THE DELL VIKINGS - Come go with me REACTION - First time hearing

[@henrysonnemann2597]

Seeing a Rasta liking 50's music makes me get a big happy smile. Great.

[@Blizzmatic777]

I'm 76 years old, and growing up in the 50's, I ate this music for breakfast every day!!

[@jaycooper2624]

Snap! I'm 76 too and still lapping it up!

[@suzie4417]

Doo-wop never gets old 🥰🎵I think they were the first integrated groups from the 50’s, the start of absolute magic 🌟🎵💎

[@bgallagher8129]

Another group in 1958 had a hit with the song "16 Candles". The lead singer was Johnny Maestro, who was white and the rest of the group were black. Johnny went on to sing in the group Brooklyn Bridge with the hit "The Worst that Could Happen"

[@mocrg]

Guaranteed to give parents fits in the 50s!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@bgallagher8129 Cool trivia! I had no idea.

[@ronaldstokes4841]

@@mocrg I was lucky... Mom was a lover of Swing (WWII Gen), they'd roll up a rug and dance... she never said a word about "Peggy Sue", other than volume.

[@renegoudreau2957]

How cool was it to have a white dude in a predominated black singing group. My greatest gratitude also for the black singers to allow a white dude to be part of the group.A good singer above prejudice. Thumbs up

[@sandrariley5338]

I’m 78 and this was one of the many ‘a rush to the dance floor’ records, I’m so happy to have been a teenager in the late 50’s and early 60’s.

[@akavitsuma]

You are lucky 🍀

[@Lfg117]

Jealous of u. Congrats. 😂

[@helgar791]

One of the very first interracial R&B vocal groups of the '50's. I had the pleasure of seeing these guys in the early '60's do this very song. Great days man.

[@davidfischer8307]

Love the 50s... Definitely need some of The Skyliners on the channel - "SInce I Don't Have You" is one of the best of the 50s decade and one of the 1st pop songs ever to use orchestral strings. Del-Vikings were formed in Pittsburgh, PA, as well as The Skyliners and many other Doo-wop groups. Timeless music.

[@charlesvaughn2192]

'you need to listen to their "This I Swear"

[@michaela8706]

I second playing the Skyliners.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

The Del-Vikings have two of the greatest songs of the rock era: "Come Go With Me" and "Whispering Bells."

[@surlechapeau]

both from 1957! Love doo-wop!

[@freeguy77]

"Come Go With Me" (#4, rel. Jan. 1957, entered chart on Mar. 2) is the greatest up-tempo, most exciting song of the last half of the 1950s decade! Bar none! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqSyeYRjnMuNaas (outstanding 1950s images!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXSmk2iZrbp1eLc ('American Graffiti", 1973) Find me a more exciting, more representative song for the early-Rock 'n Roll era, than "Come Go With Me!"

[@jaycharlesjohnson6369]

Although quite different, Whispering Bells is just as good in its own way, but has been overshadowed by the earlier success of Come Go With Me and has been pretty much forgotten (it was quite complex for its time with a lot going on including what we would now call a jangly guitar).

[@dianeashworth2311]

Both are on my Favorites list!

[@chevy266nova]

When I was in elementary school, my friends and I would sing this song as we walked to school. Yes I was lucky enough to grow up in the start of rock and roll.

[@s4dreamland671]

That beautiful doo-wop sound coming out of Pittsburgh. Also the home of the Skyliners and The Marcels who introduced the 'who put the bop in the bop shoo bop shoo bop, who put the dip in the dip da dip da dip'. The fantastic 50's music led into the 60's and the Motown sound of The Temptations and The Four Tops amongst other legendary groups..

[@jeffwanser5727]

Integrated vocal groups began appearing in popular music as a result of integration in the military and in high schools after 1954. People discovered they had music in common. Other integrated groups include the Crests, the Meadowlarks, and the Impalas.

[@akavitsuma]

Also, the Marcles

[@nchan4679]

Love the 50's best music ever. No gimmicks, didnt matter so much the looks, just talent.

[@George-kv6gm]

I was born in 1950, so Doo-Wop was a big deal to me from little! Thanks so much!

[@johngiovine8792]

Such a great song,!

[@princelloyd2119]

I was blessed to start singing with Norman Wright, we were a Air Force group called The Valverteens. Norman merged the group with The Pittsburgh Air Force group that became The Del Vikings

[@marybaillie8907]

Love this song, takes me back to being a kid. Doo-wop groups were so popular back then. The beautiful interlocking of the harmonies along with the great bands were so pleasing to the ears. Great reaction. Thanks Harri. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@keithharris6442]

Beatles link here. When Paul first met John at the Woolton Fete, John was singing this, but didn't know all the words. So he added some of his own. Fun fact.

[@janeenbarker4851]

Hi Harri, This song should definitely make your play list. I wish we had more music like this today.

[@belkishenderson4591]

I born on the 70’s. But i love doo- wop so much. 60’s 70’s and 80’s is the type of music 🎶 we hear at home. Thanks God for the good music and thanks KZbin for let us enjoy such a great music like The Del Vikings and many more. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@erniesteele3164]

Lucy and I are "Doo Wop" lovers... We've seen many shows and have CD collections... This is some of the greatest music ever recorded... We are in our mid 70's , we remember this stuff!

[@Cynthia...]

I love The Del Vikings. This was a great song by them. Good choice Harri

[@josephworthfiftiesguy]

this was one of the 1st integrated groups, they met in the air force in pittsburgh penn.,there was another white guy that was in the group also,gus backus,but he got stationed in germany,thats why he isn't in the photo-another great del viking song is whispering bells, and jitterbug mary

[@davidryan5376]

Your right about the white boy...that's Gus Backus singing!! There were two white guys...David Lerchey is the one on this album cover...the other white guy was Gus,singing vocals on this! He's not in that picture.Listen to "I'm Spinning" Whispering Bells" and How could you.That's Kripp Johnson the Original lead singer!! Also...Norman Wright is another singer.Listen to "Jitterbug Mary "1957 T.V. performance All sang at one point or another.They were on of if not Thee first interracial Doo Wop Group!!! Keep digging!!!!

[@ciprianogonzales931]

Thank you for all this oldies.Brings back many memories when life in those days were so peaceful,and worth living.Compared to the day's we are now living.God bless america and all those in the light of God.

[@debzvideos]

This song is on the "American Graffiti" album & though I'd heard the song before, it wasn't until that movie that George Lucas did that I really paid attention to it. Great stuff & thanks for choosing this song to react to .

[@janefones5505]

That is true music.True Unaltered.just like you said just voices and instruments,to a minimal Just TALENT.PURE AND SIMPLE

[@danielvolk237]

I love the old doo wop groups. This is a great song. Great reaction Harri. Good start to a great month, I hope. 😉👍🤴🇬🇧🇺🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@louisb5563]

Oh yeah man...continue down that rabbit hole!

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

Love love love

[@jerrywilliamson4045]

The Del-Vikings were members of the USAF at their start, and members changed over time due to reassignment.

[@lissalois1822]

My Dad loved this song and he taught me to dance on these 50’s songs!

[@Gledge9]

Hey Harri, you'd love the American Graffiti soundtrack. Its a library of the music of the late 50's early 60's. One of my favorite movies also

[@jackiesconiers4230]

Thanks for keeping great music alive!

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. Harri, Great Do-Wop Song.. ♠W.G.

[@danoreal1970]

They could SING! HARMONY, ARRANGEMENT, YES - SILLY LYRICS AND FUN, FUN, MADE YOU WANT TO DANCE & MADE YOU SMILE 😃 😊

[@sherigrow6480]

Next New Year's Eve, have a party and break out this great old music. We played this stuff at my sister's reception in 1993. Everyone danced!

[@susanaltman5134]

I read that this group met in the army. There are so many great doo wop songs. The Flamingos: I Only Have Eyes for You. The Videos: Trickle Trickle. The El Dorados: Crazy Little Mama. The Students: Everyday of the Week. To name just a few.

[@jjflash1645]

I won’t swear to this but, I think they were in the Air Force together. Army or Air Force, it doesn’t matter, they were a GREAT group.

[@susanaltman5134]

@@jjflash1645 Could be that I misremembered the branch of the service.

[@medicinemanboxing3222]

I’ve gotta say, I stumbled across your channel while looking up some of my Wife and I’s favorite songs, and I can sense you’re Golden heart through your reaction videos, and it’s extremely refreshing. Instant Subscribe from us. There’s no better language than Music, and it’s a true pleasure to see others enjoy the purity of the Music from this era. We are in our early 30’s, but our Souls just mesh with the earlier generations of music..whether it’s Reggae, Rock, R&B, etc… I think I get it from my Dad who’s from Birmingham, England, and is 79 now (I was born in America, and my Wife is of Gullah descent, and both of us were raised with old school music). He had a large record collection, everything from Wailling Souls, Peter Tosh, Black Sabbath, etc etc…This kind of music just makes my Soul Vibrate. It’s such a pleasure to see you and others share in the joy and bliss that this kind of Harmony brings. Best wishes Mate!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

My dad grew up with this music and he exposed me to it, and I came to love it too. (American Graffiti helped.) Doo-Wop is awesome!

[@hurricane1951]

First popular song I can remember (or else it's The Lion Sleeps Tonight). So very, very long ago.

[@lhcarter]

Funny story about the Beatles and this song. “The Quarry Men (John and Paul’s group before they were the Beatles)were playing The Del-Vikings’ “Come Go With Me.” Paul realized John only vaguely knew the lyrics and improvised. “He was singing something like ‘Come, come, come, come, go with me, down to the penitentiary,'” Paul remembered. “

[@Fool3SufferingFools]

According to Wikipedia this was originally an all-black group which formed at an Air Force base in Pittsburgh, but the membership had to change whenever some of them would get stationed elsewhere. The first white member joined when two of the guys were sent to Germany.

[@RHODOAN]

I appreciate your appreciation of this music! I grew up with rock and roll and have many memories attached to different songs...this one too.

[@827dusty]

Nothing like that 1950s American "Doo-wop" music. There were hundreds of guys singing this music on the corners and house porches that weren't famous, but wanted to be, mostly this genre was sang in the eastern United States, like New Jersey (Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons, Philidelphia, New York, etc. Great stuff, as you like to say Harri.

[@rayj1011]

This song was in a number of movies including American Graffiti (1973), Diner (1982), Stand by Me (1986), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), and Set It Up (2018).

[@belkishenderson4591]

I love them!!!!

[@kirpalite]

Hi Harry! Thanks for another great reaction.

[@starman2337]

I can't speak to the south, but growing up in the north in the 50's I wouldn't expect there were any problems performing as a mixed group.

[@Kathy8852]

I grew up in Massachusetts and I didn't know of any problems when I was a teenager.

[@fldude46]

i met the lead singer in the late 90`s he was the only one left.great man. have a picture of him with my old studebaker

[@cherylwilkinson3228]

Thank you. I forgot how much I loved Doo-wop music. I think I'll spend the evening listening to more groups I loved.

[@jaycooper2624]

The Del Vikings began life in 1955 as The 5 Fellows when the members were serving in the US Air Force in Pittsburgh where they would practice in the base EM Club. The Classic line up featured Norman Wright on Lead Vocal, Corinthian "Kripps" Johnson First Tenor, Donald "Gus" Backus second tenor, Dave Lerchey Baritone and Clarence E. Quick on Bass. The legend goes that Clarence wrote this song sitting at a piano in 5 minutes and was recorded (in1956) in the basement of the group's friend Barry Kaye who was a Pittsburgh Disc Jockey, In spite of the shortcomings of the recording facilities - or some would say because of them - the tune became an instant local hit on Fee-Bee Records and was picked up the following year (1957) by Dot Records and became not only a national hit but around the world too and it remains to this day a Classic in the DooWop/Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame. The follow up to "Come Go With Me", "Whispering Bells" runs it very, very close and my own personal favourite is their Great Up-Tempo cover of The Harptones DooWop Classic "A Sunday Kind Of Love" - check it out! Also, if you can, check out the movie "American Hot Wax" where the highlight for many is the scene where Professor La Plano and The Planotones are recording "Come Go with Me" - Dynamite!!! Love your reactions Keep 'em up!!

[@williamchristian8389]

I was 6 years old in 1957 and my brother was 16 so I got a belly full of this Great music. I am still enjoying and getting a belly full of the 50s. I love the Del Vikings and always will.!!!!

[@louistrudeau767]

Come Go With Me... Duke of Earl ..... Since I Don't Have You.... In the Still of the Night add more here.......

[@bwilliams463]

I listened to Oldies like this when I was growing up in the 80s and they made me want so much to be a bass singer I only made it to a low baritone, but I can still get down low enough to sing along with the bass man. Ever heard the Jarmels' 'Little Bit of Soap?'

[@coocoocachooglin]

If you haven’t seen the movie American Graffiti you should, this was one of the songs on the soundtrack. I had the album set, it was fantastic. You’ll see so many stars in their younger days. And get a glimps of the wolf man jack, and a certain blonde in an old t-bird, oh that blonde… My old man stopped at the c-store after the movie and bought a pack of cigarettes, he stood outside the car and took a couple puffs and threw the pack away. The movie was so strong it brought back those childhood memories that even though he had quit so long before, he had a visceral reaction that drove him to relive those days with a few puffs.

[@Lfg117]

I missed 50s, too, but heard 50s music on radio (late 1960s) and at an ice rink (1973). By the time I was 50, I realized 50s music was my most fav' underrated, 'oldies' music category (for a boomer my age). Mid-1950s thru mid-1960s music hit different.

[@corvettedm1]

I love this one! I’m glad you enjoyed it too!

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

there was a few integrated groups in the 50's, another one is the Crests, the lead singer, Johnny Maestro, was white and the rest were black

[@diannebrownlee9806]

Another great 50's song - "Love You So" by Ron Holden. You'll love it. I enjoy your reactions, you are really into music. I respect that.

[@asteverino8569]

I was born in 1954 and grew up with fifties and sixties. Plus through the sixties, there were Golden Gate Great weekends where every other song is older. AM radio was where all the pop music was. I just now knew the bands make up. Happy to see this. Thanks Harry for letting me see these songs with new eyes. Thanks for your prolific posts of your new experiences of older stuff. California blonde. 😂😂😂 BTW, have you done Shirley Ellis? The Nitty Gritty is my favorite of hers but she did other rhyming fun songs.

[@MrRJDB1969]

Gus Backus was in the group, at the time, "Come Go With Me", was recorded. There would've been two White guys and three Black guys in the group in 1957.

[@beatlejim64]

A CLASSIC from 1957

[@haroldosmer9803]

So popular/common that it appears in Joe Vs the Volcano, with Tom Hanks. Great tune. As you say, "There's nothing fancy here," just beautiful music and melodies.

[@marxlover100]

Please do a reaction to the Crests and their big hit "Sixteen Candles". Marvelous song.

[@peterbooth793]

I feel like having a burger 🍔 with fries 🍟 and a shake and then it's off to the hop.

[@MommaBird52]

Harri you need to watch Tim Foust doing this. Every sound is from him!!!

[@momD612]

Exactly what I came to say!😉 Tim's whole doo-wop album is fantastic! 🥰🥰

[@denniscerasoli6209]

The original Del Vikings had 2 white guys and 3 blacks guys the original actually did this song. The Crests of the 50's was also an integrated group with 2 whites and 2 blacks.

[@Rick-m3c]

Come Go with Me is one of those incredible pre Beatles songs that hooked me on Rock. First great sax solo I ever heard. First integrated rock group. Others, Gary US Bonds - Quarter to 3, Dion - Run Around Sue, The Ronettes - Be My Baby, Jackie Wilson - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me, Danny and the Juniors - At the Hop, Monotones - Book of Love, Isley Brothers - Shout, Beach Boys - Surfing USA - I Get Around - Don't Worry Baby, Chuck Berry - Sweet little 16.

[@christophernichols1379]

Street corner acapella with backup. The birth of modern music.

[@oldermusiclover]

glad you found another old doo woop song this one is a fun one sadly all the guys in the group died pretty much in poverty

[@SavedChampion]

1955 through 1965. Great.

[@roenamorgan8286]

"To:Mr.Harribest,and watching KZbin Video'viewers,from such a classic songlyric(1958);a complete dramatic 'Biography'The Del Vikings',Come Go With Me', Memoir",could be written, directed movie'video' produced. . ."4--17--2023'

[@scottski51]

Such a classic!!

[@bryanforis1839]

When they make the songs for movies they on every soundtrack

[@victorcowboywest]

Tim Foust. ( the bass singer of Home Free)did a cover of this last year 👍🏾🎶🎶

[@harrymiram6621]

Another movie w/old skool music track is 1986 Stand By Me w/Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, River Phoenix & Jerry O'Connell

[@leepowell4885]

Listen to "A love for only you" by the Stereos.

[@gpxo11]

Another great doo wop song is the Heartbeats-A Thousand Miles Away.

[@doowops3]

When this song was recorded, the group was 3 black and 2 white. All we knew or cared about was they helped create this great new music for us.

[@carollittle1059]

Monster hit, these groups got their start standing on street corners waiting to get discovered

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Hi Harry. You would love a film called American Graffiti which has an amazing late 50s/ very early 60s soundtrack. Excellent film. When I was a kid in the 60s, radio was still playing tracks like this as they were recent to the time.

[@harrymiram6621]

From one Harry to another, IF you can find American Hot Wax(1978) starring Tim McIntire. Its about American DJ Alan Freed & the Early days of Rock N Roll...Lovin' Your Channel!

[@michaela8706]

I concur. Probably the greatest movie soundtrack ever.

[@xtiants]

Music is the greatest unifier!

[@robertrein5744]

I'm OLD... Loved the Dell Vikings, the Diamonds, the Fleetwoods and bought all of their 45's @ .50 a pop

[@Bozers24]

If you want to go back to the 40s and The Big Band Era you should check out "In the Mood" by the Glenn Miller Band.

[@savannah65]

They were all Air Force members. when they met.

[@michaelpond6386]

Love me some DooWop. Greasers baby

[@scottbrower9052]

My very favorite doo-wop song.

[@jimbrentar]

The Del-Vikings were one of the first interracial bands

[@bella-xp7qd]

Doo woop is the best. Not like today's garbage. 5hey had Tobe short to get radio play, but that changed in the late 60's early 70s. Today we need more sax

[@christinewaide5249]

This song is just so good

[@revsharkie]

I'm not old enough to have grown up on this stuff, but I did, courtesy of Wolfman Jack and our local late-night DJ, Don McCord. Love it.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

We had this record; I remember it well.

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

There are several stories about the name Del Viking, none of which can be confirmed. It is safe to say, the origin of the name will remain unknown. Like the names of many Doo-wop groups, different names were thrown around until everybody agreed upon one of them. From 1957 until 1965, guys would gather on the landing in the stairwell of high schools between classes and sing this song.

[@Lfg117]

🔥 Reaction

[@johncrosby3044]

I am a white kid born and raised in Long Beach, California, now in my 49th year in Seattle, Washington. 1954 in LB my older brother had Come & Go with Me on a 45 rpm. This tune is my national anthem. Didnt mention that we had Shaboom by the Kool Kats on a 78 rpm in 1949, I was 4 years old. I have been gay my entire 78 years, but for some reason after playing Reasons, Earth, Wind and Fire, and then having Viola Wills belting out a great production cover of Got Along Without You (Patience & Prudence circa 1955 "gonna find somebody thats twice as cute cuz I didnt like you anyhow") both played for my 30's some friend Sonja, Come Go With Me became impossible to resist. Tonight, 8 January 2024, the Del Vikings uncovered raison d'etre enough for year 79, bring it fuckin on! John Crosby, Seattle, Wash.

[@carollittle1059]

What! More Doo Wop, I'm in heaven.

[@alanmusicman3385]

"Sorry" by the Impalas next?

[@richardhall4537]

If you can find them please react to The Magnificent Men , the original Blue Eyed Soul Group. They were the first White Group to play The Uptown, Apollo, etc. At the time only Black performers played there. Look for “Peace of Mind”, and covers of “ Stormy Weather” and “ Misty” Will blow you away.

[@douglasswicegood4420]

Several mixed groups at that time but we didn't care you just got up off your feet and jump and jived!

[@Lou_The_DooWopRocker]

If you liked the Dell Vikings, you MUST watch the movie American Hot Wax. Jay Leno, Fran Drescher played Freed's driver and secretary against Tim McIntire who played NY DJ Alan Freed Lots of good music, fair plot but worth watching! Leno and Drescher both have some comedic bits. Freed has been credited with coining the term Rock and Roll. Actually the term Rock and Roll was first used in 1934 in a song by the Boswell Sisters. 1934_100 - Boswell Sisters - Rock and Roll. The song is on KZbin!

[@wheels2fun526]

Gus Backus (white guy). Became a huge star in Germany in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s under the 2000s. He appeared in a number of films and had many many many hits on the charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Gus Backus - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJvbkoRqjLFqhM0