The Regents
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Biography
[Edit]Guy Villari (lead), Sal Cuomo (first tenor), Ernie Maresca (baritone), and Chuck Fassert (second tenor) formed in the Bronx, NY, in 1958 as the Montereys. Signing with Seville Records, they cut two Maresca songs that went unreleased, and soon Donnie Jacobucci replaced a disappointed Maresca. They recorded their demonstration records at the Regents Sound Studios, prompting a name change to the Regents, but their first release didn't happen until 1961, three years after they started.
"Barbara Ann" was recorded in 1958, but more than 50 recording companies said "no," causing them to disband before 1959 rolled around. Jacobucci's younger brother Eddie revived the Regents by accident. His group, the Consorts, lacked original songs for an audition so they cut a version of "Barbara Ann" from an old demo Eddie found around the house. When the owner of Cousins Records heard the song, he decided to put it out, not by the Consorts, but by the Regents. With Eddie replacing Guy, the original group reunited, and Cousins released "Barbara Ann" in March of 1961. The stuttering doo wop became a number one record in New York; the demand was overwhelming and Cousins leased it to Roulette/Gee for worldwide distribution and saw it soared to number 13 pop and number seven R&B.
A second single, "Runaround," charted at number 28 pop and number 30 R&B; a third single, "Liar," didn't chart, and neither did a fourth, "Oh Baby." They disbanded but emerged in 1964 as the Runarounds, waxing and releasing five singles on as many labels. The Runarounds were Villari, Fassert, Ronnie Lapinsky, and Sal Corrente; their first single, "Unbelievable," on Nat King Cole's short-lived KC label in 1963 didn't sell nor did their last, "You Lied," on MGM in 1967. Again they separated but reunited as the Regents in 1973 to play the oldie circuit. A copy of "Barbara Ann" on the Cousin label fetches around 1,200 dollars; the same recording on Gee sells for 25 dollars or less.
Collections
Title: Groups of the 60's
Title: Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: The Sunshine Collection
Title: The Very Best of White Doo Wop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Discover 60s Doo Wop
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Doo Wop Memories
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Legends of Rock n' Roll, Vol. 3
Genre: Rock
Title: Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Hits of the 60'S
Genre: Pop
Title: Doo Wop For Lovers
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Divine Doo Wop
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 60's Jukebox Hits
Genre: Alternative
Title: Doo Wop Deluxe
Genre: Alternative
Title: Doo Wop Diamonds
Genre: Alternative
Title: The Greatest Doo Wop
Genre:
Title: Doo Wop Classics
Genre:
Title: American Doo-Wop Essentials
Genre: Alternative
Title: Gleaming Doo Wop
Genre:
Title: American Doo Wop Hits
Genre:
Title: This is Doo-Wop
Genre: Alternative
Title: Doo Wop Classics Vol. 8
Genre: Pop
Title: Almost Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 6 (Original Recordings)
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock 'N' Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rock & Roll Heaven, Vol. 4
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: Do Doo-Wop, Vol. 3
Genre: Pop
Title: American One Hit Wonders of 1961, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: One Hit Wonders - Vol. 4
Title: Dop Wop Rare Oldie Classics Vol 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Underground '60s British Invasion
Genre: Rock
Title: Doo Wop Essentials
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Guitar Mania Vol. 22
Genre: Rock
Title: Guitar Mania Vol. 14
Genre: Rock
Title: Shadows Mania
Genre: Rock
Title: Shadows Mania
Genre: Rock
Title: Collector's Songs, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Car Trax - California Cruisin'
Genre: Rock
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 35
Genre: Pop
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1961, Vol. 10
Genre: Pop
Title: A Mix of Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Rock
Title: Almost Big Hits of 1962, Vol. 10 (Original Recordings)
Genre: Pop
Title: Highschool Hits - Doo Wop
Genre:
Title: Essential Doo Wop Rockers
Genre: Alternative
Title: Traces of Twangsville
Genre: Rock
Title: That Driving Beat, Vol. 2 (Remastered)
Genre: Rock
Title: Rockabilly Wildcats
Genre: Rock
Title: Teenage Rockabilly
Genre: Rock
Title: Essential Doo Wop Anthems
Genre: Alternative
Title: American Jukebox Hits
Genre: Alternative
Title: Greatest Big Hits of 1961, Vol. 15
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock 'N Roll at Its Best
Genre: Rock
Title: Classics From the 60'S
Genre: Rock
Title: 1960's School Party Night (Re-recorded Version)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: 50 Great Teenage Radio Hits from Way Back When
Genre: Rock
Title: De Rock 'N Roll Methode, Vol. 26
Genre: Rock
Title: Twangvision
Genre: Rock
Title: Twangy Guitars - Silky Strings, Vol. 6
Genre: Rock
Title: Rock & Roll Heaven
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: Old Gold Accapellas Vol 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Sound Of Summer
Featuring albums
Title: American Graffiti (Soundtrack (Highlights))
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Best of Rock 'n' Roll & Jukebox Music: 100 Greatest Hits from the 50s & 60s
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock
Title: The Best Doo Wop Collection Ever - 100 Unforgettable Tracks
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Wide Skirts, Drape Coats & Brothel Creepers, Vol. 7
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: In the Summertime
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: American Graffiti (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
