"Now we've turned into oldies but we were newies then."Here's a few clips I found really touching, not only because of my love of classic doo wop music but because of the tender respect these performers feel for the music, the history and each other. As you'll see, they all involve Kenny Vance, a very successful music producer who also is a fine singer. In fact, Vance was an original member of Jay and the Americans and he now performs with the popular Brooklyn group, Kenny Vance and The Planotones.
The first clip is an impromptu rendition of "Just Two Kind of People in the World" with Vance joining Little Anthony and the Imperials. The second is an endearing moment with Vance and original Drifter Charlie Thomas. They overlook the old Paramount Theater in New York and do a little bit of the Turbans' "When You Dance" together. Very sweet. And finally, take that second cup of tea and listen to the provocative nostalgia of the Plantones' signature song, "Looking for an Echo." (You gotta' love those hats!)
