The Four Preps - Charmaine (1963) video free download
Bubbled under the Billboard Hot 100 at #116 in 1963. The Four Preps had displayed their skills at impersonating other vocal groups previously in their novelty records, "More Money For You And Me", and "The Big Draft". Here, they attempted to beat another vocal group at their own game! The Bachelors recording of "Charmaine" was becoming a big hit in the UK, and it was thought that the Preps might be able to repeat their success in the US before the Bachelors became well known in that country. Here, they copy their arrangement and vocal stylings note for note and do a really good job! I'm a fan of both groups. The song itself was a #1 hit for Guy Lombardo in 1927. The 1951 Mantovani version was also very popular. I have posted the Bachelors version as well.
Comments
10 years ago
Svein Ramberg
But the boys here, had better voices than The Bachelors, but I also loves both groups!11 years ago
Peter T L Leong
Lime popsicle. I am speechless. being a mantovani fan for years, I never knew there were word to the song til today and what a version!!! breathless. thank you.............................11 years ago
AyJay Schibig
Great tune from the Way Back ....12 years ago
Sumer61
@sharmaine24 Thanx, I was named after this song :)13 years ago
Charmaine Raymo
@sharmaine24 yayyy!14 years ago
TheLimePopsicle
You're welcome Carl!14 years ago
CarlDuke
Thanks for posting this one. Been looking for it for a long time.14 years ago
TheLimePopsicle
As do I, it's a great song!!!14 years ago
nancyfloressantos
I love most of the versions of this song. Very nostalgic.14 years ago
shatinterry
Yes they did, sound almost the same..14 years ago
TheLimePopsicle
They really did a great imitation of the Bachelors sound.14 years ago
shatinterry
This is just as good as the Bachelors' version, in fact.. very close,,Related Videos
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