Although this compilation is billed to Don Julian & the Larks, in fact 21 of the 26 tracks are credited to the Larks, the group who had the Top Ten 1964 hit "The Jerk" and for whom Julian sang and wrote most of the material. For reasons not explained in the liner notes, two of the cuts are solely billed to Don Julian; two to the Meadowlarks, with whom he had recorded prior to the Larks; and one to Don Julian & the Meadowlarks. Logistical confusion aside, the important thing to know ...   [ read more ]

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A comprehensive collection by the early-'50s' Larks, who are considered one of the top doo wop groups of all time. Westside Records didn't leave any significant tracks off this compilation of songs recorded during the two-year span the group was together. (They were issued, however, over a five-year period, from 1950 to 1955, by Apollo and Lloyd Records.) Embraced are their Apollo debut, "Coffee, Cigarettes and Tears," and "Hopefully Yours," a sweet ballad that was back-sided by ...   [ read more ]

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The Larks are known primarilary for their 1955 recording of the R&B classic "My Reverie." While it was the only national hit the group had, they recorded numerous tunes of similar quality. The Apollo Sessions features 33 mid- to late-'50s tracks recorded for the legendary doo wop/R&B label. By utilizing the master tapes, the crisp harmonies of the Larks are crystal clear, especially on regional hits like "My Little Side Car," "Eyesight to the Blind," and their first release for {...   [ read more ]

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