5 albums from the The Mello-Kings @320.

 

The Mello-Kings

The Mello-Kings were an American doo-wop group, who became popular in the late 1950s with their song, "Tonite, Tonite" (1957).

The group consisted of brothers Jerry and Bob Scholl, Eddie Quinn, Neil Arena and Larry Esposito. The quintet was formed in 1956 at a high school in Mount Vernon, New York, United States, under the guidance of manager Dick Levister. Originally named the Mellotones, the group was signed to the Herald label.

"Tonite, Tonite" was written by Billy Myles, a staff composer for the label. The group was forced to change its name after the single's release, as another group had already claimed Mellotones. The record lasted more than ten weeks on the US pop chart.

In 1957 the group recorded several more singles, including "The Chapel on the Hill" and "Baby Tell Me Why Why Why", which did not chart, and "Valerie", which became a New York regional hit.

They appeared in the film Sweet Beat (1959).

Later, the quartet became a quintet with Anthony Pinto joining the group. The group appeared in revival shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s. On August 27, 1975, lead singer Bob Scholl was killed in a boating accident. The group began performing entirely at private corporate events throughout the years led by Jerry Scholl.

Richard Levister was locally popular in his own right as a musician who played the Hammond B-3 organ, and headed up a jazz-R&B trio that featured his brother, Millard Levister, on drums and either Jimmy Hill on alto or Mat Lewis on tenor saxophone. They played music clubs around Westchester County such as the Empire Room and The Blue Rose in New Rochelle. When Levister retired from the jazz/R&B scene, he continued working as a church organist in Mt. Vernon, New York, until his death at the age of 87 on December 7, 2014.

Jerry Scholl, a founding member, kept the Mello-Kings legacy moving forward with his partner and former Mello-King, Mick Mansueto. Eddie Quinn, the original second tenor, died on October 8, 2006. Scholl died on April 30, 2019. Prior to his death he asked his partner, Mansueto, to carry on the legacy of The Mello-Kings. Today they perform at casinos, performing art centers, theaters and festivals. In honor of Scholl, they book as Jerry Scholl presents The Mello-Kings.

On 4 December 2022, original member Neil Arena, with Ben Stephens, published Tonite, Tonite: The Story of the Original Mello-Kings.

The Mello-Kings - 1960 - Tonight-Tonight 

01 - Tonight-Tonight.mp3

02 - I Promise.mp3

03 - Our Love Is Beautiful.mp3

04 - Sassafras.mp3

05 - The Only Girl.mp3

06 - Once On A Windy Day.mp3

07 - Kid Stuff.mp3

08 - Chapel on the Hill.mp3

09 - Starbright.mp3

10 - Valerie.mp3

11 - Chip Chip.mp3

12 - Baby Tell Me.mp3

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The Mello-Kings - 1982 - Greatest Hits 

01 - Tonight, Tonight.mp3

02 - Penny.mp3

03 - Love at First Sight.mp3

04 - Valerie.mp3

05 - Baby Tell Me.mp3

06 - Our Love Is Beautiful.mp3

07 - Chapel on the Hill.mp3

08 - Chip Chip.mp3

09 - She's Real Cool.mp3

10 - The Only Girl.mp3

11 - Kid Stuff.mp3

12 - I Promise.mp3 

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The Mello-Kings - 2019 - Tonight-Tonight-The Ultimate Collection 

01 - Tonite, Tonite.mp3

02 - Chapel on the Hill.mp3

03 - She's Real Cool.mp3

04 - The Only Girl.mp3

05 - Dear Mr. Jock.mp3

06 - Till There Were None.mp3

07 - Thrill Me.mp3

08 - Kid Stuff.mp3

09 - Baby Tell Me.mp3

10 - Do Baby Do.mp3

11 - Chapel on the Hill.mp3

12 - Chip Chip.mp3

13 - Valerie.mp3

14 - Running to You.mp3

15 - Love at First Sight.mp3

16 - Our Love Is Beautiful.mp3

17 - Sassafras.mp3

18 - I Promise.mp3

19 - Dear Mr. Jock.mp3

20 - Tonite Tonite.mp3 

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The Mello-Kings - 2018 - Tonight, Tonight and all their Best Recordings 

01 - Tonite Tonite.mp3

02 - Do Baby Do.mp3

03 - Chapel on the Hill.mp3

04 - Sassafras.mp3

05 - Baby Tell Me.mp3

06 - The Only Girl.mp3

07 - Valerie.mp3

08 - She's Real Cool.mp3

09 - Chip Chip.mp3

10 - Running to You.mp3

11 - Our Love Is Beautiful.mp3

12 - Dear Mr. Jock.mp3

13 - Kid Stuff.mp3

14 - I Promise.mp3

15 - Penny.mp3

16 - Till There Were None.mp3

17 - Love at First Sight.mp3

18 - But You Lied.mp3

19 - Walk Softly.mp3

20 - Once On A Windy Day.mp3

21 - Starbright.mp3

22 - I Played the Part of a Fool.mp3

23 - Thrill Me.mp3

24 - Workout.mp3

25 - Chapel on the Hill.mp3

26 - Chip Chip.mp3

27 - Tonite Tonite.mp3

28 - Love at First Sight.mp3 

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The Mello-Kings - 2008 - The Herald Sessions 

01 - Tonight, Tonight.mp3

02 - I Promise.mp3

03 - Our Love Is Beautiful.mp3

04 - Sassafras.mp3

05 - Once On A Windy Day.mp3

06 - The Only Girl.mp3

07 - Kid Stuff.mp3

08 - Chapel on the Hill.mp3

09 - Chip Chip.mp3

10 - Valerie.mp3

11 - Starbright.mp3

12 - Baby Tell Me.mp3

13 - Do Baby Do.mp3

14 - Running to You.mp3

15 - Penny.mp3

16 - I Played the Part of a Fool.mp3

17 - Thrill Me.mp3

18 - Dear Mr. Jock.mp3

19 - Till There Were None.mp3

20 - Workout.mp3

21 - She's Real Cool.mp3

22 - Love at First Sight.mp3

23 - Chapel on the Hill - kopie.mp3

24 - Chip Chip.mp3

25 - Tonight, Tonight.mp3

26 - Love at First Sight.mp3 

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1 with front cover, 4 with all covers.