The Blue Jays
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Biography
[Edit]The Blue Jays perfectly represent the transitional era between '50s R&B and the '60s soul era by singing doo wop-styled songs with a gospelly lead vocal. They are best known for their 1961 Top 40 hit "Lovers Island," which many consider to be the last hit record in true doo wop style.
The Los Angeles-based vocal quartet — Leon Peels (b. 1936, Newport, AR), Van Richardson, Alex Manigo, and Leonard Davidson (aka "Len" and "Tree Tall Len") — came together in the suburb of Venice, CA, in 1961. Following an appearance at an amateur show at the Fox Theater in Venice, the group were put in touch with country singer Werly Fairburn, who signed them to his Milestone label. Milestone's roster consisted mostly of rockabilly bands and had already achieved some success with the Paradons ("Diamonds and Pearls").
The Blue Jays' first single "Lovers Island," written by Peels and Manigeault, seemed almost like a throwback to an earlier time in vocal group music. Though it was not a big seller like other vocal act singles of the time by groups like the Jive Five or the Dreamlovers — it charted in the pop Top 40 at number 31 and performed well on the local L.A. R&B charts — it served as a beautiful swan song for the doo wop era. Milestone also released an album pairing the Paradons with the Blue Jays.
The group followed their hit with singles like "Tears Are Falling" (1961) and "The Right to Love" (1962), but nothing came of them and the group broke up in early 1962. Leon Peels later recorded a number of singles — including "On a Magic Island" — for Whirlybird Records, backed by the Hi-Tensions.
Title: Rockin' Robin & The Blue Jays
Artist: The Blue Jays, Rockin Robin
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly
Title: The Blue Jays Meet Little Caesar & The Romans
Artist: Little Caesar, The Romans, The Blue Jays
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Classical
Collections
Title: American One Hit Wonders of 1961, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 40
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hit Sounds of the 1960's, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Boogie Woogie, Vol. 4
Genre: Blues
Title: US Rockin' Tracks!
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: U.S. Rock - Back On Track
Genre: Rock
Title: U.S. Rock - Back On Track
Genre: Rock
Title: Oldies Doo Wop Essentials Vol 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Rum Diary
Genre: Rock
Title: Golden Doo Wop, Vol. 5
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop Nest Eggs
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Collector's Doo Wop Classics Vol 8
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 34
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo Wop Gems
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Essential Doo-Wop
Genre: Pop
Title: Rare Gold Doo Wops Vol 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rare Doo Wop, Vol 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 30 Rare Black Doo-Wop Sounds Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Rockin' Boogie of the 50's, Vol. 2
Genre: Rock
Title: Everlasting Love
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: 30 Rare Black Doo - Wop Sounds Vol. 19
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: 30 Rare Black Doo - Wop Sounds Vol. 42
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: The Barry Record Story (CD3)
Genre: Garage, Jazz, Rockabilly
Title: Doo Wop Box Vol. 2 (CD4)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: The Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll Vol. 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll, Country, Pop
Title: Doo Wop Box 2: 101 More Vocal Group Gems (CD4)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll
Title: Rare Black Doo-Wop Sounds Collection Vol. 42
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll
Title: Rare Black Doo-Wop Sounds Collection Vol. 19
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll
Title: Rare Black Doo-Wop Sounds Collection Vol. 02
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock & Roll
Title: The Chess Story 1947-1975 (CD04)
Genre: Blues
Title: Nobody Wins - Stax Southern Soul 1975
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Australian Pop Of The 60's Vol. 3 The Real Thing (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Slow Boogie Rockin 1
Title: Ian Levines Solid Stax Sensations
Genre: Soul
Title: 100 Best Of Rock And Roll Love Songs (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock
Title: Loma Northern Soul: Classics & Revelations 1964-1968
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Featuring albums
Title: Best of Rock 'n' Roll & Jukebox Music: 100 Greatest Hits from the 50s & 60s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock
Title: Blues You Would Just Hate to Lose Vol 2
Artist: The Blues You Would Just Hate To Lose Vol II
Genre: Blues
Title: Rare Doo-Wop and Rhythm & Blues Vocal Groups, Vol. 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: The Big Broadcast, Vol. 12: Jazz and Popular Music of the 1920s and 1930s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Green Book (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Kris Bowers
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Green Book (Original Soundtrack)
Artist: Kris Bowers
Genre: Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack, Easy Listening
Title: Timeless Flight: The Voyage Continues (CD3)
Artist: Moody Blues
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Rock