Nino and the Ebb Tides

Nino and the Ebb Tides
Also known as The Ebb Tides
Origin Bronx, New York
Genres doo-wop
Years active 1956–1965[1]
Labels
Associated acts Rockin' Chairs[2]
Past members
  • Antonio Aiello[2]
  • Vinnie Drago[2]
  • Tony Delesio[3]
  • Ralph Bracco[3]
  • Tony Imbimbo[3]

Nino and the Ebb Tides were a doo-wop recording group based in the Bronx, New York, formed in 1956.[2]

Their first recording, Franny Franny, released as "The Ebb Tides", was the result of meeting talent scout Murray Jacobs in 1957.[4]

Later releases were on Jacobs' newly formed Recorte Records[3][5] before moving on to Madison Records.[1]

One of their recordings, Jukebox Saturday Night was a cover of a Glenn Miller tune.[6] On September 4. 1961, their Jukebox Saturday Night charted on Billboard's Top 100, reaching number 57.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Rosalsky, Mitch (2002). Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 181.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Warner, Jay (2006). American Singing Groups: A History from 1940 to Today. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 266. ISBN 0634099787.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Nino and the Ebb Tides". Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Nino and the Ebb Tides". All Music. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  5. ↑ "45 Discography for Recorte Records". Global Dog Productions. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  6. ↑ Twist & Shout: The Golden Age of American Rock 'N Roll Volume III 1960-1963. Pierian Press. 2002. p. 272. ISBN 978-0964658844.