The Viscounts "Harlem Nocturne"

"Harlem Nocturne" written by Earle Hagen & Dick Rogers in 1939 has been recorded by many artists over the years, but one of the most successful & popular versions was recorded by the Viscounts in 1959 reaching #52 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1960. It was re-released in 1965 and reached #39. The single and album of the same title were originally released on the Madison label. The band members were Harry Haller - saxophone, Bobby Spievak - lead guitar, Joe Spievak - bass guitar, Larry Vecchio - electronic organ, piano, Clark Smith - drums, & William “Billy” Slavis - guitar.

[@biancabagnolet5948]

fantastique une vraie merveille 👍 merci beaucoup

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

A LONG LOST FAVORITE ❣️

[@fnortner13]

Love this song

[@paulriofski7982]

Thank you for posting one of my favorite instrumental recordings, Catman, the Viscounts' definitive version of Earle Hagen's haunting melody, and for highlighting its interesting chart history (even higher on the re-release!). According to Hagen's Wikipedia page, "Harlem Nocturne" was used as the theme to television's Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, and his best-known TV themes included those for The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Spy, That Girl and The Mod Squad. He is also remembered for co-writing and whistling "The Fishin' Hole," the melody of the main theme to The Andy Griffith Show; and co-writing the theme song to Tim Conway's Western comedy Rango.

[@garybrockwell2031]

Gumshoe al over it.❤️🎬🗣️🇬🇧 Love it.👍💪

[@Kw1161]

great version!

[@catman916]

I think it's the best!

[@melcarter6422]

This is one of those swaying, feeling the music in the kitchen kind of songs.

[@GeraBrown]

I don't know if Earle Hagan was still alive during the classic TV era, but he wrote or co-wrote a few tunes that became TV themes. This one was used by Mike Hammer in the '80s. This version has a twangy Duane Eddy style to it. Very cool!! 😎😎

[@javierrogriguez8142]

Im 45 years old wen i got out of prison a old white guy in a buick or cafillac was playing this while smoking a cigar and sipping on probably beer ,i said this is my song ,he was dressed to impress so was i ut going to parole

[@catman916]

I guess that we all have memories associated with this song, Javier. Mine is slow dancing at high school dances with only blue lights illuminating the gym.

[@javierrogriguez8142]

@@catman916 yeah your right ,keep puting good music thanks