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. 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.

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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)

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References

External links

The Shells Discography

The Shells Biography I

The Shells Biography II

Doo-wop groups

Musical groups established in 1957

Musical groups from Brooklyn

1957 establishments in New York City

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