Indeed! I heard Superbs being broadcast on KFOX-FM, Chuck Johnson's R & B radio show in 1965 while living in Venice, Ca. DJ Chuck played tunes that nobody else would give airplay. He had a top 40 list...lots of Whispers 45's and other Dore label artists!
Back in '06 Walter took me on the road with him 3 times that year as an opening act/emcee. I could never thank him enough for the opportunity. Excellent person
The superb are bad ass, especially cruising Saturday night in my 63 Impala blasting the oldies like this one, social media I'm going crazy finding all these oldies, and the videos, instead of the same oldies from Motown, there was a lot more music that got lost in time, but u tube is off tha chain,
My dad had a '64 gold metalflake paint...had those "curb feelers" would cruise around San Fernando valley with him...my mom called his car the "gold toilet"!
This song holds very special memories for me. I went to one of my very first house parties in the early '80s with some great friends of mine. Oldies were playing in the living room and I remember slow dancing to this song. Such fun times. I love it.
The B-Side on the 45 rpm record was “I was born when you kissed me” it was played briefly in early 1965 after Baby Baby All The Time, beautiful song. I think The Whispers recorded it first. These songs were played here in ELA & Boyle Htgs. Great Music & I love this clip. I never wore leather during that time. Not until the 80’s. When I was in my 30’s.
Thank You for posting this. Ronald Cook is my father. He has this clip on VHS. I remember seeing this on American Bandstand when I was about 8 yrs old.
Is this the Ronald Cook that went by the name Ronnie Cook that did The Goo Goo Muck by Ronnie Cook & The Gaylads . ua-cam.com/video/ywzlrQrelr0/v-deo.html
Ernie... I believe your father sang with the Riviera's...who were great in their own right!! Moonlight Cocktails, and Moonlight Serenade come to mind!!
So many of the Groups from the 1960s were great singers. History will not bring us another decade like that one, a unique decade of revolutionary changes in our culture which produced the hundreds of singing groups and many single artists and the love for dancing that was going on every weekend, many great memories for sure.
I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY WHILE THE NEWER GENERATIONS THE 80'S & 90'S BABIES THINK THEY'VE DISCOVERED THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH, THEY WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHT IT WAS LIKE GROWING UP IN THE 60'S & 70'S. WE R OUR OWN DYNASTY. THEY WILL NEVER EXPERIENCE THE NOSTALGIA WE HV FELT ON THE INSIDE . SOMETIMES I FEEL AS THOUGH IVE TRANSCENDED ANOTHER DIMENSION. U R RITE HISTORY SHALL NEVER EXPERIENCE THIS FEAT EVER AGAIN. LONG GONE R THO DAYS. GOD BLESS ✝️ MS WANDA
This song was written by Bobby Troup who was a multi-talented guy. He sang and performed, performed with his own trio, acted and wrote many songs, among them Route 66, Tenderly and The Girl Can't Help It. He was also an actor and played in lots of movies and TV shows among which are Emergency and Mannix.
This was sort of a, "regional hit," good in Los Angeles, perhaps in some other areas, but not particularly on a National basis. We Oldies Collectors enjoy this; it will live, forever!
This song is absolutely beautiful.... I know I was born in the wrong era.I would of loved to of been a teenager when songs like this were around, I was only 9 when this song was out and only learned about music like this from my late hubby . He loved music like this....
These songs from backthen are so much more pleasant to listen to than what is out in the present.this song is a good example. A very beautiful song.🤩🤩🤩
Beautiful song, but too short and the ending not long enough. Great backing vocals!! Great looking guys! (especially the middle one!) Her voice is PERFECT for this song. I love their performance. The sound and backing vocals is definitely 60's and even 50's sound and style. My kind of music! Great job SUPERBS!!
In this era of music, songs could not extend beyond 3 minutes and most were two and a half minutes in length in order to fit radio formats and television tape times, but longer versions could sometimes be found on an album.
I'd only discovered this gem of a record *this year,* and I couldn't get enough of their sweet harmonies, and particularly that angelic soprano of Ms. Green. *Then,* this great clip popped up in my YT feed, and I've never clicked on a vid so quickly: Their record here, but hinted at the class, and grace that the group displayed here on AB; so-o good to see; and Ms. Green is beautiful, and it's clear why she was snatched up by, and married to an NFL star.
Thank heck for old-time record stores! Walked into my local shop today while the Miss Toni Fisher cover (The Big Hurt) was playing and asked about the singer. The clerk had put The Superbs on because another regular customer had just come in and he figured they'd like it. The charm worked! The store sold two copies of the Kent label Superbs compilation in under five minutes! I see that a couple of Superbs family relations are commenting here and just wanted to note the group made a few new fans here in good ol' 2016. Good music lasts forever.
I loved your dad's work for Dore Records. The Superbs records were huge hits in Pittsburgh and still get play today. Thanks to our beloved Terry Lee who played them all !!
This song was written by Bobby Troup who was a multi-talented guy. He sang and performed, had his own trio, acted and wrote many songs, among them Route 66, Tenderly and The Girl Can't Help It. He was also an actor and played in lots of movies and TV shows among which are Emergency and Mannix.
I ran with your Dad Walter back in '61-'62 and recognized him on the close-up video-panning [2:36--38]. Please mention my name [Val] to your Dad. I was wishful-singer and learning (self-taught) piano back then; your Dad was a very cool guy; with a rare "54-convertible Buick!
Congratulations to a superb group with Elenore Green. I remember them well in Los Angeles. We did performances for Hunter Hancock at schools like Jordan High, Fremont and usually each week. I remember Bobby Swain as the member of the group. I am and was on the show circuit too for Hunter Handcock. Ricardo King with "At the Harlem Center" "Won'tca Come On Home" and "On A Hot Summer Day In The Big City" on Joker Records my recorded songs & regional hits back then. produced by Hal Davis of Motown Records. Memories of the past....
Bobby Swayne Sr is my grandpa 🥹. I look at this video all the time to keep his voice alive in my head. Him and my uncle ( his son ) always told me to peruse music and I didn’t cuz it was so private me but my family is full of incredible musicians and I’m so proud to say I’m a Swayne
Hello I am trying to get ahold of Bobby Swaynes family. I heard he passed away a few months ago. We were trying to get a hold of him but could never figure out how? He left behind some personal items including his keyboard in Fort Bragg, Ca. We would like it returned to the family
There's my longtime friend Mr Walter White. It was such a pleasure getting to go out on the road with him back in '06. I loved the stories he would tell about his time in the entertainment business. I can never thank him enough for giving me a spot on his stage. Excellent person
I had this song in my head recently and finally remembered that the version I knew was by Shirley Horne. It was a very slowed down version which was typical for her. A completely different record altogether. This is very sweet.
This is a wonderful song I was a freshman in college when they preformed this song. Another song that they did, that was also great was Storybook Of Love. I was a member of the Laura Lamar High School class of 1964. Laura Lamar High School was in Homer City, PA.
Great to see the interview with the group. I never heard the song until recent years. Well, I wasn't born when it came out, but I am usually in the know about music from this era. But, I'm discovering that there is a lot more music to hear.
Walter white was my great grandpa he died in the end of 2017 not too recent, but it seems like it was just yesterday when I was at his funeral. I will always love you.
Clifton Davis and Hal Davis are two different people. Hal Davis produced hits for Brenda Holloway on Motown and for Ricardo King on Joker Records published through Jobete and later produced and co wrote songs for " Jackson 5 on Motown
What a beautiful group, three handsome men and a beautiful lady who had class and innocence, we'll never see an era like this again.
You're right, unfortunately!
Man those back up singers could harmonize! Such a beautiful classy lead singer.
she has a very powerful voice and she has it totally under control - wonderful vocal maturity for a 17 year old!
Luv this her voice wow good memories 😂❤
walter white is my dad its nice to know that you come from some one whith such a great gift thankyou ......
Your dad was one of the greats!!!!!!!
Indeed! I heard Superbs being broadcast on KFOX-FM, Chuck Johnson's R & B radio show in 1965 while living in Venice, Ca. DJ Chuck played tunes that nobody else would give airplay. He had a top 40 list...lots of Whispers 45's and other Dore label artists!
Uncle Troye! I don't know if you remember me but Im Wendell's granddaughter Lilly.
Back in '06 Walter took me on the road with him 3 times that year as an opening act/emcee. I could never thank him enough for the opportunity. Excellent person
Which one is Walter White?
Leather & faux leather dresses are still being worn today! The lead singer looks great and so do the guys!
omg my Grandad Bobby Troup wrote this song (about my grandma). Never heard or saw this version!!! Thank you posting.
Great Music from the Superbs
I need to watch this 100 times and I will never be tired of it
My late wife had this song on her compilation and l had never heard it before. Now l love this jam and play it in her honor........... all the time! 😁
The superb are bad ass, especially cruising Saturday night in my 63 Impala blasting the oldies like this one, social media I'm going crazy finding all these oldies, and the videos, instead of the same oldies from Motown, there was a lot more music that got lost in time, but u tube is off tha chain,
My dad had a '64 gold metalflake paint...had those "curb feelers" would cruise around San Fernando valley with him...my mom called his car the "gold toilet"!
I agree, but I am from Detroit!! Hitsville USA was an innovator in the 50's and 60's for sure!!!! The Philly Sound was equally as good !!!
This song holds very special memories for me. I went to one of my very first house parties in the early '80s with some great friends of mine. Oldies were playing in the living room and I remember slow dancing to this song. Such fun times. I love it.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ERA FOR OUR PEOPLE! WE STILL LOVED OURSELVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The B-Side on the 45 rpm record was “I was born when you kissed me” it was played briefly in early 1965 after Baby Baby All The Time, beautiful song. I think The Whispers recorded it first. These songs were played here in ELA & Boyle Htgs. Great Music & I love this clip. I never wore leather during that time. Not until the 80’s. When I was in my 30’s.
Thank You for posting this. Ronald Cook is my father. He has this clip on VHS. I remember seeing this on American Bandstand when I was about 8 yrs old.
Ernie Cook how is your dad? Is he still with us? He was a handsome guy and great singer!
Is this the Ronald Cook that went by the name Ronnie Cook that did The Goo Goo Muck by Ronnie Cook & The Gaylads . ua-cam.com/video/ywzlrQrelr0/v-deo.html
Ernie... I believe your father sang with the Riviera's...who were great in their own right!! Moonlight Cocktails, and Moonlight Serenade come to mind!!
@@waynefaust4229 - My father was the last survivor of The Rivieras. He past 3 yrs ago in June
@@BlackGable2u2 Ernie, my sincerest sympathy towards you!! He.... ur father was a great man!!!
So many of the Groups from the 1960s were great singers. History will not bring us another decade like that one, a unique decade of revolutionary changes in our culture which produced the hundreds of singing groups and many single artists and the love for dancing that was going on every weekend, many great memories for sure.
I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY WHILE THE NEWER GENERATIONS THE 80'S & 90'S BABIES THINK THEY'VE DISCOVERED THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH, THEY WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHT IT WAS LIKE GROWING UP IN THE 60'S & 70'S. WE R OUR OWN DYNASTY. THEY WILL NEVER EXPERIENCE THE NOSTALGIA WE HV FELT ON THE INSIDE . SOMETIMES I FEEL AS THOUGH IVE TRANSCENDED ANOTHER DIMENSION. U R RITE HISTORY SHALL NEVER EXPERIENCE THIS FEAT EVER AGAIN. LONG GONE R THO DAYS. GOD BLESS ✝️ MS WANDA
Will never be the same. Young people today don't know what they are missing.
Very nice. I had not heard of them before.
This song was written by Bobby Troup who was a multi-talented guy. He sang and performed, performed with his own trio, acted and wrote many songs, among them Route 66, Tenderly and The Girl Can't Help It. He was also an actor and played in lots of movies and TV shows among which are Emergency and Mannix.
Never tire of this group and shes so easy to look at !!
first time hearing this what a great song
A super song by the Superbs! Thanks for sharing!
I remember this song so well that I bought it back then and still have it. I cannot understand how it only got to 83 on Billboards 100 top hits.
Probably due to dominance of the Beatles; this was 1964.
This was sort of a, "regional hit," good in Los Angeles, perhaps in some other areas, but not particularly on a National basis. We Oldies Collectors enjoy this; it will live, forever!
@@richardsoffice9176 I lived in Seattle at the time, and it was played on KJR channel 95. I was able to purchase there when it was popular.
BRILLIANT and the dancing's well cute, thank you.
This song is absolutely beautiful.... I know I was born in the wrong era.I would of loved to of been a teenager when songs like this were around, I was only 9 when this song was out and only learned about music like this from my late hubby . He loved music like this....
These songs from backthen are so much more pleasant to listen to than what is out in the present.this song is a good example. A very beautiful song.🤩🤩🤩
i'm pretty much an expert about oldies and this one i truly forgot till i heard it again......very nice
The styles in music, cars, clothes n hair, all add up to , those were the days. You can even overlook some of the bad shit.
WONDERFUL . . . Always loved the tune, never saw the video . . . Fantastic
Beautiful song. Such memories!
Beautiful song, but too short and the ending not long enough. Great backing vocals!! Great looking guys! (especially the middle one!) Her voice is PERFECT for this song. I love their performance. The sound and backing vocals is definitely 60's and even 50's sound and style. My kind of music! Great job SUPERBS!!
In this era of music, songs could not extend beyond 3 minutes and most were two and a half minutes in length in order to fit radio formats and television tape times, but longer versions could sometimes be found on an album.
The middle one is my dad
Do you know how to get ahold of Bobby Swaynes family? He left behind his keyboard and other personal items in Fort Bragg California.
All I can say is SUPERB. This is music, not the rap crap today!
I can watch and listen to this group forever &
Wow , this takes me way back. Good looking group.
Wow I thought I'd heard every 60s soul/r&b group. A new discovery thanks to UA-cam!
Dreamer you could never ever know every artist/ group
Check out Soulful Detroit on the web !! Soul Music from Detroit recorded in small time local studios!!!!!
I'd only discovered this gem of a record *this year,* and I couldn't get enough of their sweet harmonies, and particularly that angelic soprano of Ms. Green.
*Then,* this great clip popped up in my YT feed, and I've never clicked on a vid so quickly:
Their record here, but hinted at the class, and grace that the group displayed here on AB; so-o good to see; and Ms. Green is beautiful, and it's clear why she was snatched up by, and married to an NFL star.
Thank heck for old-time record stores! Walked into my local shop today while the Miss Toni Fisher cover (The Big Hurt) was playing and asked about the singer. The clerk had put The Superbs on because another regular customer had just come in and he figured they'd like it. The charm worked! The store sold two copies of the Kent label Superbs compilation in under five minutes! I see that a couple of Superbs family relations are commenting here and just wanted to note the group made a few new fans here in good ol' 2016. Good music lasts forever.
This song was written by my daddy (Bobby Swayne Sr)
I loved your dad's work for Dore Records. The Superbs records were huge hits in Pittsburgh and still get play today. Thanks to our beloved Terry Lee who played them all !!
This song was written by Bobby Troup who was a multi-talented guy. He sang and performed, had his own trio, acted and wrote many songs, among them Route 66, Tenderly and The Girl Can't Help It. He was also an actor and played in lots of movies and TV shows among which are Emergency and Mannix.
Bobby Swayne is my granddaddy!!! Kimberly Devine is his daughter too.
I'm his daughter in law I married his son Bobby Swayne Jr. How executing! Do you stay in LA
@@nydiaswayne4235 no, I live in Georgia now. Are you on facebook? I want to connect if possible. I haven't seen my grandfather in over20 yrs.
I love this song.
Thank you all again for the support of the Superbs/ my pops Walter Sr. Hes doing good and will pass along the love from u all.
Yours Truly
Walter Jr.
+ray white Tell Your Pop thanks for Me and I hope He gets well soon!! I will send a card when I reach NY and get a chance!!
Walter R White Jr. your father's group were great underachievers.
underrated foreal
Whatever happened to the group? They were around like around the blink of an eye and then they were gone.
I ran with your Dad Walter back in '61-'62 and recognized him on the close-up video-panning [2:36--38]. Please mention my name [Val] to your Dad. I was wishful-singer and learning (self-taught) piano back then; your Dad was a very cool guy; with a rare "54-convertible Buick!
Love it... my favorite of all time!!!!!!
Beautiful 😍❤️ History from American Bandstand 58 Years Ago.
Congratulations to a superb group with Elenore Green. I remember them well in Los Angeles. We did performances for Hunter Hancock at schools like Jordan High, Fremont and usually each week. I remember Bobby Swain as the member of the group. I am and was on the show circuit too for Hunter Handcock. Ricardo King with "At the Harlem Center" "Won'tca Come On Home" and "On A Hot Summer Day In The Big City" on Joker Records my recorded songs & regional hits back then. produced by Hal Davis of Motown Records. Memories of the past....
Bobby Swayne Sr is my grandpa 🥹. I look at this video all the time to keep his voice alive in my head. Him and my uncle ( his son ) always told me to peruse music and I didn’t cuz it was so private me but my family is full of incredible musicians and I’m so proud to say I’m a Swayne
Hello I am trying to get ahold of Bobby Swaynes family. I heard he passed away a few months ago. We were trying to get a hold of him but could never figure out how? He left behind some personal items including his keyboard in Fort Bragg, Ca. We would like it returned to the family
Great song sung by a great looking vocal group with great lead singers voice and outstanding well coordinated back up singers !
He called me baby babyyyy all the time 💙 love this oldie tune
Class, style and a heavenly sound. Thank you. 💖
She's a cutie pie. Great song
Oh, my gosh, this song brings back so many wonderful memories growing up in the early to mid-1960's. Thanks so much!
Love this song
What a Great Sound Love It Thanks!!!
Great song from the Superbs play it on my internet radio show Classic Soul me the Masterblaster
cannot remember hearing them when young, her daughter sent me, glad she did, love them
There's my longtime friend Mr Walter White. It was such a pleasure getting to go out on the road with him back in '06. I loved the stories he would tell about his time in the entertainment business. I can never thank him enough for giving me a spot on his stage. Excellent person
Are they all still around?
Not sure.
The song is a very old blues favorite..what a voice thanks for sharing..some great memories ...
THE SUPERBS-SO APTLY NAMED! GREAT,GREAT SONG!!
THIS IS THE JAM I DIDN'T KNOW THE LADY WAS ONLY 17 IT'S TOO BAD NOBODY CAN SING ANYMORE
PREACH
Completely agree
This is one of my favorite oldies dedicated to joanna walker & my boy justin fernandez.
Fantastic!! I've loved this song for years and it's great to actually see them.
Terrific memories!
I had this song in my head recently and finally remembered that the version I knew was by Shirley Horne. It was a very slowed down version which was typical for her. A completely different record altogether. This is very sweet.
This is a profound song, one of a kind
What a sweet voice she has! The leather is kinda cool!
looks better than the others outfits including sparky Dick Clark. I guess he didn't know they were performers and wanted to look great and they do.
Wish all AB clips were this clear and high quality. Wonderful group and song!
Wow. I have often listened to the Superbs and Eleanor Green but never seen a clip of them. She had an amazing voice.
Simply amazing!
The Suberbs a great group! They can sing... I love this song!
Love this song!!!!
This is a wonderful song I was a freshman in college when they preformed this song. Another song that they did, that was also great was Storybook Of Love. I was a member of the Laura Lamar High School class of 1964. Laura Lamar High School was in Homer City, PA.
All the songs are great..Would of been nice to see more !
Fantastic, the sixties had the best talent and music.
The Superbs had lots of good records. Their CD is well worth buying. Their records never got the airplay that they deserved.
They really are Superb! What a beautiful sound!
Thank you for sharing ... wow love this x
I’ve got this on a 45!
Wow what memories of East Los back in the day. Whittier Blvd on sweet summer nights.
Dang.
Great to see the interview with the group. I never heard the song until recent years. Well, I wasn't born when it came out, but I am usually in the know about music from this era. But, I'm discovering that there is a lot more music to hear.
FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!
my favorite,heard bac in the 70's
This is Superb
Too beautiful for words...
First time I ever heard this tune. Wow, amazing ❤
Great groups = great lead singer with a dynamic backup singers who can harmonize easily .
great group, great song.
Raw excellent talent cant be matched.
Gosh this is one of my top 5 songs growing up!!!
Now those vines they're wearing are hella sharp...Especially for 1964
Written by Bobby Troup! Cool 50's jazz tune, but I still love this version!
Who would later marry great sultry singer Julie London (Cry Me A River) who also costar with husband Bobby Troup in the TV series Emergency
How in the hell did I miss this group ????
T Seller ,millions of music people around the world didn't know of them.
You were not tuned into to Porky Chedwick, a popualy DJ in Pittsburgh in the 50's and 60's.
Billions of Americans never heard of them either
great!!! Thanks for sharing
Walter white was my great grandpa he died in the end of 2017 not too recent, but it seems like it was just yesterday when I was at his funeral. I will always love you.
Pure OLD SKOOL. Nuthin but the best
Great group and a great sound!! Loved it...thank you for uploading.
born in 1952 i love this. music
Born in 1943, and lived this music in Pittsburgh, and still do.
great 1964 Dore Records also had the early Whispers
Hi. 'The Best of The Superbs' just released today on the Kent label (UK).
Haven't heard this in about 50 years !
Wolfman Jack used to play this kind of music on his after midnight show.
Love it 🎶🎵
Great sounds. Thanks
If this song was produced by Motown, it would have been off the charts, as well Baby's Gone Away!
There was real music in the sixties!
Nice looking 👌 group
Clifton Davis and Hal Davis are two different people. Hal Davis produced hits for Brenda Holloway on Motown and for Ricardo King on Joker Records published through Jobete and later produced and co wrote songs for " Jackson 5 on Motown