The Devotions
The Devotions performing in 2016
The Devotions performing in 2016
Background information
OriginAstoria, Queens, New York
Genres
Years active1960–present
Websitewww.thedevotions.net

The Devotions are an American doo-wop group.[1] Their single of a novelty song called "Rip Van Winkle" was released in 1961 on Delta Records; the tune was re-released on Roulette Records in 1962 and again on Roulette in 1963.[2] The song became a hit on its third release, peaking as high as No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.[3]

Members

  • Bob Weisbrod
  • Ray Sanchez
  • Andy Sanchez
  • Bob Hovorka
  • Frank Pardo
  • Joe Pardo
  • Eugene McCaffery
  • Daniel DeMauro
  • Joe Del Pizzo
  • Al Vieco
  • Joe Spano
  • Phil Russo

References

  1. Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 685. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  2. Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
  3. "The Devotions | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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