20 BEST Forgotten Groups of the 1950s That Have Fallen Off the Radar

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  • @mrishomanyika761
    @mrishomanyika761 2 місяці тому +14

    The 50s and 60s were truly the era of great music, filled with classic rock and roll and Motown hits. Today's music just doesn't compare-if only we could go back to those good old days!

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому +2

      Definitely! The '50s and '60s were a golden era of music with timeless classics. While today's music has its moments, those decades hold a special place in our hearts!

    • @janealexander1378
      @janealexander1378 2 місяці тому +2

      We've got UA-cam! We can go anywhere we please!

    • @Kenny-c9i
      @Kenny-c9i Місяць тому

      Born In 1951!

  • @jamely5788
    @jamely5788 2 місяці тому +11

    The ‘50s had such a unique sound, and it’s amazing to see these forgotten groups getting some well-deserved recognition. Their music truly captures the spirit of the time, and it’s a reminder of just how rich and diverse that era was. Thank you for bringing these hidden gems back to life!

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому +1

      "Thank you! It’s wonderful to see others appreciating the era’s rich musical diversity!"

    • @vernettagivings2031
      @vernettagivings2031 2 місяці тому +3

      I grew up with the groups love them❤

    • @janealexander1378
      @janealexander1378 2 місяці тому +1

      So good to hear this from someone who appears so young (compared to me). I grew up with music older than my years like Georgia White's 'Was I Drunk, Was He Handsome and did Mawmaw gimme me hell' (from the days when a statement was posed as a question) and Margaret Young's double entendra 'Stingo Stungo' not to mention Fats Waller s Your Feet s Too Big', and 'You run your mouth, I'll run my business' and many more. -and lest we forget Bessie Smith 'The Empress of the Blues'. I've discovered so much with UA-cam!

  • @FrankyForster-du8rk
    @FrankyForster-du8rk 2 місяці тому +8

    Who said these Groups are forgotten??? NOT IN MY WORLD ,ROCK N ROLL ,IS HERE TO STAY ,!!! NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN!!! enough said 😁!!!!

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for sharing! These bands are legends-no way they’ll ever be forgotten! 🎸

    • @charlesdrake1993
      @charlesdrake1993 Місяць тому +1

      I've been catching most of these groups with the exception of The Bunny's on T.V. (P.B.S.) specials.

  • @gingerbread1231
    @gingerbread1231 2 місяці тому +2

    Absolutely loved this. I'll be looking for more. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more amazing content. 😊

  • @johnandersen410
    @johnandersen410 2 місяці тому +5

    I love that era great people great music

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      yes. It's always great to hear others share the love for it!

  • @erikhora9321
    @erikhora9321 2 місяці тому +4

    None of these groups are forgotten doowop shows are all over FM am and the Internet alot of young kids I run into love it I'm in my fifties my wife is 49 we love it

  • @edwiles5258
    @edwiles5258 2 місяці тому +5

    there were none as great as the Coassters....Poison Ivey, Charlie Brown, Along Came Jones and others were so great in those days..they lifted us kids up

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      The Coasters were truly iconic! Thanks for sharing

  • @davearnold748
    @davearnold748 2 місяці тому +5

    Thank you for mentioning these groups that many 50's born people don't even know...that is suprising to me that they don't. Some others would be the Cadillacs, Imperials, Heartbeats, Dells, Huey Smith & Clowns, Dubs, Flamingos, Lee Andrews & Hearts, and many more. Maybe you'd be kind enough to do another "forgotten groups" for us.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for the suggestion. We'll make an effort to explore this topic further. Thank you

    • @janealexander1378
      @janealexander1378 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Whoremembersusa Yes please! and some singles too.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      Yes....

  • @spellerlittlewing
    @spellerlittlewing 2 місяці тому +6

    I remembered them well

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      And me too, just like you. I think music lovers miss them as well.

  • @Charro76
    @Charro76 Місяць тому +4

    The Everly Brothers were internationally popular and had big chart hits way before Warner Bros.
    "Cathys Clown" was a 1960s hit. 😎

  • @jenniferwilliams2760
    @jenniferwilliams2760 2 місяці тому +4

    This video brings back so many memories of the golden days of music! The ‘50s had so many incredible groups that deserve more love today. I’m curious-does anyone else have a favorite group from this list that you think should be remembered more? It’s amazing to see the impact they had, even if they’ve faded from the spotlight.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      Glad the video brought back those golden memories! It’s amazing how their influence still resonates! Any favorite group from that era you think deserves more love?

  • @motoguy3574
    @motoguy3574 2 місяці тому +3

    These are the top acts of the 50s not forgotten acts. If you want to hear the real forgotten acts look for the "group" sound of doo wop and non-rock pop. Those are the real forgotten acts of the 50s.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      You’re absolutely right. They deserve more recognition. Thank for sharing

  • @charleslee6923
    @charleslee6923 2 місяці тому +4

    The first pictue shown as the Penquins was actually the Temptations. This happens a lot. Also again at 5:26, not the Penquins, but once again the Temptations

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for pointing that out!

    • @charleslee6923
      @charleslee6923 2 місяці тому

      @@Whoremembersusa Glad I could contribute

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      @@charleslee6923 Your input is always welcome. Thank you

    • @dennisloveland498
      @dennisloveland498 2 місяці тому

      The picture of the "Penguins" is actually the Temptations. The stupid people that made this video think that WE'RE too stupid to know the difference! At 4:56, from left to right are Paul Williams, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Milton Franklin and Eddie Kendricks.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      yes. Thanks for sharing.

  • @edwinsharp9447
    @edwinsharp9447 Місяць тому +2

    You forgot, The flamingos, The Dells, and Little Anthony and the imperials.

  • @billgrimes7146
    @billgrimes7146 Місяць тому +2

    A lot of these groups are far from forgotten.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  Місяць тому

      Many of these groups have left a lasting legacy, and their music is still celebrated today. Thanks for sharing

  • @earlgoodlett7593
    @earlgoodlett7593 19 днів тому

    the 50s will never die out

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  19 днів тому

      The '50s truly hold a special kind of magic that will never fade! 😊

  • @marionlove100
    @marionlove100 Місяць тому

    Ty Love these kinds of videos new Sub here 😊

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  Місяць тому

      I'm glad you're enjoying the content. Welcome aboard!

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  Місяць тому

      I'm glad you're enjoying the content. Welcome aboard!

  • @tacogillespie4561
    @tacogillespie4561 2 місяці тому +5

    You show a picture of the Temptations while discussing the Penquins. Come on. Shows very little respect.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for pointing this out! We apologize for the mistake and will be more careful in future videos. We’d love to hear more feedback from you! ❤️

  • @williambowe4670
    @williambowe4670 16 днів тому +1

    What about Vito and the Elegants? Their #1 hit “Little Star” influenced and inspired Gene Roddenberry to create the popular tv show STAR TREK!

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  16 днів тому

      Music, like art, has a way of sparking ideas in unexpected places. Even if it’s more symbolic than factual, it’s fun to imagine how these cultural touchstones might have influenced one another! 🚀

  • @irishledden4924
    @irishledden4924 2 місяці тому +4

    These are forgotten? This is all I listen to. BTW, Rock 'n Roll ended with the Beatle's first (and may I say, their best) album.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      It's awesome that these classics are part of your regular playlist! Thanks for sharing

    • @Charro76
      @Charro76 Місяць тому +2

      Comments from the 'younger Generation' are at times somewhat Naive. The facts are:
      By 1960 "Hard Rock" took a 'nose dive' and genuine Rock n Roll was sanatised in America, and replaced with the bubblegum Pop, of the Bobbys Frankies and Fabian types.
      It was the British- what were called back then- 'Beat Groups';
      Johnnie Kid &- the Pirates, The
      Beatles, the Stones,.The Who.and others, that actually Revived RnR/RnB.
      And, brought it back to America in what disgruntled Yanks call the 'British Invasion'.
      Over the passing Years, the Rolling Stones have been referred to by Rock Music Pundits as the greatest 'Rock and Roll' Band.
      ( love Elvis❤ However; Elvis went into the Army sing "Hard Rock" and energed singing Operetta. Was 'middle of the Road' stuff..
      Untill the 1968 Special, brought Elvis-- like Joe, Joe-- "..back to where he once belonged.."
      So there you go now. 😉❤

  • @calvinnewborn8452
    @calvinnewborn8452 2 місяці тому +2

    I thought Little Richards band was the Midnighters. They became Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.

  • @oldermusiclover
    @oldermusiclover 2 місяці тому +2

    is that one man in the Penguins the same guy who became the lead singer for the Temps he sure looks like him

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      No, the lead singer for the Penguins was Cleveland Duncan, who did not join the Temptations. You're probably thinking of David Ruffin or Dennis Edwards, both famous lead singers of the Temptations in the '60s and '70s. They had different styles and backgrounds, and there wasn't any crossover between the two groups, though both groups made a huge impact on doo-wop and Motown music!

    • @oldermusiclover
      @oldermusiclover 2 місяці тому

      @@Whoremembersusa boy they sure look alike

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      yes :)

  • @proud_to_be_a_ted
    @proud_to_be_a_ted Місяць тому +1

    Gene's leg was injured in a motorcycle accident long before the car crash that took Eddie Cochran's life

  • @robcogamer3714
    @robcogamer3714 2 місяці тому +1

    Good video, I’ve given it a like but one thing I do think is a shame is that The Spiders didn’t get a mention considering you used their “the spiders Doo wop classics” album cover picture for your thumbnail.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому +1

      You’re right, The Spiders definitely deserve a mention, especially with that classic album cover. We'll make sure to include more about them in future videos. Stay tuned for more on those forgotten groups! Thank you

    • @oldermusiclover
      @oldermusiclover 2 місяці тому +1

      and the Everlys went into the 60's

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      Yes, and that’s truly unfortunate.

  • @oldermusiclover
    @oldermusiclover 2 місяці тому +1

    something else you can't really find out was who played on a lot of these records

  • @spellerlittlewing
    @spellerlittlewing 2 місяці тому +5

    You forgot little Ant and the imperials

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому +1

      Both are amazing, but maybe they’ll make an appearance in the next post! Thank you for your suggestion!

  • @Whoremembersusa
    @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому +3

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  • @haroldjaynes8034
    @haroldjaynes8034 Місяць тому +1

    How about the nutmegs story untold all the aucapella songs

  • @JimErvin-d2i
    @JimErvin-d2i 2 місяці тому +1

    Lots of great groups there. But you can't forget that Canadian band, The Beaumarks with such hits as Clap Your Hands and Billy Billy Went A Walkin'. And what about Dion and the Belmonts with their great R&B sound. This video just shows up today's music to be nothing garbage by comparison.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      Thank for sharing! It's amazing how their timeless music still resonates today, especially when compared to much of what we hear now.

    • @janealexander1378
      @janealexander1378 2 місяці тому +1

      the 'music business' of today is just business, no music and they've even said so.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      It's a far cry from the days when music was more about expression and connecting with fans on a deeper level :)

    • @JimErvin-d2i
      @JimErvin-d2i 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Whoremembersusa Yes, For instance I see lots of advertising for Taylor Swift concerts on the TV news. But they never play any part of any of her songs and I couldn't tell you the names of any of them.

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      Haha, thank you for your honest share!

  • @ACDZ123
    @ACDZ123 2 місяці тому +1

    Everyone's a left hand guitarist 🎸 😅

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      Haha! It sure feels like that sometimes, doesn’t it? Lefties always seem to bring that extra flair, maybe because they had to rework everything to make it their own!

    • @ACDZ123
      @ACDZ123 2 місяці тому +2

      @Whoremembersusa yes but I think this is the images just I reverse .I don't think they are all lefties ...look at the everly brothers pick. Some left some right

  • @janealexander1378
    @janealexander1378 2 місяці тому +2

    give us forgotten reefer songs of the 30's, '40's and '50's like Ling Ting Tong, ?

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      We'll look into this further. Thank you for sharing!

  • @oldermusiclover
    @oldermusiclover 2 місяці тому

    Who Remember who were the musicians on the midnighters records

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      You might find it interesting: The Midnighters, known for hits like "Work with Me, Annie," featured key members including Hank Ballard (lead vocals), Lawson Smith (guitar), Henry Booth (lead vocals), Sonny Woods (lead vocals), and Alonzo Tucker (bass) :)

    • @charleslee6923
      @charleslee6923 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Whoremembersusa I don't remember if you mentioned it, but Hank Ballard wrote and released "The Twist" a year before Chubby Checker. By then they were known as Hank Ballard and the Midhtnighters

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому

      yes. Thank you for adding this information for me!

    • @oldermusiclover
      @oldermusiclover 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Whoremembersusa welcome

  • @williamg2552
    @williamg2552 Місяць тому

    The PENGUINS ? REALLY ?
    That FIRST PHOTO was of THE TEMPTATIONS !!
    …And you did it AGAIN with a LATER PHOTO!!!
    GOOD GRIEF !!
    TRY AGAIN, GUYS !!!

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  Місяць тому

      Thank you for pointing that out! We’ll review the photos to ensure accuracy. Thanks you

  • @williaminverso4474
    @williaminverso4474 25 днів тому +1

    1

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  25 днів тому

      Thanks u. Stay tuned of our next video. Merry christmas

  • @LeslieSmith-nh9vb
    @LeslieSmith-nh9vb Місяць тому +1

    I’m LLC
    Npnpp
    Oh

  • @martynfletcher1927
    @martynfletcher1927 2 місяці тому +2

    I just wish you could have overlaid a few seconds of each of their music. Some of these bands I've never heard of.
    For me, this was a very dry presentation and lacking that one thing you were trying to represent.... music.
    Sorry!

    • @Whoremembersusa
      @Whoremembersusa  2 місяці тому +1

      I appreciate your feedback! I understand how hearing snippets of their music could enhance the experience, especially for lesser-known bands. I’ll keep that in mind for future presentations. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

    • @sandrabrown4283
      @sandrabrown4283 2 місяці тому

      I was thinking the same thing. That's what I was expecting

    • @sandrabrown4283
      @sandrabrown4283 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@WhoremembersusaYes, please do. Thanks

    • @charleslee6923
      @charleslee6923 2 місяці тому +1

      I usually just look up the band names here on UA-cam. This site is a treasure of historic information. I got to see such legends as Billie Holliday and Chuck Berry. Just about every band that is mentioned here can be found on UA-cam.

    • @michaelmitchell5098
      @michaelmitchell5098 2 місяці тому +1

      Could be a copyright issue.