crespo, Charles (1985). Rock on: The solid gold years. HarperCollins. p. 457. ISBN 978-0061816420.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Warner, Jay (2006). American Singing Groups: A History from 1940 to Today. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 266. ISBN 0634099787.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Nino and the Ebb Tides". Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ↑ "Nino and the Ebb Tides". All Music. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ↑ Warner, Jay (1992). American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today. Billboard Books. p. 256. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ↑ "45 Discography for Recorte Records". Global Dog Productions. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ↑ Twist & Shout: The Golden Age of American Rock 'N Roll Volume III 1960-1963. Pierian Press. 2002. p. 272. ISBN 978-0964658844.
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