Although the Fleetwoods' sound was smooth, without many of the rougher edges of doo wop groups, they were one of the few white vocal groups of the late '50s and early '60s to enjoy success not only on the pop charts, but also the R&B charts. The Fleetwoods' forte was ballads -- beginning with their 1959 debut single, "Come Softly to Me," the group racked up a number of hits over the next three years, and nearly all of them were ballads. The group broke up in 1963, but their songs -- particularly "Come Softly to Me" -- became pop-rock classics of the pre-British Invasion era. Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis, and Gary Troxell formed the Fleetwoods while attending high school in Olympia, WA. Originally, the group consisted only of Christopher and Ellis, but the duo soon asked Troxell to accompany them on trumpet. Shortly after his arrival in the group, Troxell abandoned the trumpet and concentrated on singing once the other two members heard a portion of a song he had written. Following some contributions from Christopher and Ellis, the group had written "Come Softly to Me." They began performing the song at various events around Olympia, eventually gaining the attention of Bob Reisdorff, who ran the Seattle-based label, Dolphin Records. Dolphin released "Come Softly to Me" early in 1959 and the song became an instant hit, climbing to number one on the pop charts and number five on the R&B charts; it also reached the Top Ten in UK The Fleetwoods weren't able to .... + Informações

THIS WAS THE FLEETWOODS SECOND # 1 SONG IN 1959. LYRICS: Our guardian star lost all his glow The day that I lost you He lost all his glitter the day you said, no And his silver turned to blue Like him, I am doubtful that your love is true But if you decide to call on me Ask for Mr. Blue I'm Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) When you say you love me (ah, Mr. Blue) Then prove it by goin' out on the sly Provin' your love isn't true Call me Mr. Blue I'm Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) When you say you're sorry (ah, Mr. Blue) Then turn around, headin' for the lights of town Hurtin' me through and through Call me Mr. Blue I stay at home at night (I stay at home) Right by the phone at night (right by the phone) But you won't call And II won't hu-urt my pride (call me Mr) I won't tell you (wah-a-wah-ooh) While you paint the town (ah, Mr. Blue) A bright red to turn it upside down I'm paintin' it too But I'm paintin' it blue Call me Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) Call me Mr. Blue (wah-a-wah-ooh) Call me Mr. Blue. + Informações

Although the Fleetwoods' sound was smooth, without many of the rougher edges of doo wop groups, they were one of the few white vocal groups of the late '50s and early '60s to enjoy success not only on the pop charts, but also the R&B charts. The Fleetwoods' forte was ballads -- beginning with their 1959 debut single, "Come Softly to Me," the group racked up a number of hits over the next three years, and nearly all of them were ballads. The group broke up in 1963, but their songs -- particularly "Come Softly to Me" -- became pop-rock classics of the pre-British Invasion era. Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis, and Gary Troxell formed the Fleetwoods while attending high school in Olympia, WA. Originally, the group consisted only of Christopher and Ellis, but the duo soon asked Troxell to accompany them on trumpet. Shortly after his arrival in the group, Troxell abandoned the trumpet and concentrated on singing once the other two members heard a portion of a song he had written. Following some contributions from Christopher and Ellis, the group had written "Come Softly to Me." They began performing the song at various events around Olympia, eventually gaining the attention of Bob Reisdorff, who ran the Seattle-based label, Dolphin Records. Dolphin released "Come Softly to Me" early in 1959 and the song became an instant hit, climbing to number one on the pop charts and number five on the R&B charts; it also reached the Top Ten in UK The Fleetwoods weren't able to .... + Informações

Original song, oldie.. + Informações

original song, oldie.. + Informações

A Clip from the PBS Special, "My Music: 50's Pop Parade", broadcast on August 1, 2007. In this clip they sing, "Come Softly to Me". U-Tube wouldn't allow me to upload new clips as well as removing a couple that I had on here, so I finally realized that I could host them myself. All of my video clips can be found at my website, mrironsides.com.. + Informações

WENT TO # 1 IN 1959. THE GROUP FORMED IN OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON IN 1958. LYRICS: Come Softly To Me Words and Music by The Fleetwoods (Gary Troxel, Gretchen Christopher, and Barbara Ellis) Words (in parentheses) are sung by Gretchen and Barbara only Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm Mm dooby do (Come softly, darling) (Come softly, darling) (Come softly, darling) (Come softly, darling) (Come softly, darling) (Come to me, sta-ay) (You're my ob-session) (For ever and a da-ay) I want, want you to kno-o-ow I love, I love you so Please hold, hold me so tight All through, all through the night.. (Speak softly, darling) (Hear what I sa-ay) (I love you always) (Always, always) I've waited, waited so long For your kisses and your love Please come, come to me From up, from up above (Come softly, darling) (Come softly, darling) I need, need you so much Wanna feel your wa-arm touch Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm. + Informações

Although the Fleetwoods' sound was smooth, without many of the rougher edges of doo wop groups, they were one of the few white vocal groups of the late '50s and early '60s to enjoy success not only on the pop charts, but also the R&B charts. The Fleetwoods' forte was ballads -- beginning with their 1959 debut single, "Come Softly to Me," the group racked up a number of hits over the next three years, and nearly all of them were ballads. The group broke up in 1963, but their songs -- particularly "Come Softly to Me" -- became pop-rock classics of the pre-British Invasion era. Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis, and Gary Troxell formed the Fleetwoods while attending high school in Olympia, WA. Originally, the group consisted only of Christopher and Ellis, but the duo soon asked Troxell to accompany them on trumpet. Shortly after his arrival in the group, Troxell abandoned the trumpet and concentrated on singing once the other two members heard a portion of a song he had written. Following some contributions from Christopher and Ellis, the group had written "Come Softly to Me." They began performing the song at various events around Olympia, eventually gaining the attention of Bob Reisdorff, who ran the Seattle-based label, Dolphin Records. Dolphin released "Come Softly to Me" early in 1959 and the song became an instant hit, climbing to number one on the pop charts and number five on the R&B charts; it also reached the Top Ten in UK The Fleetwoods weren't able to .... + Informações

I have decided to put my whole music collection on Youtube. I do not own the rights to any of the songs. #128 Unchained Melody (A Cappella Version) by The Fleetwoods Album: Mr. Blue Year: 1959 Written By: Alex North/Hy Zaret 12/3/10 - 150 Views 1/28/11 - 1071 Views 1/10/12 - 13662 Views. + Informações

*STEREO*. The Fleetwoods sing "Goodnight My Love". Probably the best version I've heard.. + Informações

1962. + Informações

"Tragedy," sung by The Fleetwoods, written by Fred Burch and Gerald Nelson. Charted at No. 9 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1961. Dedicated to someone very dear to me who is gone forever.... + Informações

THE FLEETWOODS song: Mr. Blue - recorded from vinyl - year: 1959 USA - trios : Barbara Ellis, Gary Troxel, Gretchen Christopher **If you are someone who objects to the use of this song for copyright reasons then please tell me and I will remove this.**. + Informações

Fleetwood Mac's legendary guitarist Lindsey Buckingham gives an exclusive lesson for Guitar World. In Part 1, Lindsey talks about his Picking Style, and demonstrates how to play the classic hit "Landslide.". + Informações

*STEREO*. The Fleetwoods sing "Outside My Window", beautifully.. + Informações

from 1962 on Dolton LP 8020. + Informações

www.facebook.com 71'-92' Cadillac Fleetwoods and 65'-84' Cadillac DeVilles Song:Boss Hogg Outlawz-"Ride With No Ceiling". + Informações

1959. + Informações

The Fleetwoods sing (despite what it says in the video)"Hurt Him".. + Informações

Although the Fleetwoods' sound was smooth, without many of the rougher edges of doo wop groups, they were one of the few white vocal groups of the late '50s and early '60s to enjoy success not only on the pop charts, but also the R&B charts. The Fleetwoods' forte was ballads -- beginning with their 1959 debut single, "Come Softly to Me," the group racked up a number of hits over the next three years, and nearly all of them were ballads. The group broke up in 1963, but their songs -- particularly "Come Softly to Me" -- became pop-rock classics of the pre-British Invasion era. Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis, and Gary Troxell formed the Fleetwoods while attending high school in Olympia, WA. Originally, the group consisted only of Christopher and Ellis, but the duo soon asked Troxell to accompany them on trumpet. Shortly after his arrival in the group, Troxell abandoned the trumpet and concentrated on singing once the other two members heard a portion of a song he had written. Following some contributions from Christopher and Ellis, the group had written "Come Softly to Me." They began performing the song at various events around Olympia, eventually gaining the attention of Bob Reisdorff, who ran the Seattle-based label, Dolphin Records. Dolphin released "Come Softly to Me" early in 1959 and the song became an instant hit, climbing to number one on the pop charts and number five on the R&B charts; it also reached the Top Ten in UK The Fleetwoods weren't able to .... + Informações

I have decided to put my whole music collection on Youtube. I do not own the rights to any of the songs. #124 Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods Album: Mr. Blue Year: 1959 Written By: Barbara Ellis/Gary Troxel/Gretchen Christopher 1/28/11 - 110 Views 6/1/11 - 1189 Views 4/18/12 - 15901 Views. + Informações

The delicate harmonies of the Fleetwoods were prevalent on the airwaves of 1959 such as this recording of "Mr. Blue", #1 in the nation from September of that year.. + Informações

Tragedy - The Fleetwoods. + Informações

1963. + Informações

I have decided to put my whole music collection on Youtube. I do not own the rights to any of the songs. #129 You Mean Everything To Me by The Fleetwoods Album: Mr. Blue Year: 1959 Written By: Tommy Kaspar 3/4/11 - 100 Views 1/10/12 - 1301 Views. + Informações