The Romans (1) (East Haven, Connecticut)
Personnel :
Joe Apuzzo (Lead)
Chick Ciccolallo
Chick Leone
Tony Leone
Discography :
1956 - Honey Love / Why Can‘t This Be So? (Haven 111)
Biography :
The
lead vocalist of this quartet was Joseph Apuzzo. He was a serious
musician talking vocal lessons with a coach in the area. He was
developing a promising singing career and gaining local celebrity status
as a singing waiter. The other members of the group were a pair of
brothers and a mutual friend or co-worker, the Leone brothers lived
around the corner from Joseph at the time. The final member of the group
was called Chick Ciccolallo. One song they would rehearse was "In the
Still of the Night". That song was an incredible hit and that group was a
local act as well, known as the 5 Satins. The Romans recorded their
songs in the same space as the 5 Satins.
The Five Satins (In The Still Of The Night) The Studio = Saint Bernadette Church
Incredibly, this studio was actually the basement of a local
Catholic Church (Saint Bernadette Church). A number of groups recorded
there as word got around about the availability of the work space. The
Romans was doing area T V shows and local sock hops to promote the
group. They appeared with the likes of Bobby Darin and Connie Francis on
some shows among a host of other up and comers. The Romans recorded 4
songs, but only two are released in the local label Haven.
Thanks to David J. Apuzzo
Songs :
Honey Love Why Can‘t This Be So?