DOO-WOP : THE GLADIOLAS ON EXCELLO 78 2101 - ORIGINAL VERSION OF LITTLE DARLIN '

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Jan 12, 2014 Sold Date

Jan 5, 2014 Start Date

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THE GLADIOLAS ON EXCELLO 78 2101

Titles are 'Little Darlin’ b/w ‘Sweetheart Please Don't Go’.................................It was written by Maurice Williams with both melody and doo-wop accompaniment strongly emphasizing the clave rhythm. It was first recorded by Excello Records in January 1957 and quickly released as a rhythm-and-blues song by Williams's R&B group, The Gladiolas. The song is noted for its spoken recitation by the lead singer ("My Darlin' I need you..."). The Gladiolas, featuring Williams, were from Lancaster, South Carolina, where they had been together since high school. Their original version of the song was on the small Excello label.(Excello primarily recording "swamp blues" songs in Crowley, Louisiana. The Gladiolas song peaked at number 11 on the R&B charts in April 1957, but barely dented the hot 100. By 1959, Williams' group became "Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs" with the rock 'n roll- R&B hit "Stay."

The record is in V to V+ condition with a few scuffs and scratches but plays fine.
The labels have the group's name scratched out.
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