The Cadillacs Live 1956 - Speedo/Woe Is Me (AUDIO ONLY) video free download

Nickygino 1964

Originally the "CADILLACS" came together as a group in early 1953, as the "CARNATIONS." Hailing from Harlem, NYC, (with the help of manager Esther Navarro) Earl Carroll along with J.R. Bailey and the Cadillacs (vocal group Hall of Fame 2004) went on to record some true "Classic Do-Wopp" records in the 1950s, on the JOSIE record label. Their classic song (done by so many groups over the years) "Gloria" and "Wonder Why" were recorded in 1954. I personally love "Zoom" and "The Girl I Love." In 1955, their most notorious record "Speedo" was released, bringing a large white teenage audience to black rock and roll do-wopp music. In 1959, the Cadillacs were featured in the movie "Go Johnny Go." Despite many line-up changes over the years, the Cadillacs have always been considered a premiere true original do-wopp group, from 1950s NYC. They have always entertained us and were truly loved and embraced in the NY Metro area. Their songs were constantly played on the old "WCBSFM 101.1 FM NYC" radio station. (this was NYC's oldie's station of the past) Earl Carroll was a gentlemen and will be missed by many. He is a true part of 1950s America and will never be forgotten. RIP Earl and J.R. I thank you and the Cadillacs for all the great music and memories you have given us over the years....rock on....

Jerry Kennedy

Awesome Stuff thecountofbasie ! I'm sure that you remember when The Basie was Freed's R n R Band with Tony Bennett as the Guy Singer! :))

Jordan Franklin

wrong group picture (the first one )... those were the penguins

Santiago Fuentes

they all call me speedo but my real name is... duke duke duke of Earl (someone have to make this mix... jajaja)

keith jones

Way before my time Still loved so much that I built a huge collection of early rock

doowop1972

"Real" talent here folks....

SERGIO 72

FALTA VICENTICO

thecountofbasie

I think at least one might be...lame flick, but some terrific and priceless performances (the only known film footage of Ritchie Valens, for one)

Themaddprof

They also appeared in Alan Freed's 1959 film "Go Johnny Go" where they performed "Please Mr. Johnson" and "Jay Walker." I'm not sure of that's on you tube. They were doing a doo wop comedy act that preceded The Coasters by a couple of years. Earl Carroll was one of the great underrated artists of our time. He dies while working a day job as a janitor while the lesser talents of today make millions.

grega1972

No words can explain how much I'm gonna miss Speedo Carroll ! He was my first singing teacher cuz I learned how to sing from the song "the girl I love "

thecountofbasie

At the time I posted, I don't think YouTube was allowing the original record to be posted, but it's around now, if you search

jpgrcougar

Nope -- Right out of NYC's Harlem. The lead singer, Earl Carroll was a school janitor, who ended up back in continuing ed classes as an adult because he only had a 2nd grade reading level.

jpgrcougar

Rest in peace, Earl Carroll -- we loved you as lead singer here, and in The Coasters. Thank you for a brilliant generation of music coming out of NYC's Harlem clubs. We are all richer because of you and your groups' contribution to music. Thank you.

pleshaw8

*R*I*P* Mr. Earl.

830texas830

it was a glorious time

thecountofbasie

Harlem, New York, actually

weldon johnson

Were these gentlemen from Detroit?

ZeroJSRF

This is a different version from Mafia II, but same ole' speedo!

DudeBearCow

The wiseguys were all over the place.

Sage Mills

@vwhite490 ive been looking for this song for about a year