It's Unbelievable
| "It's Unbelievable" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Larks | ||||
| B-side | "I Can't Believe" | |||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Genre | Doo wop | |||
| Label | Sheryl Records Inc. 334 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Schulman, Gordon | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Ross, Murray Wecht | |||
| The Larks singles chronology | ||||
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"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
[edit]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.[1] In 1961, "It's Unbelievable" was released on the Sheryl label in 1961.[2] The group appeared on American Bandstand to sing their song courtesy of Jerry Ross arranging their appearance.[3]
Backing group
[edit]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.[4] Wright was formerly with Philadelphia group The Capris and had written their hit God Only Knows.[5][6]
Chart performance
[edit]In 1961, the song peaked at No. 69 on the Billboard pop chart.[7]
Releases
[edit]| Title | Release info | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "It's Unbelievable" / "I Can't Believe It" | Sheryl Records Inc. 334 | 1961 | [8] |
| "It's Unbelievable" / "I Can't Believe It" | Barry B-3031X | 1961 | Canada[9] |
| "Keep Climbing Brothers" / "It's Unbelievable" | Uptown 761 | 1968 | Credited to Four Larks[10] |
| "It's Unbelievable" / "There Is A Girl" | Eric Records 102 | 1968 | [11] |
| "It's Unbelievable" / "I Can't Believe It" | Collectables C1080 | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ Marv Goldberg's Yesterday's Memories Rhythm & Blues Party - The Other, Other Larks By Marv Goldberg, based on an interview with Weldon McDougal
- ^ Billboard Magazine, March 20, 1961 - Page 3 R&B RESURGANCE(sic) AN OMEN Long Vigil Is Forecast for Faithful Harbingers of 'Good Music' Return By REN GREVATT
- ^ A House on Fire: The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia Soul, By John A. Jackson - 1 "I'll Get By (1942-1962) 16
- ^ Marv Goldberg's Yesterday's Memories Rhythm & Blues Party - The Other, Other Larks By Marv Goldberg, based on an interview with Weldon McDougal
- ^ Discogs - Ruben Wright Discography, Writing & Arrangement
- ^ American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today, By Jay Warner - Page 92 The Capris (PHILADELPHIA)
- ^ Motown: The Golden Years, By Bill Dahl - Page 8 Motown '59-72
- ^ 45Cat - The Larks (Philadelphia) - Discography USA
- ^ 45Cat -= The Larks (Philadelphia) - Discography Canada
- ^ Marv Goldberg's Yesterday's Memories Rhythm & Blues Party - The Other, Other Larks By Marv Goldberg, based on an interview with Weldon McDougal
- ^ Billboard, May 11, 1968 - Page 16 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM ERIC
- ^ 45Cat - The Larks (Philadelphia) - Discography