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Harker

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49. There are many nice recordings of it, but this is easily my favorite.

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #47)

Sat May 9, 2026, 07:40 AM

2 hrs ago

Smooth and ethereal, as are many of their other songs.🦩

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Second that VGNonly Apr 30 #19

The Flamingos take on it came out when I was but three months old... Harker Apr 30 #21

That's mine! OldBaldy1701E 2 hrs ago #47

There are many nice recordings of it, but this is easily my favorite. Harker 2 hrs ago #49

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Great song! red dog 1 18 hrs ago #45

I actually love this tune. It is not my 'fave' do-wop' but it is a good one. OldBaldy1701E 2 hrs ago #48

I completely forgot about this one... bobalew 5 sec ago #50