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Interestingly, “I’ve Had It” by The Bell Notes kept living… later covered by early guitar hero Lonnie Mack in 1964, and all-girl group Fanny in 1974. (Fanny’s version peaked at #79 on the US #Billboard #Hot100). #Fanny #TheBellNotes #OneHitWondered
In 1960, The Bell Notes moved to Madison Records and released more singles. “Shortnin’ Bread” slipped onto the #Billboard #Hot100 at #96, which turned out to be their last chart entry… They broke up by 1962. #TheBellNotes #OneHitWondered
“I’ve Had It” by The Bell Notes got picked up for release on Time Records. They tried to follow the moment… several singles came out in 1959. Only “Old Spanish Town” charted on the #Hot100, peaking at #76. #TheBellNotes #OneHitWondered
DJ Alan Fredricks
They were working the NYC circuit (including Bronx spots & Long Island record hops) when local DJ Alan Fredericks took notice. Fredericks saw them at a Long Island record hop and was so impressed he recorded them in a Times Square studio for just $50. #AlanFredericks #TheBellNotes #OneHitWondered
The Bell Notes were a quintet from East Meadow, NY, who captured the raw, garage-style sound of the late '50s a few years before the British Invasion changed everything… Sadly, this is the only clip I can find of them 🤣 #TheBellNotes #OneHitWondered
The week ending February 9, 1959, Long Island garage Rock 'n' Rollers The Bell Notes earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their raw, reverb guitar-driven single “I’ve Had It” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #36. The single spent 11 weeks on the chart, peaking at #6. #TheBellNotes #OneHitWondered