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It's Unbelievable
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Wikipedia article
"'It's Unbelievable'" was a hit for Philadelphia doo wop group The Larks in 1961. It became very popular in Philly as well as become a hit in the pop charts.
Background
The chance to record the song came about as a result of Weldon McDougal running into Atlantic Records promo man Jerry Ross. After the auditioning for Ross, the Larks recorded around six tracks.Marv Goldberg's Yesterday's Memories Rhythm & Blues Party - [http://www.uncamarvy.com/Larks2/larks2.html The Other, Other Larks By Marv Goldberg, based on an interview with Weldon McDougal] In 1961, "It's Unbelievable" was released on the Sheryl label in 1961.'Billboard Magazine', March 20, 1961 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=IiEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=%22The+Larks%22It's+Unbelievable%22Billboard&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjIhs6Tj_7TAhVGObwKHTRYAQ4Q6AEIITAA#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Larks%22It's%20Unbelievable%22Billboard&f=false Page 3 'R&B RESURGANCE(sic) AN OMEN' Long Vigil Is Forecast for Faithful Harbingers of 'Good Music' Return By REN GREVATT] The group appeared on American Bandstand to sing their song courtesy of Jerry Ross arranging their appearance.'A House on Fire: The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia Soul', By John A. Jackson - [https://books.google.com/books?id=-O1cCAAAQBAJ&pg=PT29&dq=%22The+Larks%22It's+Unbelievable%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwio0_PdzoXUAhXMjZQKHTGSBtYQ6AEIJjAB#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Larks%22It's%20Unbelievable%22&f=false 1 "I'll Get By (1942-1962) 16]
Backing group
The group that played on the recording were called The Manhattans. They consisted of drummer Norman Conners, sax player Harrison Scott, guitarist Johnny Stiles, and keyboardist Ruben Wright.Marv Goldberg's Yesterday's Memories Rhythm & Blues Party - [http://www.uncamarvy.com/Larks2/larks2.html The Other, Other Larks By Marv Goldberg, based on an interview with Weldon McDougal] Wright was formerly with Philadelphia group The Capris and had written their hit God Only Knows.Discogs - [https://www.discogs.com/artist/2142507-Ruben-Wright?filter_anv=0&subtype=Writing-Arrangement&type=Credits Ruben Wright Discography , Writing & Arrangement]'American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today', By Jay Warner - [https://books.google.com/books?id=mTM_9JTeoMIC&pg=PA92&dq=%22The+Capris%22God+Only+Knows%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi9kY-W_uTTAhXH2LwKHa3SCQsQ6AEIITAA#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Capris%22God%20Only%20Knows%22&f=false Page 92 The Capris (PHILADELPHIA)]Chart performance
In 1961, the song peaked at No. 69 on the 'Billboard' pop chart.'Motown: The Golden Years', By Bill Dahl - [https://books.google.com/books?id=8JRHnCMUVb8C&pg=PA8&dq=%22The+Larks%22It's+Unbelievable%22Billboard&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTusbkh_7TAhXMF5QKHSQBBScQ6AEIJTAB#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Larks%22It's%20Unbelievable%22Billboard&f=false Page 8 Motown '59-72]
Releases
References
Category:1961 singles
Category:1961 songs
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