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Little Anthony and the Imperials is an American rhythm and blues/soul vocal group from New York City founded by Clarence Collins in the 1950s and named in part for its lead singer, Jerome Anthony "Little Anthony" Gourdine, who was noted for his high-pitched voice. In addition to Collins and Gourdine, the original Imperials included Ernest Wright, Gloster "Nate" Rogers, and Tracy Lord, the last two of whom were subsequently replaced by Sammy Strain. The group was one of the very few doo-wop groups to enjoy sustained success on the R&B and pop charts throughout the 1960s. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 4, 2009, 23 years after the group's first year of eligibility for induction.
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The Sock Hop Collection [2017]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hurt So Bad | 2:17 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:16 |
| Going Out of My Head | 2:28 |
| I’m on the Outside (Lookin’ In) | 3:07 |
Tears on My Pillow/Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop [2014]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:10 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:01 |
Doo Wop Legends: Little Anthony and the Imperials [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Cover the Waterfront | 2:22 |
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:35 |
| The Diary | 2:33 |
| Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop | 2:09 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:13 |
| All or Nothing at All | 2:50 |
| Please Say You Want Me | 2:47 |
| Undecided | 2:00 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:15 |
| I'll Never Smile Again | 2:45 |
| If You Are But a Dream | 2:51 |
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore | 2:54 |
Essential Doo Wop, Vol. 2: 100 Essential Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:35 |
| Two People in the World | 2:35 |
Essential Doo Wop, Vol. 3: 100 Essential Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Please Say You Want Me | 2:47 |
| I'll Never Smile Again | 2:45 |
Essential Doo Wop, Vol. 5: 100 Essential Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore | 2:54 |
Essential Doo Wop, Vol. 6: 100 Essential Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| If You Are But a Dream | 2:51 |
Essential Doo Wop, Vol. 7: 100 Essential Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop | 2:09 |
| So Much | 2:25 |
Essential Doo Wop, Vol. 8: 100 Essential Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Cover the Waterfront | 2:22 |
Essential Doo Wop, Vol. 9: 100 Essential Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Over the Rainbow | 2:13 |
| The Diary | 2:33 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:15 |
Street Corner Symphonies: The Complete Story of Doo Wop, Vol. 11: 1959 [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:08 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 10: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Please Say You Want Me | 2:47 |
| The Diary | 2:33 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 12: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'll Never Smile Again | 2:45 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 13: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:35 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 14: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| If You Are But a Dream | 2:51 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 18: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Over the Rainbow | 2:13 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 2: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Two People in the World | 2:35 |
| You Were Mine | 1:58 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 4: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop | 2:09 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 5: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Cover the Waterfront | 2:22 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 7: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:15 |
The History of Doo Wop, Vol. 9: 50 Unforgettable Doo Wop Tracks [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore | 2:54 |
Street Corner Symphonies: The Complete Story of Doo Wop, Vol. 10 (1958) [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:18 |
Tears On My Pillow: 40 Classic Doo Wop Hits [2012]
Amy's Jukebox: The Music That Inspired Amy Winehouse [2011]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:08 |
Lemon Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes [10 Disc Box Set] [2011]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:17 |
25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts [Digital Download] [2010]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Two People In the World | 3:09 |
25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts [Night 1] [2010]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Two People in the World | 3:08 |
25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts [Nights 1 & 2] [2010]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Two People In the World | 3:08 |
Little Anthony & the Imperials Meet the Ravens [2009]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:22 |
| Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop | 2:12 |
| Two People in the World | 3:01 |
| The Diary | 2:37 |
Rock Around the Hits: 48 Star Performances From the Rock 'N' Roll Greats [2009]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm Alright |
Tears on My Pillow [Collectables] [2009]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:22 |
| I Cover the Waterfront | 2:26 |
| Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop | 2:12 |
| The Diary | 2:37 |
| So Much | 2:26 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:18 |
| If You Are But a Dream | 2:50 |
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:38 |
| Two People in the World | 2:40 |
Yesterday's Gold: 60 Golden Oldies of the 50's [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears On My Pillow | |
| Shimmy, Shimmy Ko-Ko-Bop |
You'll Never Know [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hurt So Bad | 5:01 |
| Goin' out of My Head | 5:32 |
| Take Me Back | 3:09 |
| Two People in the World | 4:25 |
Dick Clark's American Bandstand 50th Anniversary [2007]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' out of My Head | 2:29 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:16 |
Dick Clark's American Bandstand, Vol. 1: Best Of The Spotlight Dances [2007]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' out of My Head | 2:29 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:16 |
Absolutely the Best [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:28 |
| Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop | 2:09 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:18 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:14 |
| I Miss You So | 2:36 |
| The Ten Commandments of Love | 3:05 |
| Take Me Back | 2:35 |
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:07 |
| Two People in the World | 2:34 |
| So Much | 2:22 |
| I'm Alright | 2:10 |
Greatest Hits [Collectables] [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:29 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:14 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:19 |
| I Miss You So | 2:36 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:09 |
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:07 |
| Take Me Back | 2:35 |
| The Ten Commandments of Love | 3:04 |
K-Earth Oldies Radio: Motown, Soul & Great Rock 'N Roll: Soul [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:30 |
Lowrider Oldies, Vol. 7-9: Cruisin Chrome Series [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:27 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:11 |
Shimmy Shimmy Ko-Ko Bop and Other Hits [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:10 |
| Two People in the World | 2:37 |
| So Much | 2:29 |
| Please Say You Want Me | 2:49 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:16 |
Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop: The Soundtrack [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | |
| Two People in the World |
20th Century Rocks: '60s Rock 'n Roll - Tossin' and Turnin' [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:33 |
Lowrider Oldies, Vols. 1-9: Cruisin' Chrome Series [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:27 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:12 |
Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop, Vol. 1: The Greatest Songs from Early Rock 'n' Roll [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:08 |
Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop, Vol. 2: More of the Great Songs from Early Rock 'n' Roll [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm Alright [Stereo] | 2:27 |
Shama Lama Ding Dong: The Sensational Sounds of Doo Wop [Starbucks Exclusive] [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow |
Spotlight on End, Vols.1-4: R&B Classics [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:38 |
| Please Say You Want Me | 2:47 |
| The Diary | 2:33 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:18 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:08 |
| So Much | 2:27 |
| Two People in the World | 2:36 |
Classic Pop Hits, Vol. 1 [2000]
The Very Best of Little Anthony & the Imperials [2000]
25 Greatest Hits [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:18 |
| Two People in the World | 2:36 |
| So Much | 2:24 |
| Diary | 2:33 |
| I'm Alright | 2:25 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:08 |
| Please Say You Want Me | 2:47 |
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:01 |
| Goin Out of My Head | |
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:28 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:17 |
| Take Me Back | 2:40 |
| I Miss You So | 2:35 |
| Out of Sight, Out of Mind | 2:40 |
| Hurt | 2:09 |
| Ten Commandments of Love | 3:05 |
| Better Use Your Head | 2:49 |
George Goldner Presents End Story [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:17 |
| I'm Alright | 2:36 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:08 |
I'm on the Outside (Looking In)/Goin' Out of My Head [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:11 |
| Where Did Our Love Go | 2:00 |
| The Girl from Ipanema | 2:48 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:14 |
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:29 |
| Hurt | 2:10 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:19 |
| Take Me Back | 2:36 |
| Who's Sorry Now? | 3:14 |
| I Miss You So | 2:37 |
| The Ten Commandments of Love [*] | 3:06 |
I'm on the Outside (Looking In)/Reflections [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:12 |
| Where Did Our Love Go | 2:00 |
| The Girl from Ipanema | 2:48 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:14 |
Rock -N- Roll's Greatest Hits of All Time Early 60s, Vol. 2 [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:50 |
Tears on My Pillow [Dressed to Kill] [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm Alright | 2:09 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:15 |
| Two People in the World | 2:34 |
| So Much | 2:20 |
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:33 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:07 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:12 |
The Ultimate History of Rock & Roll Collection, Vol. 6: Vocal Groups [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:34 |
We Are the Imperials/Shades of the 40's [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:18 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:11 |
| So Much | 2:18 |
| The Diary | 2:34 |
| Love Is a Many Splendored Thing | 2:35 |
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:35 |
| Two People in the World | 2:18 |
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore | 2:52 |
| They Say It's Wonderful | 2:55 |
| If You Are But a Dream | 2:49 |
| Undecided | 1:59 |
| All or Nothing at All | 2:49 |
| I'll Never Smile Again | 2:43 |
20th Century Rocks, Vol. 6: '60s Rock N Roll - Tossin' and Turnin' [1997]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:34 |
Doo Wop Under the Covers [1997]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Cover the Waterfront | |
| Please Say You Want Me | |
| Over the Rainbow | |
| When You Wish Upon a Star |
JukeBox Favorites: The Very Best of the Jukebox Hits! [1997]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hurt So Bad | |
| Goin' Out of My Head |
Four by Four, Vol. 2 [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:17 |
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:30 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:20 |
| Take Me Back | 2:39 |
Goin' Out of My Head/Payin' Our Dues [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:34 |
| Hurt | 2:10 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:20 |
| Take Me Back | 2:38 |
| Who's Sorry Now? | 3:15 |
| I Miss You So | 2:37 |
| Better Use Your Head | 2:54 |
The Best of Little Anthony & the Imperials [EMI] [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:08 |
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:30 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:18 |
| Take Me Back [Single Version] | 2:37 |
| Take Me Back - | 2:38 |
| I Miss You So | 2:33 |
| Hurt | 2:07 |
| Better Use Your Head | 2:52 |
| The Ten Commandments of Love | 3:04 |
American Jukebox Classics, Vol. 3: Music For Young Lovers [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:28 |
Greatest Hits [EMI-Capitol Special Markets] [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:29 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:14 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:19 |
| I Miss You So | 2:36 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:09 |
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:07 |
| Take Me Back | 2:35 |
| The Ten Commandments of Love | 3:04 |
Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko Ko Bop [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | |
| Goin' Out of My Head | |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | |
| Two People in the World | |
| So Much | |
| The Diary | |
| I'm Alright |
End Records, Vol. 1 [1994]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:38 |
| Please Say You Want Me | 2:47 |
| The Diary | 2:33 |
For Collectors Only [1992]
For Collectors Only (40 Songs) [1992]
EMI Legends of Rock N' Roll: 24 Greatest Hits of All Time [1991]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:31 |
Tears on My Pillow & Other Greats [1990]
Best of Little Anthony [Capitol] [1989]
The Best of Little Anthony & the Imperials [Rhino] [1989]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:15 |
| Two People in the World | 2:35 |
| So Much | 2:26 |
| The Diary | 2:31 |
| I'm Alright | 2:10 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:07 |
| Please Say You Want Me | 2:45 |
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 2:55 |
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:50 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:15 |
| Take Me Back | 2:34 |
| I Miss You So | 2:33 |
Outside Lookin' In [1984]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | |
| Goin' Out of My Head | |
| Hurt So Bad | |
| Take Me Back | |
| I Miss You So | |
| Hurt | |
| Ten Commandments of Love | |
| Better Use Your Head |
The Best of Little Anthony [EMI] [1966]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | |
| The Ten Commandments of Love | |
| Goin' Out of My Head | |
| Take Me Back [Single Version] | |
| I Miss You So | |
| Hurt | |
| Better Use Your Head |
Goin' Out of My Head [1965]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:30 |
| Hurt | 2:07 |
| Hurt So Bad | 2:18 |
| Take Me Back | 2:34 |
| Who's Sorry Now | 3:14 |
| I Miss You So | 2:33 |
I'm on the Outside (Looking In) [1964]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:06 |
| Where Did Our Love Go? | 0:02 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:14 |
We Are the Imperials Featuring Little Anthony [1959]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:20 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:14 |
| The Diary | 2:34 |
| Two People in the World | 2:44 |
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:36 |
| So Much | 2:24 |
| Love Is a Many Splendored Thing | 2:16 |
Greatest Hits
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:21 |
| When You Wish Upon a Star | 2:35 |
| Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop | 2:11 |
| Over the Rainbow | 2:16 |
It All Started with Doo Wop
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out Of My Head | 2:30 |
| I'm On the Outside (Looking In) | 3:08 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:18 |
| Two People In the World | 2:37 |
It All Started with Doo Wop: Looking for an Echo
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:30 |
| I'm on the Outside (Looking In) | 3:08 |
| Tears on My Pillow | 2:18 |
| Two People in the World | 2:37 |
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Young Love [StarVista]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Cherie Amour | 2:53 |
| Goin' Out of My Head | 2:28 |
| You Belong To Me | 2:44 |
| I'm On the Outside (Looking In) | 3:07 |
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