Gee

The Crows

About Gee

"Gee", released in June 1953 by The Crows, is a song which has been credited as the first rock and roll hit by a rock and roll group. It is a doo-wop song, written by William Davis and Viola Watkins, and recorded by the Crows on the independent label, Rama Records, at Beltone Studios in New York City in February 1953. It charted in April 1954, one year later. It took a year to get recognized on Your Hit Parade. It landed No.2 on the rhythm and blues chart and No. 14 on the pop chart. It was the first 1950s doo-wop record to sell over one million records. Recorded on an independent label, it was one of the first such R&B records to crossover to the wider pop market. 


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The Crows

The Crows were an American R & B singing group who achieved commercial success in the 1950s. The group's first single and only major hit, "Gee", released in June 1953, has been credited with being the first Rock n’ Roll hit by a rock and roll group. It peaked at position #14 and #2, respectively, on the Billboard magazine pop and rhythm-and-blues charts in 1954. more »

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Written by: JAN GARBAREK

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5 facts about this song

Cultural Impact
"Gee" by The Crows is considered one of the first doo-wop songs to achieve mainstream success, reaching #14 on the Billboard charts in 1954.
Original Members
The Crows were an African-American doo-wop group formed in 1951 in Harlem, New York. The original members included Daniel "Sonny" Norton, Harold Major, Bill Davis, Jerry Wittick, and Gerald Hamilton.
Vocal Style
The lead vocals on "Gee" were performed by Daniel "Sonny" Norton, whose high-pitched voice helped define the doo-wop sound of the era.
Influential Cover
The song "Gee" was later covered by The Chords, another doo-wop group, in 1954. Their version became even more popular, reaching #2 on the Billboard charts.
Legacy
"Gee" is considered a classic in the doo-wop genre and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. Its catchy melody and simple lyrics have helped it endure as a timeless favorite.

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