The Big Beat

The Del‐Vikings

The Big Beat

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Big Beat 1:55 2. Oh Tonight 2:37 3. That's Why (I Love You So) 1:58 4. What You Have Done to Me 2:52 5. The Voodoo Man 1:43 6. Oh I Love You 2:34 7. Oh Baby 1:50 8. Friendly Moon 2:18 9. A Meeting of the Eyes 2:03 10. There I Go (Falling in Love Again) 2:28 11. Nobody's Kisses but Yours 2:08 12. String Along 2:28 13. Pretty Little Things Called Girls 2:05 14. Heaven on Earth 2:38 15. The Bells 2:31 16. You Are Invited 2:26 17. Jitterbug Mary 1:54 18. Somewhere Over the Rainbow 2:58 19. You Cheated 2:20 20. Snow Bound 2:09 21. When I Come Home 2:38 22. I'm Spinning 2:01
Historical Archive
The Big Beat is an influential album by The Del-Vikings, showcasing their unique blend of doo-wop and rock and roll. Released in the late 1950s, the album features vibrant harmonies and catchy melodies, encapsulating the sound of the era. The Del-Vikings were notable for being one of the first racially integrated groups in popular music, and their work helped bridge the gap between rhythm and blues and mainstream rock. The album includes hits such as 'Come Go with Me' and 'Whispering Bells,' which have left a lasting impact on the genre and continue to be celebrated in music history.