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Western Movies………… The Olympics

Posted on 23. Jan, 2010 by in Western

The Olympics were a doo-wop group formed in 1957 by lead singer Walter Ward (born August 28, 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi — died December 11, 2006 in Northridge, California). The group included Eddie Lewis (tenor, Ward’s cousin), Charles Fizer (tenor), Walter Hammond (baritone) and Melvin King (bass) and except for Lewis were friends in a Los Angeles, California high school. Their first record was credited to Walter Ward and the Challengers (“I Can Tell” on Melatone). After the name change …

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25 Comments

emjaysmusik

03. Aug, 2009

Hiya Rey, I thought you were too young to know this one !!
Thanks a lot for the kind words and fave and stars,just pleased that you found it enjoyable.
Cheeers,,
Mick.

emjaysmusik

03. Aug, 2009

Hello again Val,this record came out just before you were born,so I’m not surprised you don’t know it. I was 16 and thought it was brilliant !!!
Haven’t got a picture of “cowboy Mick” , sorry !!
Have a great day ! :)

emjaysmusik

03. Aug, 2009

Thanks a lot Aless,seeya,Mick :)

universe62

03. Aug, 2009

Nice Post Mick!
5*****
Cool video too, love all the old time westerns!
Many Thanks!
Phil

emjaysmusik

03. Aug, 2009

Hi there Phil,I think everone likes a good western,especially the old ones !!
Glad you enjoyed it,thanks for the stars,seeya later,
Mick.

sandiesplace

03. Aug, 2009

Excellent! loved it…..never heard it before..I enjoyed it very much 5***** and faved
Sandra X

emjaysmusik

03. Aug, 2009

Hi there Sandra,thanks a lot for the fave and stars,I’m not surprised you don’t know it,I was but a teenager when it came out,,,a long,long time ago !! lol
Cheeers for now,
Mick :)

grammaelvis

03. Aug, 2009

hey mick thanks for another fantastic vid love cowboy shows never heard the song but it was great

justherewatching

04. Aug, 2009

this is a great video mick. western love it.john wayne he was my man..hully gully dance.oh yes.5 stars,peace,love,mary

allshookup77

04. Aug, 2009

A terrific oldie Mick! I remember liking this song when I was a kid… it’s a fun song! I thought the Coasters did it but I guess I was wrong! You did a terrific job on the video too… perfect! Well done, both the song and video were fun! Enjoyed it… FrAnK (?????)

emjaysmusik

04. Aug, 2009

Hiya,it’s a very old song,from over 50 years ago ! Glad you liked the cowboys,cheeers for now,,Mick.
Have a good day !

emjaysmusik

04. Aug, 2009

Hi Mary,glad you enjoyed the cowboys,many thanks for the stars,bye for now,
Mick :)
Have a nice day !

emjaysmusik

04. Aug, 2009

Hi FrAnK,this was a fave of mine back then as well ! I don’t think the Coasters covered this one,not sure,glad you enjoyed the video,many thanks for the stars,seeya later,
Mick :)
Have a nice day !

sanedra

11. Aug, 2009

“THE OLYMPICS” ARE PERFORMING TODAY 8/11/2009 in Ventura. They perform this song “Live” each time. We’re glad many of our fans love this song and upload it multiple times. The Original Olylmpic “Eddie Lewis” and the group can be found right on our channel and our site!! The banner in the beginning is on our myspace site that we’ve used for years. myspacedotcom/theoriginalolympics
Happiness to everyone! Sanedra on behalf of The Olympics

Magryd3344

13. Aug, 2009

Really great, I remember this tune too, but I also think it was the Coasters who sang this song. Great to see all the posters from the classic western movies.
5 stars MIck!
Maggan

emjaysmusik

15. Aug, 2009

Hi again Maggan,you’ve been very busy getting around all my vids; I do appreciate that very much.
I can’t find any record of the Coasters covering this song,but lots of others did !
Have a great day,,,Mick.

sanedra

15. Aug, 2009

Hi To All, The Coasters, had so much fun doing their own songs, never covered our song…enjoy. Blessings to all.

The Olympics

emjaysmusik

15. Aug, 2009

Hi Sanedra,glad you’ve put this on here,I don’t seem to be able to convince people that the Coasters never covered this song !
Have a great day !
Mick :)

sanedra

30. Sep, 2009

Nope…The Legendary Olympics sang this song….Sanedra on behalf of The Olympics. All due respect.

dadoctah

10. Oct, 2009

I wonder if people are confusing this song with the Coasters’ “Searchin’”? There’s a lot of similarity musically, and the lyrics of that one give a shout out to a lot of the old western stars.

BTW, wasn’t there a lot of personnel overlap between the Olympics and another group called the Marathons?

sanedra

27. Oct, 2009

At a time when vocalists were interchanging members from one group 2 another, it was almost natural 4 a songwriter 2 shift music from 1 group 2 another. Yes, the Marathons & The Olympcis even share an Album. Good Colaboration & enjoyable music to bring 2 the fans w/o interruption. Searchin by the Coasters was a hit while many are unaware of the numerous original songs performed by The Olympics. We invite all to visit our channel. God bless everyone. Sanedra

oldermusiclover

09. Dec, 2009

no. the coasters never did this song. it
was Searchin’. youtube do you have lyrics?

oldermusiclover

24. Dec, 2009

please someone post the lyrics!!

emjaysmusik

24. Dec, 2009

I’ve sent them to you !

titostacos

19. Jan, 2010

I wish someone would post “Big Boy Pete” with lyrics…

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