Flamingos - Greatest Hits (1974) Vinyl LP • The Best of, I'll Be Home, Doo Wop

Catalog Number: M-1003-A-ST

Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+), Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Cover has creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); surface abrasions on front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine either has no text or is unreadable with severe wear. Heavy shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners alongside a split from top right corner. Opening shows signs of wear and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• I Only Have Eyes For You
• Love Walked In
• Golden Teardrops
• I Know Better
• Besame Mucho
• I'm Yours
• A Kiss From Your Lips
• Lovers Never Say Goodbye
• I'll Be Home
• When I Fall In Love
• Mio Amore
• At Night
• I Was Such A Fool
• The Vow

About The Record:

Greatest Hits, by Flamingos, released in 1988 by Rhino Records, compiles the group's most iconic doo-wop and R&B tracks from their peak years in the 1950s and early 1960s, showcasing their smooth harmonies and romantic style. Historically significant for capturing the essence of the Chicago-based vocal group's contribution to the doo-wop genre, the album highlights their influence on later R&B and soul music, with their sophisticated vocal arrangements earning them a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Key hit singles featured include I Only Have Eyes for You, a 1959 classic that reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the most enduring love songs of the era, and I'll Be Home, which hit No. 5 on the R&B charts in 1956. Other notable tracks like Golden Teardrops and Lovers Never Say Goodbye further demonstrate the group's emotive delivery and tight harmonies. The album serves as a definitive collection of The Flamingos' legacy, preserving their timeless sound for new generations.