Friday, August 14, 2009

THE DAHILLS (Musicor Records)

White group formed in Brooklyn, NY by three schoolmates of the High School,Eramus Hall; Dennis Lambert (Lead), Ed Lambert (Baritone) and Gordon Bayne (2nd Tenor/Bass). later they added to Joe Cenamo (1st Tenor and 2nd Lead). The group took their name from a neighborhood street, Dahill Road. From 1962 to 1964 they recorded several demos and in 1964 Musicor Records released the sides... --Michelle / Why Do We Have To Say Goodnight. 

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This disc was produced by the members of another Brooklyn group,The Tokens. After the group disbanded, Dennis Lambert continue in the music bussines as a famous songwritter and record producer. 

Dennis Lambert and his brother written songs as_Why Are The Nights So Cold. Recorded in 1964 by The Riffs on Sunny Records (see in this blog).


The group have two 45 rpm acetates as Dennis & The Dahills...

-Once Upon A Time / I Don't Believe In Fairytales.

-Arelene / Jonie, Please Believe Me. 

 "Arlene" was later wrongly assigned as recorded by The Four Winds (Tokens) and released in a 45 rpm in 1978 for Crystal Ball records.


In the 70's were released the DAHILLS group demos sides... 

 -Do You Want To Go Steady / Please Be My Girl Friend. Released by Clifton Records-1976. 

 -She's My Angel / I Who Love You. Released by Crystal Ball Records-1977. 

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1 comment:

Frank said...

The lead singer on the Dahills demo for "Do you want to go steady" is Jerry Mandaro. Jerry was a member and lead singer for the Coney Island Kids on Jubilee and Josie records. Jerry was asked to participate on this demo because of the lead singer was unavailable for the session.