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[@citycarrier24]

It was 1971 I was stationed at Oceana near Virgina Beach and a great weekend always started out with Friday Night at Rogue's Gallery. There will never be another Bill Deal or Ammon Tharp!

[@RandyOnTheRadio]

Bill Deal & The Rhondels were SOOOO under-rated. My aunt turned me onto them when I was a little kid, and I fell in love with their sound immediately. They should have been way bigger than they were.

[@starr522]

Good regional band my ass. I have sat in bars all across America and Canada. Well, along with a hand full in Mexico and Southeast Asia, but I digress. I have heard Bill Deal all over the world. They have a sound that is just to great to be regional.

[@MaydayCavalier]

i'm 25 from virginia beach and i love this stuff! wish more people my age could appreciate this music. rest in peace, bill

[@CAHokie]

Same here. I thought it was Bill Deal singing the lead. Tharpe is the characteristic voice I associated with the group. Sorry to hear that Bill Deal passed away.

[@qvocarlos]

I remembered this song today, now that I'm 57. Ammon's voice was powerful, but it was good to see that Bill's band members in harmony with him. That's what made them a success! RIP Bill.

[@taratova]

Joisey loved Bill Deal and the Rhondells... they shook it up at the shore!! Radios cranking May I, the juke boxes at the pavillion , car stereos blastin while cruisin on the circuit. The group was high energy fun to the ears.

[@EditorBPress]

The Motown voice is provided by Ammon Tharp, the drummer. Bill's voice is excellent as well, but Ammon's is the one that defines the group at its best. It's typical of both guys that neither cared about the little stuff. The name of the group didn't really matter, and neither did the predominant voice. What did matter? The music, of course. It was (and is) wonderful.

[@shag399]

Obviously,Bill Deal and the Rhondels are still loved by so many of their fans,they are tearing up "U Tube" with the great,unique sound that made them famous.Many thanks to Bill Deal Jr.and his family for allowing us to relive the happy memories, and perpetuate William's music for future generations.I'm sure his fans will enjoy the "Bill Deal Memorial Video"recently released on U Tube.

[@pvtpstr]

I'll never forget my big sis sneaking me into the Va Beach Peppermint Lounge one summer Sunday afternoon in '66 to see the original group. Their sound was so full and powerful, it just completely wrecked any pride I felt in my own crappy little garage band.

[@chandleredmunds]

I'm from Portsmouth, VA, home of Bill Deal. They played at our prom and some of our homecoming games at Churchland High School in 66-67. Always great. They recently named a 'Bill Deal Street" here in his honor. Ammon Tharp is still playing in the area with his band.

[@deleriousclock]

Didn't realize that Ammon Tharpe did most of the singing. Always that is was all Bill Deal, but its a combination of the two. RIP Bill Deal.

[@borzoi23838]

Brings back such great memories...Peppermint at VA Beach. The Rhondells will never be forgotten & rest in peace Bill Deal...you are missed!!

[@sammyselmer]

I remember the Peppermint Beach Club in Virginia Beach as the home of Bill Deal & the Rhondels, featuring Roy Hines. They were THE premier band in the entire Tidewater area in the 60s, when Rhythm & Blues became Soul Music. Always had a tight brass section, excellent musicians, excellent performances! They often shared the stage with Buddy & the Pop Tops. On the Peninsula (my side), it was The Fugitives (Hampton), and The Sheepherders (Newport News). Great memories!

[@atp1962]

Love all these guys voice, so good ! Real Beach music Bill Deal and Ammon Tharp ! Man these guys rock !!

[@USAlovesCanada]

Good music. Good times. OH if we could do it again !!

[@lakewoodil]

East coast beach music at its best, period.

[@Klaatu555]

At last, a live performance of this amazing group! Many hits in Brazil, in the early 70's. Thank you!

[@59hanker]

I'm 18 again, man what great music!

[@speedy45rpm]

Bill Deal and the Rhondels brought an awful lot of happiness with their music, in large part swimming against the tide of their day. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@EditorBPress]

Actually, they didn't get swamped by the British invasion at all. Bill Deal & the Rhondels had three national hits in 1969--well after the Brits showed up on this side of the Atlantic. They had their own national tour in 1970. Bill Deal said this about touring: “You travel from town to town, different room every night. When you have children back home, that’s something that’s important. We decided to pull off the road and stay home. It worked out well.” So they chose to be a good regional band.

[@jctorontojctoronto]

visitied again tonight. and glad I did. jctoronto

[@shag399]

Grateful for this video that allows me to relive the happy years of my youth.William was not only a great musician and entertainer,but was an innovator that pioneered "voice response" with Ammon,and mixing of the instrumentals and vocals into his own unique melodious sound.This music made people worldwide happy,and want to dance.William never forgot his beloved Va. Beach and his fans.I first met him at the "Peppermint",and credit him to giving me my start in R&B.Grateful for your contributions!

[@juan58102]

In Arica.. Chile in the lates 60;s! I was 12 years old.. always a wanted to know who were the singers.. Wahat a period of time of my youngest days.. I remember I used to dance in my room with this songs..jumping.. Ha ha ha..I am young again!

[@woodruth3]

Good Lord! You're missed Bill!

[@RamonLopez-sb1vj]

This are my kind of songs, I'l never get tired of listen to this wonderful music.

[@professordollar]

between the Rhondels and the Showmen.Va. SHOULD get much more credit for the popularity of BEACH MUSIC today.

[@charelsmeacomes6130]

The best of beach that will ever be, ''I promise'' none could be finer, RIP Bill.

[@fishingbarny]

These songs bring back so many great memories, wish I could have seen these guys in person!

[@Blaze8439]

Remember The Fat Ammon's Band? Here is a memory I bet will clear some cobwebs. How the the Top Hat Club next to the Seaside Amusement Park. Some think that this is where Beach Music was born, but the Pappermint gets the credit. Miss those days, don't you?

[@neilfrobinson]

Bill Deal was an awesome entertainer; he will be missed. Thank you for posting these clips.

[@shag399]

Thanks to bubdea1 for allowing me to savor the entertainment and happiness of my youth. William was not only a great musician and entertainer,but also an innovator who worked many long hours to create his band's own unique sound.William pioneered the "voice response"with Ammon and "mixing"the instruments and vocals so well,that the melodious sound was mesmerizing,made you happy,and want to dance.William never forgot his Va.B. roots and fans,and helped me get started in R&B.Love You Forever

[@alexkerhead]

Incredible! I had never heard of this group before I saw this video. Awesome!

[@neilfrobinson]

bill deal was the greatest

[@151disc]

Fantastic Tunes. Lot's of memories. Thanks for sharing

[@monterrey1952MEDICINA]

wouuuuuuuu, what a live performance,my high school music favorites in Monterrey Mexico, 40 plus years pass and feel the same on my skin, I am very happy to have now 58 years old, live those years, been practicing medicine and surgery for the last 37 years and tune the same music since high school, good bless you to you and your family always, thanks a lottttttt for post this great video, your physician friend from Monterrey Mexico

[@neilfrobinson]

In their prime they were on the best; they still put on a good show!

[@SalShu]

Wow, this is a great video - love every one of their songs! Keeps a smile on my face and keeps me movin'!!!

[@phonfish]

John Aragona produced the 1989 Beach Music Awards. This was televised and recorded from that show.

[@lovetheoldies]

I wish these guys had a bigger volume of work. They were my fav. growing up at the jersey shore(wildwood)

[@papadoowop]

Looked and sounded great

[@USAlovesCanada]

Fantastic fun music ... I hate to go back to "now" also ....

[@peterdeamicis1546]

I love William and the Rhondels. I also love Bill Deal and The Big Deals, Big Toe. (Big Toe in the Wind). Tremendous sound. Mario D.

[@coolpilot007]

just WOW """"

[@avantill]

GREAT JAMS !

[@p47br]

hi, these guys are great, love the songs, thanks for posting!!!!

[@SxTMinMan]

God Damn!! This is great! Sorry to hear about Bill Deal's passing.:o(((

[@jctorontojctoronto]

Radio commercial,,,,May I,,Bill Deal,,,Sears bought song rights while i lived in Virginia 68-69,,,the band worked in their girls 'junior bazarr' clothing section to the song lyrics.. 'Junior Bazaar at Sears' (substituted over 'so in love with you') ...anybody else remember? jctoronto

[@nancyyoungs933]

Love this!!! Happy music!!

[@BroadcastJohn]

When I first heard this video back around 1970, I thought the performers were a black Motown group. I'm surprised to see they are caucasian. I would love to see a video of the vintage Rhondells performing these songs. But so far, all I can find are audio tracks and videos with still pictures.

[@jctorontojctoronto]

May I...68-69...Sears used their song to push their girls 'junior bazaar' clothing section..... the group pumped out 'Junior Bazaar at Sears!' instead of the songs' words 'so in love with you' memories. anyone else from the Tidewater Virginia area remember? jctoronto

[@joetylerdale]

These guys could have brought the Apollo down!

[@Fritzoid64]

This takes me back to the Peppermint Beach Club on cold winter nights, before shipping out for Nam. Who WAS that blonde always doing the skate while Ammon sang?!?

[@JamesPortland]

I wonder why this group didn't go further? They had a lot of soul. The were very under rated for the huge talent they had.

[@olhobbler]

What a treat for us Bill Deal fans, singing LIVE. Ammon Tharp's vocals were great, along with the others. I didnt see a guitar there, was it a pre recorded track?...or were the other players off stage...no matter what, it was fantastic!!!!

[@Antlers68]

@JamesPortland James they were always popular in the Southeast because of the popularity of "Beach Music" but I think nationally they were swamped by the British Invasion.

[@BroadcastJohn]

Back when I was younger, I remember hearing these songs but they weren't particular favorites. Today, seeing them perform on this video, I suddenly realize just how great their music is. They are now on my favorites list. Since I'm seeing them oerform for the first time, is it Billy Deal, Ammon Tharp and Wayne Kessinger from left to right? Were all three members of the Rhondells? What year was this performance? Thanks.

[@neilfrobinson]

The Rhondels still perform. See them if you have a chance!

[@rms0916]

great music,,,, the third musician at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="65">1:05</a> looks a lot like a young Abe Lincoln,,,,,LOL

[@atp1962]

What was the year this was done anyone know?