In the summer of 1962, Erik Darling put together a trio specifically to record an new version of the 1929 Gus Cannon blues song "Walk Right In". He recruited singer/guitarist Bill Svanoe and former jazz singer Lynne Taylor. The result was that on this day (Jan. 26), it reached #1 for two weeks on the top 100. 1963 turned out to be a very good year for them as they landed two more hits, "Tom Cat" (March #20) and "Mama Don't Allow" (July #55). In the era before the Beatles, folk music was at it's peak in popularity and the Rooftop Singers were considered a folk trio, however the music was more jazzy in flavor. The album "Walk Right In" was nominated for a Grammy and reached #15 for 20 weeks in the late winter/spring of 63. Taylor left the group the next year, and after two changes at vocals and another album, they folded in 1967.
Here are all three of the hits...hope you have a great day, and don't forget to listen to us on the Rock and Roll Omnibus at live365.
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