The Echoes were a vocal trio from Queens, New York City, most famous for their 1961 hit single "Baby Blue". The group was composed of Tommy Duffy, Harry Boyle, and Tom Morrissey.Jancik, Wayne (1998) The Billboard Book of One Hit Wonders. p. 112."Artists’ Biographies", Billboard, April 3, 1961. p. 42. Retrieved January 31, 2018 The three had been members of the Laurels.
The Echoes' first single, "Baby Blue", was a major hit, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.Hot 100 - The Echoes Baby Blue Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 12, 2018. The Echoes continued to release singles through 1965,"Spotlight Singles", Billboard, August 21, 1965. p. 18. Retrieved February 11, 2018 but none experienced the same level of success. After changes, the group would be re-branded as The Scoundrels."2 Cowsill Bros. Inked by Stogel", Billboard, December 9, 1967. p. 12. Retrieved February 12, 2018
Morrissey would later go on to be chairman of the Arizona Republican Party.Maybe he's not a one-name celebrity, but our Morrissey can sing, azcentral.com
Discography YearTitles (A-side, B-side)Hot 100"The Echoes (American vocal trio) Top Songs", MusicVF. Retrieved February 12, 2018.1961"Baby Blue"b/w "Boomerang"12"Sad Eyes (Don't You Cry)"b/w "It’s Rainin'"88"Gee Oh Gee"b/w "Angel of My Heart"1121962"Bluebirds over the Mountain"b/w "A Chicken Ain’t Nothing but a Bird"1121963"Keep an Eye on Her"b/w "A Million Miles from Nowhere""Annabelle Lee"b/w "If Love Is"1965"I Love Candy (I Love Her Candy Kisses)"b/w "Paper Roses"
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