The Encounters

The Encounters originated in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, mid 1963. By the end of the year they had a recording contract with Swan Records and recorded an original, "Don't Stop", written by Joe Venneri (Tokens) & Billy Carlucci (Billy & the Essentials). From 1963 to 1979 the group entertained in the Laurel's Country Club, The NY Hilton and the Friars Club as well as hundreds of corporate and private affairs. The Encounters, semi-retired from 1980 to 1991, and regrouped to perform December 1, 1991. Since reuniting they have appeared and sang on ABC's "One Life To Live" and made several appearances, singing live on the Don K. Reed Doo-Wop Shop WCBS-FM, Dennis Falcone's Remember Then Show on B-103FM and Mickey B's JukeBox Revue WGBB & WNYG-AM.

Since 1994 The Encounters have appeared at Gracie Mansion For Mayor Giuliani,, Claridge Casino, Atlantic City, NJ, "The Sands" Casino and also The Tropicana 2001, Westbury Music Fair..Dick Fox Holiday Show, Dec 16, 2000. Village Underground in New York City, Opened and performed with Garland Jeffreys, Feb 15 & 16th, 2002. They have appeared with or opened shows for Earl Lewis & the Channels, Speedo & The Cadillacs, Arlene Smith & the Chantels, Lenny Coco & The Chimes, The Duprees, Randy & The Rainbows, The Emotions, The Devotions, The Dubs, Larry Chance & The Earls, Freddie Scott, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, Emil Stucchio & the Classics, The Jive Five, The Passions, The Fireflies, The Harptones, The Monotones, Vito Piccone & the Elegants, The Five Discs and the Quotations,

Discography

Romantic Encounters

Oh Starlight Give Me A Girl If I Could Be With You One Night Moonglow You Know The Twelfth of Never My Baby Loves Me Too Young Up On The Mountain Let This Night Last My Vow To You Darling Can't You Tell Lonesome Kissin' Right By Her Side Oh Baby Please Queen Of Hearts

Formed in Bushwick, Brooklyn in 1963. Pete Milazzo and Charlie DiComo have been members from the beginning. Mike Levy joined in 1964, and Pete DeBenedetto and Roy Hutchings joined in 1991. The group, recorded and mixed here by Ronnie I, has the full, rich, deep-bass harmonic sound and sweet leads that we always look for in the best Doo-Wop recordings. 16 songs, some favorites are "Oh Starlight," "If I (Could Be With You Tonight)," "The Twelfth of Never," "Too Young," "My Vow to You," "Darling Can't You Tell," "Kissin'," "Oh Baby Please" and "Queen of Hearts." There's several songs we haven't heard before here; hearing new stuff is always a pleasure. Authentic, tasty Doo-Wop from one of the originals!

Don't Stop

Lorraine Love Potion #9 Need Your Love Because of You Darling Little Angel So You Will Know Oh Rosemarie My Imagination Don't Stop Gloria Crazy Bells No More Dorothy Young at Heart Deep In My Heart I Only Want You Before I Go

The Encounters started singing together on street corners in Brooklyn in 1963, releasing 'Don't Stop' on the Swan Label in 1964. Pete Milazzo and Charlie DiComo have been in the group from the start, and Mike Levy came aboard in 1966. Roy Hutchings and Pete DeBenedetto joined in 1991. These guys sing 'deep' doo-wop with a style that is all their own. 17 tracks in all, including 'Lorraine,' 'Because of You,' 'Crazy Bells,' and of course the title tune. Roots Brooklyn Doo-Wop!

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Hello You Can Come If You Want To House Where Lovers Dream I'll Never Know Ankle Braclet The Beat Of My Heart Thank You Pretty Lady Please Let Me Move You Would You Still Be My Girl When I Woke Up This Morning Dee I Possibility What Did Daddy Do Oh Baby Don't

The Encounters have been together as a singing group for nearly 40 years. (Favorites with audiences and critics, their latest Collectables release 'Don't Stop' was nominated as 'Album of the Year' and 'Song of the Year' by the Contemporary Acappella Society). On this disc, acappella gems such as 'Would You Still Be My Girl', 'House Where Lovers Dream', and 'What Did Daddy Do' get the street corner touch The Encounters are famous for.

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