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The Devotions

voc, b, *1960 US, Astoria, Queens
Singer / Musician of Rock and R&B/Soul

The Devotions were an American vocal group from Astoria, Queens, New York, formed in 1960. They released a single of a novelty song called "Rip Van Winkle" in 1961 on Delta Records; the tune was re-released on Roulette Records in 1962 and again on Roulette in 1964. The tune became a hit on the third release, peaking at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Bass
Genres
  • Rock
  • R&B/Soul
Popular Tracks   
Rip Van Winkle on The Roulette Story by Various Artists
Devil's Gotten Into My Baby on The Return Of Halloween Nuggets by Various Artists
So Glad You're Home on So Glad You're Home / The Dawning of Love by Retta Young & The Devotions
Teardrops Follow Me on Explosive Doowops, Vol. 11 by Various Artists
Appetites on The Devotions by The Devotions
I'll Say It on The Devotions by The Devotions
Detox Queen on The Devotions by The Devotions
No Greater Love on Retta Young And The Devotions by Retta Young & The Devotions
Love Has Found It's Way To Me on Retta Young And The Devotions by Retta Young & The Devotions
The Happiest Girl In The World on Retta Young And The Devotions by Retta Young & The Devotions

Track list and 30sec audio provided by

Discography
Title Artist Year Type
The Lost Tapes And All Their 45'sThe Devotions2002Compil.
How Do You Speak (To An Angel) / Teardrops Follow MeThe Devotions1972Single
Zindy LouThe Devotions1964Single
A Sunday Kind Of Love / Tears From A Broken HeartThe Devotions1964Single
Rip Van Winkle / (I Love You) For Sentimental ReasonsThe Devotions1961Single
A Sunday Kind Of Love / Snow WhiteThe DevotionsSingle
Picture In My Wallet / Rip Van WinkleDarrell & The Oxfords / The DevotionsSingle
ErleneThe DevotionsSingle
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Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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