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"Speedoo" is a song written by Esther Navarro and performed by The Cadillacs featuring the Jesse Powell Orchestra. It reached number 3 on the U.S. R&B chart and number 17 on the U.S. pop chart in 1955. [2] The song was featured on their 1957 album, The Fabulous Cadillacs. [3] The lead vocal was by Earl Carroll.
The Cadillacs were an American rock and roll and doo-wop group from Harlem, New York, active from 1953 to 1962. The group was noted for their 1955 hit " Speedoo ", written by Esther Navarro, which was instrumental in attracting white audiences to black rock and roll performers.
Earl "Speedo" Carroll (November 2, 1937 – November 25, 2012) was the lead vocalist of the doo-wop group The Cadillacs. [1] The group's biggest hit was "Speedoo", which with a minor spelling change became Carroll's subsequent nickname. It was released in 1955.
Thump Records turns 35 this year. This is how the L.A. label has kept oldies alive through pop-up trucks, word-of-mouth and a music roster of up-and-coming artists.
“Say My Name” earns them the award for R&B song and R&B performance by a duo or group with vocal. It's also nominated in two of the big four categories, for song and record of the year. “Independent Women Part I” from “Charlie’s Angels” also received a nomination, for song written for a motion picture, television or other visual ...
"Speedoo" The Cadillacs: Josie 19: 37: 24 "Heartbreak Hotel" Elvis Presley: RCA Victor 20: ... List of Billboard number-one R&B songs of 1956; Billboard year-end top ...
Songs used in the movie in chronological order: "Rags to Riches" by Tony Bennett – Opening credits, opening narration. "Can't We Be Sweethearts" by The Cleftones – Young Henry is parking Cadillacs; Henry gets whipped by his father. "Hearts of Stone" by Otis Williams and the Charms – Henry's mailman is threatened.
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