The Flamingos

The most famous group with this name is a Doo-Wop group, established in 1953. They are best known for "I Only Have Eyes For You," in 1959. (originally a hit in 1934 for Ben Selvin and written by Harry Warren and Al Dubin). They recorded several uptempo songs through the 1960s, peaking at #26 in the UK Singles Chart with "The Boogaloo Party", released in 1966 by Phillips. A masterpiece with latin rhythm.

They recorded several uptempo songs through the 1960s, peaking at #26 in the UK Singles Chart with "The Boogaloo Party", released in 1966 by Phillips. A masterpiece with latin rhythm.

The group went through several major changes en route to becomming the epitome of Smooth Soul.

Version one would be the early group featuring a high 2nd tenor lead on songs like "I'll Be Home" and "Golden Teardrops" on Parrot, Checker, etc. Their harmony included 2 floating falsetto tenors, a baritone, bass, and lead.

Version two, like "I Only Have Eyes For You", would feature one floating falsetto, a second, baritone and bass harmony, and a lead,.

Version three featured a string of hits on End label, like "Love Walked In", "Time Was", and "Lovers Never Say Goodbye." This sound featured a dual (unison) baritone lead trading off with a solo 2nd tenor. Classic.