Sunday 20 March 2011

The Original Barbara Ann : The Regents
1961


This is the original Barbara Ann later made famous by The Beach Boys. The Regents recorded their version in 1958 but it wasn't released until 1961. It was written by Fred Fasser, whose brother Chuck sang in the band. They were called The Regents because when they where choosing a name they were recording at Regent studios and lead singer Guy Villari smoked Regents cigarettes. They saw that as a sign.

Guy Villari                                 Lead
Sal Cuomo                      First Tenor 
Chuck Fassert            Second Tenor
Tony Gravagna           Sax, Baritone
Don Jacobucci                         Bass

***Warning recorded off of vinyl. Surface Noise***
The Regents - Barbara Ann

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