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, United States. They had one

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in 1964 called "

(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" is a song written by Bob Hamilton and Freddie Gorman, first made famous by the 1964 hit recording by the Reflections. The song is the first person narrative of a young man who plans to find a job so that he can buy ...

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. The disc reached number 6 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100

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'' chart. The record was even more popular in rhythm and blues locations, reaching number 3 on that ''Cashbox'' chart, and was featured on ''

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hit number 27 on the Australian charts in 1980. "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" and "Adam and Eve" were and remain popular on the

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scene. After a few more records that were moderate successes on the national charts, Ray Steinberg left the group for other interests. As a foursome, The Reflections continued recording and making TV appearances. In 1965, they made their one and only movie appearance in ''Winter-A-Go-Go'', performing "I'm Sweet On You". They were signed to the same Detroit R&B label as their blue-eyed soul peers, The Flaming Ember and The Shades Of Blue. Today, The Reflections are one of many popular groups touring various oldies venues throughout their home state of Michigan, and all over the States. Original members Tony Micale and John Dean were augmented by three other members from various regional doo-wop groups: first tenor Joey Finazzo, baritone Gary Benovetz, and first tenor Sal Prado. The original group announced that they officially retired on January 1, 2024. after Tony Micale retired in 2024 he called Michael Russo A singer an entertainer from South Philly now lives in Florida to carry the original name The Reflections along with Gary Benovetz and signed over the rights to carry the name and have the privilege of performing the big 1964 hit just like Romeo and Juliet so the new owner of the Original name, The Reflections and lead singer today is Michael Russo

Original group members

* Tony Micale — lead vocals, born August 23, 1942, in Bronx, New York * Phil Castrodale — first tenor, born April 2, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan * Dan Bennie — second tenor, born Daniel Hunter Bennie, March 13, 1940, in Johnstone, Scotland – died April 7, 2008. * Ray Steinberg — baritone, born October 29, 1942, in Washington, Pennsylvania * John Dean — bass, born November 9, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan – died March 8, 2022. * Frank Amodeo — lead vocals, replaced Tony Micale in 1966. Born December 16, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York – died 2009.

Discography with Billboard (BB) & Cashbox (CB) chart positions

Singles

*"Helpless" / "You Said Goodbye" — Kay-Ko 1003 — 1963 *"(Just Like) Romeo & Juliet" (BB number 6, CB number 9)/"Can't You Tell By The Look In My Eyes" — Golden World 8/9 — 3/64 *"Like Columbus Did" (BB number 96, CB number 83)/"Lonely Girl" — Golden World 12 — 6/64 *"Talkin' About my Girl" / "Oowee Now Now" — Golden World 15 — 8/64 *"(I'm Just) A Henpecked Guy" (BB number 123)/"Don't Do That to Me" — Golden World 16 — 9/64 *"Shabby Little Hut" (BB number 121, CB number 80)/"You're my Baby (And Don't You Forget It)" — Golden World 19 — 11/64 *"Poor Man's Son" (BB number 55, CB number 55)/"Comin' at You" — Golden World 20 — 2/65 *"Deborah Ann" / "Wheelin' & Dealin'" — Golden World 22 — 6/65 *"Out of the Picture" / "June Bride" — Golden World 24 — 7/65 *"Girl in the Candy Store" / "Your Kind of Love" — Golden World 29 — 9/65 *"Like Adam & Eve" / "Vito's House" — ABC-Paramount 10794 — 1966 ead vocals sung by Frank Amodeo*"You're Gonna Find Out (You Need Me)" / "The Long Cigarette" — ABC-Paramount 10822 — 1966 ead vocals sung by Frank Amodeo

Album

*''(Just Like) Romeo & Juliet'' — Golden World GW LPM-300 (Released in mono only)

Side 1

#"(Just Like) Romeo & Juliet" #"Talkin' About My Girl" #"Can't You Tell By the Look in my Eyes" #"Deborah Ann" #"On Broadway" #"Don't Do That to Me"

Side 2

#"Like Columbus Did" #"June Bride" #"Gonna Turn the Place Out" #"Lonely Girl" #"Oowee Now Now" #"Couldn't Make It Like That"

References

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