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The Del-Vikings

American doo-wop group

The Del-Vikings were an American doo-wop musical group that recorded several hit singles in the 1950s and continued to record and tour with various lineups in later decades. The group is notable for the hit songs "Come Go with Me" and "Whispering Bells", and for having been a successful racially mixed musical group during a period of time when such groups were rare.

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members: Chuck Jackson, Corinthian "Kripp" Johnson, Gus Backus, Clarence E. Quick, Joey Biscoe, Cleveland Martin, Don Jackson, Norman Wright

labels: Dot Records

genres: doo-wop

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Formation and early fame

The Del-Vikings were formed in 1955 by members of the United States Air Force stationed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with Clarence Quick, Kripp Johnson, Don Jackson, Samuel Paterson, Bernard Robertson, and guitarist Joe Lopes. Because all of the members were in the armed forces, the group constantly risked being disrupted by its members being assigned to other places. This happened soon after the group's forming when Paterson and Robertson were sent to Germany. They were replaced by baritone David Lerchey, the group's first white member, and tenor Norman Wright. Wright had started a group with Lawrence "Prince" Lloyd called the Valverteens from Amarillo Air Force Base, Texas, before joining the Del-Vikings.

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American doo-wop musical group that recorded several hit singles in the 1950s. Best known for songs like "Come Go With Me" or "Whispering Bells". The Dell Vikings (also sometimes written as "The Del Vikings") were formed in 1955 by members of the U.S. Air Force stationed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Known for being one of the first racially integrated doo-wop groups, they blended their vocal harmonies to produce a distinctive and influential sound. Their 1957 breakout hit, "Come Go with Me," reached No. 4 on the R&B charts and No. 5 on the pop charts, followed by another success, "Whispering Bells." The group split up shortly afterwards because some members of the group were under aged when they signed to , so only some members could be released from this contract and switch to . This led to a split into two separate factions both claiming the Del Vikings name. Despite this division, both groups continued to perform and record. The Del Vikings were notable for their ability to transcend racial barriers in a segregated era, making them trailblazers in the music industry. Their work not only influenced the doo-wop genre but also paved the way for future integrated music groups. Also known as: Del Vikings, Del Vikins, Del-Vikings, Dell Vickings, Dell Vikings From Discogs (free to use). Their entry

Liner notes

The Del-Vikings, the records, oldest first
  1. Come Go With the Del Vikings
    1957 album
  2. They Sing...They Swing
    1987 album
  3. Rock ’n’ Roll Remembered
    1990 album
  4. The Lost Tapes
    1993 album
  5. 1956 Audition Tapes
    1993 album
  6. Cool Shake
    1995 album
  7. The Big Beat
    1995 album
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Come Go With Me

1956 song by the Del-Vikings

"Come Go with Me" is a song written by C. E.

Quick, an original member of the American doo-wop vocal group the Del-Vikings. The original audition version of the song was recorded by The Del-Vikings in 1956.

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