![]() ![]() Ironically, the group had broken up by the time "Rama Lama Ding Dong" became a hit in 1961. In 1961, disc jockeys began playing the song again because it sounded similar to the Marcels' current hit, "Blue Moon." Within a few months, the single was re-released on Twin Records - this time with the correct song title - and it quickly scaled the pop charts, peaking at number 21. The song was written by the lead singer for The Edsels, and was released as their first single under the erroneous title of 'Lama Rama Ding Dong' in 1958. "Rama Lama Ding Dong" became a local hit, but made no impact nationally. Watch 20:55 The Muppets Video Diary - Interactive Video A Shepherd and some sheep sing ' Rama Lama Ding Dong ' for the opening number in episode 417 of The Muppet Show. The Edsels' first single was a song Jones had written, "Rama Lama Ding Dong." The first pressings on Dub Records were mislabeled "Lama Rama Ding Dong." Through the publisher, the group landed a record deal with the small Dub Records. The Whiptones are teenage singing sensations from Wh. ![]() The group auditioned for a local Ohio music publisher in 1958. The Whiptones singing 'Rama Lama Ding Dong' acappella at Roxy & Dukes in Dunellen, NJ on July 10, 2016. The group consisted of lead vocalist George Jones, Jr., James Reynolds, Marshall Sewell, Harry Greene, and Larry Greene. DJ Ötzi20 Jahre DJ Ötzi - Party ohne Ende An Electrola recording 2019.Taking their name from Ford's legendary failed automobile, the Edsels formed in the tiny Ohio mill town of Campbell in the late '50s. Life Could Be A Dream will continue Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupRama Lama Ding Dong (Remastered 2019) A brief encounter with fame came for the Edsels when they recorded the doo wop masterpiece "Rama Lama Ding Dong." Originally released in 1958, the single became a hit some three years after its initial release, thanks to the efforts of diligent record collectors and disc jockeys. ![]()
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