From Bob Anthony
Hi Denise,
Great to meet you, Arleen and Ronnie at Rock Con!
Have always enjoyed your webpage. You have a special place in the history of rock and roll and more people are aware of it thanks to the internet.
I was too young to experience the music of your era firsthand, but I've made up for it since then. It's been a big part of my life since my teenage years and I've never stopped learning about it. How good was the music of the 50s and 60s? The fact that we're still listening to it and and enjoying it says it all.
Bob Anthony
WGHT Radio
Pompton Lakes NJ
Hey you guys!
I am so very proud that you have put the petition together for Clay! I can’t tell how happy I am….when I wrote to them a couple of years ago with the idea of nominating Clay….of course, I got NO answer. But your petition is so articulate and beautifully written that I could not have done better myself. I love the web site gals and Ronnie, your show is the best!
Thank you for all your hard work!
"Da dish"
Love your website!!
Hi Denise. I love your website so much. I was very very impressed with all the stuff you did. Can’t wait to meet you in a few weeks. I bet you could write a book of your own.
Luv your fellow Jerseygirl
Gloria
To Ronnie:
I enjoy reading your posts on the Oldies message board and when you contribute to the NY Broadcast History board.
This morning I was reading the board and saw the link to your interviews. I listened to your conversation with HOA and I thought it was very interesting. You are a great interviewer.
You always learn something new about Herb Oscar Anderson's life and career history when he is interviewed. Very interesting and worth listening to.
Herb may be 81 years old but he's still got it.
Thanks again for all you do for the record page and supporting the music we'll never get tired of.
Sincerely,
Larry Stoler
I would love to sing with you!
Hi everyone. I love THE DELICATES music. You girls are great. I would love to sing with you. I am an entertainer in ENGLAND. My name is ANDY MARTIN if you ever come over we must get together and do something.
Look out for me I am hoping to come over and do some shows in AMERICA so mybe we could do something.
Keep the great music going. Bye for now
ANDY
just a comment
This website is one of the coolest websites on the entire WORLD WIDE WEB. Such a treat to listen to the interviews! Especially Linda November who helped me so much when I started being a session singer in NYC. THANK YOU LINDA! joec
Phantasmagorical !!
Phantasmagorical !! How amazing is this !! Reliving our youth is a blast, bet on it !!
Great songs from a very special time in our lives. Jersey City was a great place and we really rocked with
all three of you. Linden and so many other cities in N.J. remain a memorable little corner of our world................
I never thought I'd find "Party Girl" on this silicon wonder but after constant prodding on "i Tunes",
I finally found the remastered original track. Fantastic !! Good Luck & God Bless All of You !!
Ron Morroccoli Sr.
"Snowman ll" 10/10 on the side
To My Favorite Ladies The Delicates
To My Favorite Ladies The Delicates,
I can't put into words the pride I feel when I think that my mom (Arleen) was part of such
an amazing girl group. I am so blessed to have Denise and Peggy in my life. They are my Famous Family
and I am the biggest Fan of the Delicates. It was great watching them perform at the
Belleville High School Gala Tribute to Connie Francis. I can't remember a happier moment.
It was like seeing the girls at age 15, again. I love you all very much XOXOXO.
Tina Gonnella, RN
P.S.- Dee, thank you for letting me crash on your couch and loving Barkley.
And I didn't forget about you Bern...Love ya too...
WOW!
Hi Denise,
WOW is all I can say! What a great site! What a splendor it must have been for all of you to have been such an integral part of one of the greatest era's of music in the world.
I have come upon another treasure from my past!
Thank you for keeping it all alive!
Sincerely,
Robert Green
Deptford, N.J.
Hi Ronnie
I'm a newcomer to your website, and I'm so impressed by your knowledge and all the treasures you're sharing with us. I particularly enjoyed your interview with Paul Vance - his is a terrific story. It's sad about hhis son Philip.
Again, Thank you.
Best,
Joel Najman
Website
Hello,
I've just found this website by accident and it is absolutely wonderful.
Thankyou for all the trouble you've been to in putting it together and for sharing your music with us.
Steve Peters,
Loughborough UK
Website...The Delicates
Hey Girls,
Just finished looking at your website. Awesome !!! It brought back so many memories of BHS. Hope to see you all at the Reunion in 2012.
Marion Morrone nee Ross
this is a great and fun site
Love,
Gail M
From Tracy Picardi
Denise,
Hello,
It's way past my bedtime, in the wee hours during the work week, and I am sitting here with my guitar
just having worked out the chords to "Your Happiest Years". Lovely song....fantastic harmonies!
I hope my friends and I can do it some justice next month! Even if only a tiny bit!
Take care!
PS My father and I loved the recent interview!
Tracy Picardi
London (via Jersey)
It WOWs me!
Denise,
It WOWs me the body and calibur of your work! As an 18 year old you were an inspiration to me,
and here I am 31 years later and you are still an inspiration to me. I wish everyone could know the calibur
of the person you are as well. You have carried yourself so well both professionally and personally,
and you have a great body of work to show for it, both professionally and personally.
It is indeed an honor and pleasure to call you a friend.
Denise,
All my love from that starry eyed little drummer who had the pleasure and priveledge to play in your basement
with one of the most beautiful women in the world...your daughter! Like mother, like daughter.
sincerely
Bob Steward
To Denise
Denise,
It was so great hearing from you.Thank you for all the wonderful things you said about my recordings.
I do remember and loved your records also. I have to say you look FABULOUS in all the photos.
The ones with Charlie Callello were especially great.
My connecting with Ronnie has been so much fun. He speaks so highly of you and all the work you do
for the website...BRAVA! Your website certainly shows a LOVE for what you are doing.
I hope to catch up with you and Ronnie as well.
Best Regards,
Tracey Dey
To Ronnie
Ronnie,
I want to thank you again for "FINDING ME". It was so much fun remembering one of the most creative
musical times of my life with Bob Crewe.
I fondly remember the writers who worked with me on so many of my recordings....
Bob Gaudio, Eddie Rambeau, Bud Rehak, Larry Santos, Beverly Ross, Charlie Callello and Herb Bernstein.
After listening to the numerous radio interviews on your Radio Page I realize that I am one of the
many artists who responded with such enthusiasm because of your musical knowledge and
"magical interviewing skills".
I treasure your friendship!!
Love,
Tracey Dey
To Denise and Bernadette
Sorry....Sorry.....
Hi girls, I want to apologize, for a stupid answer I gave to a question I was asked, about a record you guys
did the back up for.
First of all I hate the words back up or background singers. You guys sure made it clear to everyone,
on the Lou Christie recording. Without your voices, that would not have made it.
Anyhow, I said it was the Angels. I'm getting too old for these interviews. I have to sing Happy Birthday to
myself to remember my own name!!!
Please don't be mad at me.
Love your site. Keep up the good work.
Luv.....Gerry Granahan
For The FUN of It
It seems you Girls from Jersey started singing just for the Fun of it all.
At least that's the way it comes across in all your songs.
You sing, you write, you dance, ...and you even clap ...if that's not a sign of having Fun,
I don't know what is!
Your harmonies are so unique and enjoyable.
Every time I play one of your records, even just one time, it sticks in my brain for hours on end.
I'd had only a couple of your songs until recently.
Not because I didn't want anymore, but because they're just so darn difficult to find!
Then after hearing your interview with Ronnie Allen, I decided it was time to do another search for more.
One by one, they've been popping up over the past few weeks.
I don't have all of them (yet), but what I've got so far will keep me happy for a good long time.
I wish you Jersey Girls the Very Best.
I Thank You, Denise, for the recent communications,
and for sharing your past as you have and continue to do on your pages.
You give inspiration to all Jersey Girls of the possibilities as a result of having Fun.
With Love to All
Fred Clemens
(A Jersey Guy!)
Ronnie's interview
Hi Ladies.
Heard your interview with Ronnie. Lot's of great, inside information.
You solved one of the great mysteries of all time, by telling us that
it was Frankie Lymon who "Put The Bomp In The Bomp, Bomp, Bomp."
Can you help us with that other Rock-n-Roll question?
" Why Do Fools Fall In Love ? "
You mentioned that you're writing books for kids.
I think your story would make a great TV Movie.
Think about it. From when you met, at a young age // to hanging out at the Deli //
writing your own material // meeting Murray the "K" //
Radio & Live Shows. Sounds like a ratings winner to me.
All The Best
Buonge
From your big fan up in MA
Thanks Arleen, Peggy, and Denise, for your WONDERFUL & INSIGHTFUL Delicates interview with Ronnie Allen.
I love it so much!
Sincerely,
Wes
Ronnie Allen interview
Hi Girls,
Listening to the interview you did with Ronnie Allen brought back a lot of memories about the music business.
I enjoyed hearing the stories about Belleville and the Brill Building (which I frequented often)...
and of course Murray The K. I remember how much activity there was in another famed building where I had
an office in the early sixties (1650 Broadway) before I was hired away by Tommy and Nicky after 'Sherry'
hit the charts. You girls certainly had a unique sound which I heard so many times in backup sessions.
My best to Arleen.
Tom DeCillis
From the group Chicas Del Coro
Dear Denise.
Thanks so much for your comment on YouTube!
So wonderful to hear from you again. I have often thought about you, and the sweet mail we got from you when we first released Black and White Thunderbird. It made us sooo happy! Did you know that it is the only cover version we ever recorded, all our other songs are original. It's just the coolest song, ever!
How are you? I hope you are well, and enjoy the early Spring.
Here in Norway the snow is piled up high in the streets, even in the capital of Oslo,
and we are all pining for warmer days.
I have been toying with the idea of releasing a new album.
Unfortunately Hege ("your" voice) had to quit Chicas,
as she has small children in school and also runs a big kindergarten.
So I'm thinking of going solo. Hopefully I can still hire Hege to sing back-up on the record.
How about you - are you still singing?
Maybe we should do something together some time, it would have been so much fun!!
From Vicki Spencer:
Yes, I remember it well
Hi Denise, Bernadette, and Ronnie,
I am so glad to have been introduced to this wonderful site.
My dear friend Clay Cole said that I needed to check it out, and WOW was he right.
It is such a warm trip down memory lane and I remember it well.
Those were some of the best times of my life. Clay and I did many shows and a movie together,
and we were like family. It isn't easy to find real friends in this business, but back then we were
all rooting for each other. I learned a lot from everyone I worked with.
I have been blessed .
You three are a credit to that time, and I wish to thank you personally for doing such a great job
of keeping everything authentic. After all, this is HISTORY we are talking about. The history of Rock N' Roll
and we must never forget those who paved the way for the stars of today.
Clay was one of those people who gave a new artist a chance to be seen and heard, and he was always smiling!
No matter what the world threw at him , he just knocked it out of the way.
I am very happy to know you three, and if I can help promote the good work that you are doing,
don't hesitate to ask. I would love to help. I hope to hear from you soon, and again.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for keeping the Flame going!
All the best to you and yours,
Vicki
Delicates playing?
Hi
I love your music and wondered if you ever considered visiting the UK
to sing? I visit my nana every year who lives in Cape May NJ and
wondered if you ever sang in NJ?
Please let me know as I love your music.
Kind regards
Rebecca Goodrich
To the girls ...
Allycool was here. Big fan of the ladies who back up Lou Christie.
He's coming to SF in November with Bobby Rydell. Love party girl.
So PROUD!!!
Hi there… my favorite Jersey Girl!
The website looks fabulous, we love it!
It’s so much fun in there …like going on a treasure hunt…only you find real treasure!
We Love You!!!
Love, Lauren, Roger, Jaden & Michael J
xoxo
P.S. we Love you too, Aunt “B”!
Best Site / Best Girl Group
What an amazing site from the Delicates, my favorite girl group: clear sound, upbeat, unbelievable harmony,
great bass line when you don't expect it, and terrific sound effects. I don't think it's an accident that
your best two songs are ones you wrote yourselves: "Black & White Thunderbird" and "Meusurry." But there are
so many other gems, from Pomus/Shuman's "Little Ship" to your own "Too Young To Date" to the "Little Boy Of
Mine" beauty to the Shop-Rite commercial.
I hope someday to hear that the story of the girls from Belleville, the city of singers, will be told on Broadway.
Thanks for so many great songs over the years and thanks for this marvelous site that takes me back to a happy time and place.
Cleftonefan
USO tour 1968
When I heard Party Girl (and I bought the Laurie 45), I wondered what the singer looked like - there were not
a lot of pictures of the recording artist unlike now.
In 1968 while in the Navy, I saw the Angels in San Juan and only in the past year did I realize that
Bernadett was a regular with the group and was the girl on the right.
Thank you for the pictures posted on the we site from the 1968 tour. We (the USS Hermitage LSD 34) got back
from Vietnam in Dec 67 and this Carribean trip was next deployment.
Bill Grubb , USNR 1966 -1969
Atlanta , GA
Hi Bernadette
Dear Bernadette,
It was a pleasure to find your web-site this morning on the World Wide Webby!
We have a past.
I got into radio in 1964 (same year I got out of high school) while attending Emerson College.
I was obsessed with DJ Radio themes.
I even attempted to get a theme from the Swartz Bros. at Laurie Records.
Because I was at a small station, they wouldn't do it.
Funny thing is years later, Gene Swartz and Ernie Maresca called me when I was a music director to ask me to add a song.
Back in 1968, your producer Pierre Cossette (Now the Emmy's Producer) agreed to cut me a theme for my show with the Angels.
I followed the groups back them and I was never told that you were lead singer of the New Angels.
Anyhow, you girls cut a theme for my radio show that is still in my collection.
It's going on a web-site about my radio career here in New England.
P.S. I also have a copy of the theme you recorded for Danny Nevearth on WKBW in 1964 when "Party Girl" was released.
Cheers and God Bless,
Jack Raymond
Bernadette Carroll
Just wanted to let you know that I've been listening to your songs and they are fantastic, wish to hear some new material from you.
Keep on singing, I AM A FAN OF YOURS, this site is so fantastic. very truly yours Ron Forstock.
good luck from reminisce
wish you all the luck in the world. if we can ever help ..
see and hear reminisce the most popular oldies band and act in jersey at
www.oldieswithreminisce.com
guest book note:
Dear Denise and the Delicates,
Looking through the website, very nice indeed. So glad you happened upon my website.
I love the sound of your harmony. Thank you for contacting me.
Denise (Ladyrockndoowop)
Memories
Hi Jersey Girls
I attended Belleville School #8 from 1954 to 1963. I remember going to the Deli/Candystore on Union Ave when
I was in school and buying candy. One day, I must have been about 8, I was there when the girls were there.
I remember them goofing with me. Even though I was 8, I could tell they were pretty!
Thanks girls - you still make me blush today.
Nick Fagioli
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
June 2nd....."HAPPY BIRTHDAY,DEAR DENISE(YOU DELICATE ONE),
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"
And wishing that it's one of your happiest ever!
Your dedicated fan,Wes
"Party Girl", "Top Tunes from 1964"
Hi Jersey Girls -
A few days ago I was listening to the Oldies Music Choice Channel on Comcast Cable. Catching my attention was "Party Girl" by Bernadette Carroll. It sounded somewhat/vaguely familiar, since I probably hadn't heard it since 1964. (My Michigan high school graduation was in June of 1964.) I was impressed by the clever changing tempos of the song, and of course by Bernadette's impressive and sincere-sounding voice (as well as those unique backup voices, which are so identifiable in Lou Christie's biggest hits). A little Googling led me to your wonderful Jersey Girls Sing Web site, with so many links to many other entertaining and interesting sites.
I now reside in Franklin, just south of Nashville, TN. While I'm not in the music business, I've "run into" lots of music industry insiders from several genres, and enjoy their (and your) creativity. It's hard to believe that "Party Girl" didn't peak higher on the charts, but that's not your fault: IT IS A FANTASTIC RECORDING!! It may not be the most highly-polished recording in history, but that is part of its charm, and I'm really enjoying listening to it and learning about your careers.
Thought you might be interested in this eBay link:
(ebay link to item which has now ended)
I'm not vouching for the Rock-it Radio site, or this product, but I do plan to order a copy for myself. You may find interesting the 4th paragraph: "Brenda Holloway and Lesley Gore each tell us about how they got their recording contracts as teenagers (nowadays, they'd have to appear on American Idol, but back then, as you'll hear, things worked differently)." Also, the 39th song on the CD's playlist is "Party Girl - Bernadette Carroll."
By the way, about 14 years ago my wife, daughter and I attended and thoroughly enjoyed an Oldies concert in Nashville that featured Lou Christie, along with Leslie Gore, Ben E. King, and others. I'm sure you'll agree: 60's music is timeless! Thanks for your contributions, and for all the pleasure you have brought to so many of us.
Best of luck to all of you in the future,
Bill Carefelle
From Carol ...
Hey Bern,
It's me finally found your website.
Wishing you and Denise lots of luck and fun and new beginnings.
YOU GO GIRL.!
Love,
Your cousin Carol
from the other bernadette carroll
Hi Bernadette,
My name is Bernadette Carroll also..... and what a coincidence! I am
also a singer/songwriter!
Someone once contacted me to ask for the lyrics to "Party Girl" and i
didn't know what they were talking about... now i do!
I'm Australian, but I quite often travel America as part of a duo
called Bluehouse.... maybe you could check out our website:
www.bluehouse.net
We've been playing as a duo for the last 2 years, but for 13
years prior, were a trio of girls.
It would be fun to meet you one day - if we ever play a place near
where you live please contact me as i would love you to be my very
special guest...
I have enjoyed this website so much - wonderful photos.
All the best,
bern
From Barry Newman ...
HI
I was speaking to Peggy March and went on her site. That's how I found you.
GREAT SITE!!!!!! The Clay Cole link is a hoot.
We are very involved in the "TRUTH IN ROCK n ROLL" BILL that has been passed in about 27 states to date.
We work very closely with Jon "Bowzer" Bauman as well as produce a ton of 50's and 60's artists.
THIS MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE!!
Keep up the good work
www.2bproductions.net
Barry Newman - President
2b Productions Inc.
2b Productions International
239-822-5600 Office
239-992-3377 Fax
barrynewman@2bproductions.net
From ...
Im officer FBI John Presscott (1965' action)..
Good Luck !!..
From Tom Waters
I just found out that Bernadette Carroll reads this guestbook, so I would love to leave this message for her.
I am a huge fan of girl groups and girl singers from the late '50's and early '60's, especially many
featured on the Jersey Girls page such as the Poni-Tails, the Delicates, and the Angels (with Linda Jansen,
Peggy Santigla, Jiggs and Barbara, and Bernadette). All of these groups and singers within them are special
to me, but I think the one closet to my heart is Bernadette Carroll.
I became a fan of her of her music in my teen years (I am 30 years old now), and it's difficult to describe
the elation I would feel when I would find one of her recordings. It took me a lot of searching, but, to me,
a Bernadette Carroll recording was like a gem, even among all the fantastic recordings I have amassed over the
years. Eventually I compiled a 9 CD collection of my favourite recordings ever, and anything Bernadette was
an immediate inclusion. I have listened many times to "My Heart Stood Still", "Nicky", Don't Hurt Me",
"Party Girl", "Circus Girl", "Happy Birthday", "Hold Back the Light of Dawn", "I Don't Wanna Know", "The Hero",
and "Try Your Luck", and I love them all. I e-mailed collectors over the years trying to get the recordings I
was missing. I would absolutely love to have a complete Bernadette Carroll collection, including all her
demos, as well as released recordings, but they are very hard to find.
I love Bernadette's voice so much because is it one of the prettiest I have heard, and she has a crystal
clear delivery that I find so appealing. She is one of my very favourite singers.
When I finally saw a picture of Bernadette on a CD cover (Ace Record's Kiss and Tell CD), the first thing I
thought was that she is just as gorgeous as her voice.
It's so great to see a website like this dedicated to her talent, and all her contemporaries. Also, now I
finally know why I have always loved the backing vocals on "The Proud One", "Rhapsody in the Rain" and others
so much. They are absolutely perfect.
So, if you read this Bernadette, thank you so much for the treasured recordings and sharing your lovely voice
with the world.
Sincerely,
Tom Waters
London, Ontario
Greetings from Detroit
You have a very nice site.
Keep up the good work.
Yours Truly Benny of
Benny and the Jets Band and
the Doctor Doo Wop Radio show
www.myspace.com/bennyandthejets
www.myspace.com/doctordoowopshow
From the Poni-Tails
Dear Denise, Bernadette and Ronnie,
Your website is amazing.
Thank you for the oportunity to be interviewed on your show. We think your show is fantastic. The 50's were
very special to us and we thank you for making us a part of your show.
The Poni-Tails
LaVerne and Toni
Denise
Who is more beautiful than Denise Ferri? Answer...NOBODY!
Mike Walsh/Friend Of Denise's Brother Mike
To the Delicates from Murray the K's son
You were Murray's musical identity for years on WINS, and I doubt that my father would have had quite the same
allure without the unique musical identity that you provided in the Submarine Race Watcher's Theme and
Meusurray. The purity and precision of the sound was a perfect match for Murray's own sense of showmanship --
a mixture of improvisational antics and lots and lots and lots of preparation before the "On Air" light went
on or the curtain went up at the Brooklyn Fox and other local theaters. It's a joy to see you back in the
spotlight -- with a global presence that can give the world a sense of how much fun rock could be when it was
still rock 'n' roll.
All the best,
Peter
Fantastic website!
Hello,
What a fantastic website! I particularly enjoyed seeing your pictures of the orginal Delicates and so glad you have put the site together to share your photos and memories!
All the best!
With thanks and appreciation.
Tracy Picardi
London (NJ ex-pat)
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