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In 1955 Bedell and Newman had set up Era Records, which had several hits with such artists as Gogi Grant ("The Wayward Wind") and Art and Dotty Todd ("Chanson d'Amour"). However, Era had failed to break into the rock and roll market, which Bedell was anxious to do
Bedell and Newman set up Doré Records in June 1958, with the support of record distributor George Jay. The label was named after Bedell's young son Doré, who himself had been named for Bedell's grandmother Dora Newman. The label's first big hit was "To Know Him Is to Love Him" by the Teddy Bears, written by Phil Spector, who was a member of the group. Bedell insisted on releasing the record as it had been recorded, although Newman wanted to overdub strings. This disagreement contributed to Bedell and Newman deciding to end their partnership in 1959, with Newman retaining control of Era and Bedell running the Doré label.
The Doré label had several major pop and novelty hits over the next few years, including "Baby Talk" by Jan and Dean, and "Percolator (Twist)", credited to Billy Joe & the Checkmates but actually recorded by session musicians directed by Ernie Freeman. The label also released singles by John and Judy (John was John Maus, later of the Walker Brothers), Little Ray, Ronnie Cook ("Goo Goo Muck", later covered by the Cramps), and many others.
In the mid-1960s, the Doré label issued pop and R&B records, including releases by the Whispers, Richard "Dimples" Fields, and Toussaint McCall.[4] Doré also issued comedy albums, and its most successful act was the comedy duo of Hudson & Landry.
Bedell continued to run Doré Records until shortly before his death in 2001. The catalogue is now owned by Ace Records of the UK.
Lights Out-The Doré Records Story 58-62
CD1
1. Johnny Days - Lights Out
2. The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him
3. Tony Casanova - Boogie Woogie Feeling
4. The Debonaires - Every Once And A While
5. The Dories - Stompin' Sh-Boom
6. Deane Hawley - Look for a Star
7. Jan & Dean - Baby Talk
8. Chuck Miles & The Styles - Be Mine or Be a Fool
9. The Brentwoods - As I Live from Day to Day
10. Deane Hawley - I'll Never Be A Fool Again
11. Glen Glenn - Goofin' Around
12. Chris Darlin - A Casual Look
13. John & Judy - Hideout
14. Billy Saint - Tear Down The Wall
15. The Premiers - She Goes Oonka Chicka
16. The Capers - Rockin' Round The Mountain
17. Sharon Mason - Eddie Can I Park In Your Lot
18. Billy Joe & The Checkmates - Percolator Twist
19. Jan & Dean - We Go Together
20. The Von Gayles - Crazy Dance
CD2
1. Jan & Dean - There's A Girl
2. The Debonaires - Hold Back The Dawn
3. Deane Hawley - Hey There
4. Donna Lee Anne - Fifteen Only Fifteen
5. Frankie Lee - I've Thought About Living
6. The Teddy Bears - Wonderful Lovable You
7. The Baritones - After School Rock
8. John & Judy - Why This Feeling
9. The Brentwoods - Midnight Star
10. The Tides - Ring A Ding Ding
11. The Raindrops - Maybe
12. Bobby Mell - Young Lovers
13. The Von Gayles - The Twirl
14. The Creators - Too Far To Turn Around
15. Claudia & The Crystals - Little Love Of Mine
16. The Zanies - The Blob
17. Jan & Dean - White Tennis Sneakers
18. Julian Rose - The Rumour
19. Tony Casanova - Showdown
20. Deane Hawley - Where Is My Angel
CD3
1. Deane Hawley - Bossman
2. Cam Morris - Someday
3. Jan & Dean - Clementine
4. The Raindrops - Love Is Like A Mountain
5. The Whips - Yes Master
6. The Dories - I Loved Him So
7. The Dimples - An Invitation To A Party
8. Lil' Ray - There Is Something On Your Mind
9. Ronnie Height - Come Softly To Me
10. Billy Cliff - Summer's End
11. Deane Hawley - Pretty Little Mary
12. Claudia & The Crystals - This Is Your Life
13. Bee Gee Kay - I Could Just Die
14. The Tides - Chicken Spaceman
15. Jan & Dean - Cindy
16. The T-Shirts - How Much
17. Ronnie Cook, With Julian & The Diamonds - Doin' Time
18. The Teddy Bears - Don't You Worry My Little Pet
19. Bobby Mell - Dedication time
20. The Cruisers - Maxie's Melody
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