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The Voice of New Jersey Doo-Wop Groups, Joel Katz, has been keeping the spirit of the 50’s alive for years, through his work as both a performer and an engineer. He has fronted groups such as the Wizards, the Platinums, the Connotations, Twilight and Ronnie I’s Cliftonaires, and has worked with some of the most iconic names in doo wop, including Johnny Maestro (Crests & Brooklyn Bridge), Bobby Jay (Laddins), and Eugene Pitt (Jive Five), among many others.

While Joel has undeniably made himself a recognizable name throughout the industry as one of the best, and underrated voices in Doo Wop, his career has been shrouded in anonymity. “The Best of Joel Katz & the Dymensions”, released by OK!Good Records on October 4^th, 2019, is meant to not only highlight the most beloved songs to have been recorded by Joel, and his super group, but to showcase Joel and place him in the well-deserved spotlight.

The album features 21 tracks from the original Joel & the Dymensions albums, which are no longer in print, as well as “All I Want For Christmas Is You”, all of which never before been released before on digital streaming platforms. It features renditions of well-known Doo Wop songs such as “Earth Angel” by The Penguines, “Heart and Soul” by The Cleftones, and “Sixteen Candles” by The Crests, as well as rare songs sought out by collectors. The tracks were arranged and produced by Joel Katz, Johnny Maestro, Bobby Jay, and Eugene Pitt.

Track-listing:

1. Chapel Bells
2. Dance Girl
3. My Love is Real
4. Please Remember My Heart
5. Darling Little Angel
6. The Girl of My Dreams
7. Waited So Long
8. Love Bound
9. Little Did I Dream
10. Wonderful Girl
11. I’ll Be Forever Loving You
12. That’s My Desire
13. Whispering Bells
14. Heart and Soul
15. Devil or Angel
16. Story Untold
17. Earth Angel
18. A Thousand Miles Away
19. Sixteen Candles
20. All I Want for Christmas is You
21. I Do Love You (Bonus Track)

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