Speedo & The Cadillacs (Live)~ Speedoo,Gloria,Peek A Boo,The Girl I Love

[@charliemartinez6275]

Damn he was my janitor at ps.87 when I was in like 5th grade now I'm in college and I'm never gunna get the chance to go back to the school and say what's up to him rip mr earl!!! Thank you for making beautiful music and keeping the school clean and safe for us

[@nuwavedave]

"Mr. Earl" Carroll was a huge '50s Rock & Roll star - yet, later as a school janitor in NYC - he NEVER said, "Do you know how famous I used to be?". He showered LOVE on all "his kids" at PS-87. God blessed him with continued success as a top performer on the Oldies Circuit - yet, he remained a beautiful human being, who never let fame go to his head. He stayed true to his love for his kids at PS 87. Bless you, Speedo!

[@waterlove2042]

Beautiful story ❤

[@vernonator48]

You know, I'm almost 73 and when I listen to these beautiful sounds of love, I just can't stop the tears. It was so beautiful.

[@edwardnobles6418]

Love the old times.....

[@waterlove2042]

Yes Corky

[@Life.inthe.Matrix]

ME TOO

[@juan58102]

I was born in Arica Chile 1959.. 54 years old guy now..Tears are falling from my eyes.. memories come from my hometown.. The radio used to play those songs.. I was maybe 10 years old at that time..Black musicians were so magnificent talented people..Cadillacs !!!!

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

This is my favorite song by them

[@douglasgrossman6200]

Nobody, and I mean NOBODY can deny that we had the GREATEST music of all time!

[@henrysonnemann2597]

I know I can deny!!!! I loose because it was/is the best music. I'm 61 now and love this music since I was about 14 or 15 years old. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@kevin93707]

I remember being on on stage with this legendary group and taking some advise from Mr Earl (Speedo). R.I.P. Big Brother, and thank you.

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

These brothers were killing it! Where would America be without our music?

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

Very true - much diminished !

[@unicornmadness6286]

Our music???? Whatcha mean?🤬👀👀👀👀👀

[@majeski243]

This is vocal ability at the absolute highest level. I love doo wop, but these dudes seemed to be a cut above. The lead on Gloria is transcendental.

[@fncz]

The real deal here! Even in their later incarnations, the Cadillacs were spot on perfect! No vocal gymnastics, but great singing and performing! Doowop generations, take some lessons from these guys!

[@larryross2154]

One of the great performing character & showmanship groups of the 50's.

[@bnhamilton]

I don't know about the vocal gymnastics...the lead got pretty loose singing Gloria. He's got skills.

[@lionheartroar3104]

For me The Cadillacs were a super group. The variety and quality of their music and sound is amazing.

[@xxxbulldog1]

omg this is the first i have heard that the great Earl Speedoo has passed, RIP Buddy, i will miss you....loved all that you have done..and your show goes on.

[@bobandpat100]

RIP Mr. Earl youwill be missed!!!

[@christophercrowley6367]

Which two people could not like this? this is by far better then any nightclub atmosphere these guys were tremendous. Real healthy positive energy superb!

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

It's so beautiful

[@TheSALLYG]

RIP MR EARL "SPEEDO" CARROLL !! WE MISS YOU !!! HOLDING BACK A TEAR IN MY EYE !!!

[@elamite66]

Amen

[@TheFunkhouser]

This is amazing, Im mid 30's but my parents and their parents were playing this when I was a lil boy.. on vinyl still on their old record player. This is timeless.

[@edwardnobles6418]

It is beautiful

[@Aldantonio18]

And the 'fast talkin', sharp dressin' ... fast stepping, fancy dressin', Cadillacs!' I like your 'fast talkin', fast walkin', too! Awesome goup, and awesome Earl who sing ballads and jump tunes. RIP, Earl & Bobby (Phillips)

[@dougc52346]

Groups like the cadillacs will never be forgotten. They will live in the heart of our youth forever. Thank you for being there!

[@leegroce7566]

Thank a bunch for posting. I love this old music, thanks to folks like you maybe it might make a come back.. Peace

[@Nickygino]

Originally the "CADILLACS" came together as a group in early 1953, as the "CARNATIONS." Hailing from Harlem, NYC, (with the help of manager Esther Navarro) Earl Carroll along with J.R. Bailey and the Cadillacs (vocal group Hall of Fame 2004) went on to record some true "Classic Do-Wopp" records in the 1950s, on the JOSIE record label. Their classic song (done by so many groups over the years) "Gloria" and "Wonder Why" were recorded in 1954. I personally love "Zoom" and "The Girl I Love." In 1955, their most notorious record "Speedo" was released, bringing a large white teenage audience to black rock and roll do-wopp music. In 1959, the Cadillacs were featured in the movie "Go Johnny Go." Despite many line-up changes over the years, the Cadillacs have always been considered a premiere true original do-wopp group, from 1950s NYC. They have always entertained us and were truly loved and embraced in the NY Metro area. Their songs were constantly played on the old "WCBSFM 101.1 FM NYC" radio station. (this was NYC's oldie's station of the past) Earl Carroll was a gentlemen and will be missed by many. He is a true part of 1950s America and will never be forgotten. RIP Earl and J.R. I thank you and the Cadillacs for all the great music and memories you have given us over the years....rock on....

[@harlyjim1]

+Nickygino 1964 I still get goosebumps when I listen to earl sing Gloria

[@CallousCarter]

+Nickygino 1964 Thanks for the info. Disappointed I never got to me Mr Carroll before he died or better yet see him before.

[@Nickygino]

My apologies Elliot, yes, may all the Cadillacs rest in peace. Love them all.

[@rigneyellsworth1414]

Elliott Lebron. thanks for the info I wondered about the other two singers who performed with him at the end( sad) 😞

[@elvispresley2021]

Saw em Live at the Brooklyn Paramount back in the Day

[@botfields_hardcoregamer6401]

The backup dancing is so smooth

[@Target_Buster]

These guys were still absolutely KILLING IT in their older years, rest in peace to an under appreciated legend of rock and roll and one of the kings of doo wop, Mr. Earl Speedo Carroll you will never be replaced. And rest in peace to the other members of this marvelous group we have lost! Gone but not forgotten.

[@donkeehote1]

R.I.P. Earl 'Speedo' Carroll and thankyou for sharing your talent with us. You will long be remembered.

[@starboydc]

RIP, God Bless and, yes, Good Nite, Mr. Earl "Speedo" Carroll. Real Deal Lead Singer & Showman. Great group and this vid proves it. And Earl singing "Gloria" with great Cadillac backing - wow!

[@Janfly2]

I luv them. Great entertainment. It's a great show

[@Georgejmh]

RIP Earl Carroll. Just saw you on TV the other day, in a Doo Wop show. You are going to be terribly missed, sir. Me and my buds always sought out the perfect place in the High School, to make the best echo chamber, to croon. Kids today surley will never know what they missed. Peace!

[@Janfly2]

Great Harmony, fast talking fast walking. LUV THE CADILLACS

[@victorscena4322]

I have seen the Earl and the Cadillacs many times. They still sound great. Love Them. Dr. Doo Wop

[@martinvanburen6528]

3/4 have passed, Baritone Gary Lewis(Between Bobby and Earl) is the only one still alive

[@Aldantonio18]

Earl Carroll died on November 25, 2012 in NYC a few weeks after celebrating his 75th birthday. He had been in a rehab-nursing home for about 2 years after suffering a stroke and battling diabetes among other medical ailments.

[@dwaynewatson8640]

The cadillacs set the mole for the temptations and that says alot in itself!

[@glenyswana7259]

Love them, can't beat the songs, the singers of that era

[@Janfly2]

Loving this group, but they were so much fun, and full of energy. I want to see them in person, they can sing, dance, and make me lol

[@annalowe5363]

I WAS ONLY A YOUNG KID WHEN THIS GROUP CAME OUT. BUT MY OLDER COUSIN"S WERE IN THEIR TEEN"S SO I GREW UP LISTENING TO THEIR MUSIC.THE EARLY 50"S.GREAT SONG"S.

[@mrnoname3909]

Gloria was so beautiful

[@daniellatrobe9865]

Formidables, merveilleux chanteurs en groupe Américains ! Thank you for this video

[@tradecraft46]

Earl 'Speedo' Wilson ended up as a school janitor, in Brooklyn.

[@tradecraft46]

Earl 'Speedo' Wilson ended up as a school janitor, in Brooklyn.

[@belknapdlg26]

GOOD BYE MR. EARL, I LOVED YOUR MUSIC!

[@Aldantonio18]

The first two performances of 'Speedoo' & 'Gloria' were on the Clint Holmes' 'NY at Night' show that aired between 1987-88 while the last two performances herein are of Earl & the Cadillacs a few years later on the Harvey Holiday Doo Wop Show which also had Jocko Henderson introducing the Cadillacs as they sang 'Peek-A-Boo' and 'The Girl I Love' with Earl's hair being just a little greyer than in the first two performances!

[@waterlove2042]

I love the 50s music

[@vladimirputin854]

🤘🏾Just as good as if it was fresh out the package🤘🏾

[@joespeed0]

REST IN PEACE,MR,EARL"SPEEDO"CARROLL!YOUR GOOD FRIEND AND NAMESAKE,,,GOD BLESS YOU,,,,,JOE"SPEEDO"FRAZIER

[@itchycoopark2]

This was so fun!! Thanks for posting..!!

[@13NJJACK]

RIP Speedo,an ultimate showman.

[@tacogillespie4561]

The first to put the famous song "Gloria", on vinyl. The Cadillacs with Mr. Earl Carroll

[@juan58102]

Now i can die in peace! AHHHHHHHHH!

[@njyearta]

I love it!

[@CastleMr40]

Wonderful choreography in this video.

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

Ooooh love it - so fine! Got so much better with a few years. Very nice 👍

[@donalddonn3853]

A truly Great R&B group.... and Gloria is in my Top 10 songs... I played it in the First Month it was released... OH those Brooklyn Candy-Soda stores-hangouts :)

[@MrWoonsocketrocket]

Good night Earl...we will miss you very much as will the kids in the school where you worked for the past 20 years.

[@nuwavedave]

Mr. Earl Carroll - as great an entertainer in the 1950s as Michael Jackson was in his generation. A more humble human being you're not likely to find. Earl, Heaven is digging you now.

[@STORMCombatSystem]

This is totally dope.

[@patrickpeanuts1126]

I'm only 26 and this song reminds me of childhood lol can anyone say motown home

[@lloyddobblerNJ]

RIP Speedo

[@rovernio]

i would pay 1000$ just to see them 0_o

[@bettybones2364]

love love love this song!!!

[@miltonces]

Isso é SENSACIONAL!!!

[@1bls]

This song reminds me of Goodfellas

[@thedoowopden]

wow, just fantastic

[@ghostface3000]

I just love this song

[@jodib4445]

Wow! Love this!

[@alanforrester1401]

Very good singing , of course .....but the dancing is fantastic and really enhances the performance.

[@halfasser]

I wanna blast this song in a club like in atlanta, see the reaction...

[@margogonzalez1040]

LOVE IT

[@timothyjenkins7161]

oh yeah

[@memalephyudth]

Bom-bom-bom-bom Ba-ba-do-do-do Bom-bom-bom Ba-ba-do-do-do Bom-bom-bom Ba-ba-do-do-do Bom-bom-bom Ba-ba-do-do-do Well now, they often call me Speedo But my real name is Mr. Earl Umm-hm-hm-hm Now, they often call me Speedo But my real name is Mr. Earl Um-hm-hm-hm Known for meetin' brand new fellas And takin' other folk's girl Well now, they often call me Speedo 'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time Umm-hm-hm Well, they often call me Speedo 'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time Umm-hm-hm Well, I'm known some pretty women And that's caused them to change their minds Umm-hm-hm Well now, some may call me, Joe Some may call me, Moe Just remember Speedo He don't never take it slow Well now, they often call me Speedo But my real name is Mr. Earl Umm-hm-hm Well now, they often call me Speedo But my real name is Mr. Earl Umm-hm-hm Well now, some may call me, Moe Some may call me, Joe Just remember Speedo He don't never take it slow Well now, they often call me Speedo But my real name is Mr. Earl Umm-hm-hm Well now, they often call me Speedo But my real name is Mr. Earl Umm-hm-hm And now they got to call me Speedo 'Til they call off makin' pretty girls Umm-hm-hm, um-hm-hm-hm Hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm

[@lili1916]

This was a real wonderful clip! Thank you for sharing!

[@bornyesterday2994]

Goodfellas

[@ryanssongrs]

Wow ......

[@CastleMr40]

Great choreography.

[@rosedavila3547]

MELLO SONG

[@Aldantonio18]

Back in the 1950's, the Cadillacs were one of the hottest dancing & singing vocal groups in NYC. Others were The Valentines w/Richard Barrett who could dance their asses off on stage, and the Chicago group, The Flamingos, who could capture an audience's respect and love by dancing up a storm such as what they do on 'Jump Children'! And let's not forget the fabulous Bluenotes of the 1950's who could tear the place up with their dance moves! However, Earl & the Cadillacs were the very best!

[@alexvalenzi]

Love the Royal Jokers!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

I used to think he was saying Lester Earl.

[@djpuzz]

Gave me goosebumps & hard nipples! Discovered this song at age 8 back in the '50's. Love it still. R.I.P. SPEEDO

[@libraez9237]

😎

[@isaiahhand6728]

Does the background line sound like "Popeyes chicken" to yall

[@Aldantonio18]

Which song reminds you of 'Goodfellas'?

[@1bls]

Speedo.

[@zieoblow]

Sweeeet!

[@richardbowes6897]

This tune reminds me of Ace of Spades.

[@rv74b2002]

11-25-2012

[@kingofthecatnap7923]

11 thumbs down? how could ya? 🎩

[@jimmauk]

Does anyone know who Mr. Earl was? Hint: Look up Harley Earl, Automotive Designer

[@modernarchive7502]

We’re the audience, doing our part. But wouldn’t it be something to be able to participate on the other side of the apron…

[@wesgriffin6081]

I LOVE me some Earl Carroll. But does anyone know who's in this lineup ? I know that's the Bob Phillips (far right/tenor), but who is the brother singing bass and the tall brother in the middle ? Speedo continued with this lineup on the PBS Doo Wop specials (the 4 of them ) then we lost Bob Phillips 2011 -. And the group continued as a trio.

[@martinvanburen6528]

Bobby Phillips Is the short guy singing bass, Gary Lewis Is the Tall Baritone, And Johnny Brown Is The Tenor. Johnny passed In 2004. Gary Lewis Is Still Alive

[@wesgriffin6081]

@@martinvanburen6528 Thank you 😎

[@grantc9769]

At 10:10 Future drummer

[@1984corkery]

Jimmy Conway.

[@tom11zz884]

Probably so..you have to remember that many of those early groups didn't make millions like the groups of today, so when their careers were over, they had to get regular jobs to survive. I would have been nice if today's entertainers would have taken better care of these legends but.....

[@robertappel9926]

it was not about the money but the passion these folks were the Anointed ones

[@bnhamilton]

Got a kick out of this kid at 10:09 trying to find the beat.

[@oddbottom6671]

I wish the band would be a little bit quieter for the background singers honestly

[@elamite66]

55? I don't think so

[@unicornmadness6286]

Goes to show how the movie/ Hollywood likes to cast fair skin actors instead of the actual skin tone. The guy who played Speedo was so light skinned in the temptations, I thought my television was messing up.