The Shells were an American doo wop ensemble formed in Brooklyn, New York, United States, in 1957.
The group scored a US pop hit in 1957 with the song "Baby Oh Baby", released on Johnson Records; the song cracked the Top 30.[ The Shells Biography], AllMusic Further singles passed with little success until 1960, when producers Donn Fileti and Wayne Stierle re-issued "Baby Oh Baby". The tune hit number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 upon re-release. The group issued several further singles, as well as a split LP with The Dubs in 1963.
Members Nate Bouknight Randy Shade Alston Bobby Nurse Danny Small Gus Geter Alphonse Merkman
Singles Note:This list is incomplete "Angel Eyes" (1957) and (What's In An Angel's Eyes 1960) "Baby Oh Baby" (1957; re-released 1961) "Sippin' Soda" (1958) "She Wasn't Meant for Me" (1959) "Be Sure My Love" (1960) "So Fine" (1960) "Explain it to Me" (1961) "Happy Holiday (1962; with Ray Lamont Jones) "Deep in my Heart" (1962) "Will you Miss me When I'm Gone?" (date unknown) My Cherie (1957)
References
External links The Shells Discography The Shells Biography I The Shells Biography II