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Composer of Rock
The Mello-Kings were a doo-wop group who became popular in the late 1950s, despite their only hit, "Tonite Tonite" (1957), never climbing higher than number 77 in the US charts.The group consisted of brothers Jerry and Bob Scholl, Eddie Quinn, Neil Arena and Larry Esposito. The quintet was formed in 1956 at a high school in Mount Vernon, New York, USA, under the guidance of manager Dick Levister. Originally named the Mellotones, the group was signed to the Herald label. "Tonite Tonite" was written by Billy Myles, a staff composer for the label. The group was forced to change its name after the single's release, as another group had already claimed Mellotones. The record lasted only ten weeks in the US pop, and the group was never able to repeat this success.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The Mello-Kings Meet The Five Satins | The Mello Kings Meet The Five Satins | 2007 | Compil. |
Tonite Tonite / Chip, Chip | The Mello Kings | 1966 | Single |
Walk Softly | The Mello Kings | 1962 | Single |
'Till There Were None / Penny | The Mello Kings | 1961 | Single |
The Fabulous Mello-Kings | The Mello Kings | 1960 | Single |
Kids Stuff / I Promise | The Mello Kings | 1960 | Single |
Tonight-Tonight | The Mello Kings | 1960 | Album |
Dear Mr. Jock | The Mello Kings | 1959 | Single |
Running To You / Chip Chip | The Mello Kings | 1959 | Single |
Valerie / She's Real Cool | The Mello Kings | 1958 | Single |
Baby Tell Me (Why Why Why) / The Only Girl (I'll Ever Love) | The Mello Kings | 1958 | Single |
Chapel On The Hill / Sassafras | The Mello Kings | 1957 | Single |
Tonite, Tonite / Do Baby Do | The Mello Kings | 1957 | Single |
Greatest Hits | The Mello Kings | Compil. | |
He'll Be Back / Tonight-Tonight | The Players / The Mello Kings | Single | |
Love At First Sight | The Mello Kings | Single | |
The Mellokings Greatest Hits | The Mello Kings | Compil. | |
Tonight, Tonight / Thrill Me | The Mello Kings | Single |