The Devotions

The Devotions

The Devotions were an American vocal group from Astoria, Queens, New York, formed in 1960. They released a single of a novelty song called "Rip Van Winkle" in 1961 on Delta Records; the tune was re-released on Roulette Records in 1962 and again on Roulette in 1964. [Joel Whitburn, "The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits". 7th edn, 2000] The tune became a hit on the third release, peaking at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. [ [http://wm04.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:wnfrxqtgld6e~T5 The Devotions] at Allmusic.com]

Members

*Bob Weisbrod
*Ray Sanchez
*Bob Hovorka
*Frank Pardo
*Joe Pardo

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