NICKY ADDEO

Every once in a while, there comes a long a voice - a special voice unlike any other.  And when you hear it, you stop dead in your tracks and listen.  That's the reaction you get when you hear Nicky Addeo for the first time.  You find yourself listening to every note and when he's done, you instantly want to hear more.  Whether its a classic group harmony recording like Gloria (his version quite possibly the greatest of all time) or an original composition, Nicky Addeo's vocal qualities shine through every time.  Its our pleasure to feature one of the great voices from the world of group harmony.....Nicky Addeo.
 

His career spans 5 decades now, beginning back in the early 1960's when he started hanging out with fellow residents of Asbury Park, New Jersey (home of legendary rock and roll god Bruce Springstein) - the Darchaes.  At that time it was Ray and the Darchaes - Ray Dahrouge (lead), Tony Juliano (falsetto), Louie Scalpati (1st tenor), Sal Capalungo (2nd tenor), Denny Testa (baritone), and Sam Siciliano (bass).  In 1962, the Darchaes would record on Buzzy and Aljon Records doing such numbers as Darling Forever, There Will Always Be (Buzzy #202), Little Girl of Mine and Carol (Aljon #1249/1250).  When the were together hanging out, Nicky would sing with them and 1963 he took Ray's place and they became Nicky Addeo and the Darchaes recording for Savoy Records (#200 - re-released in '64 as Earls Records #1533).  Its a classic recording in the world of group harmony of the song "Gloria" (b/w Bring Back Your Heart).  Gloria is a selection that so many groups attempted over the years but if you ask people in the know almost everyone agrees that Nicky's version is one of the best if the best of all time.

Later in 1964, Nicky would record with the Darchaes once again on Melody Records (#1417) doing You Can Depend On Me b/w Where There is Love.    He would join two other groups in 1964 to make further recordings.  He joined the Plazas to record on Revelation (#7-101) doing Danny Boy b/w Lovely Way to Spend an Evening and the Uniques on Selsom (#104) doing Over the Rainbow b/w Fool Number Two.

Nicky continued to be sought out as a vocalist over the years.  He recently formed a new group - the Nite Owls - and recorded and released his own CD - Tunes From the Tomb.  While not studio recordings, this is nevertheless an outstanding CD of great selections from the history of group harmony - 18 in all!  The hairs on the back of your neck stand on end as you listen to Nicky's smooth-as-silk voice on selections such as Would I Be Crying, A Kiss From Your Lips and Crazy For You.  And as a special added bonus, there's a live version of Nicky doing the classic Gloria along with some of Springstein's E Streeters - Clarence Clemons, Max Weinberg, Garry Tallent and the folks from 14 Karat Soul.  His versions of these classics are every bit as good as the originals.

Following the terrible events of September 11, 2001, Nicky record a 3 song CD entitled Songs of Healing.  The selections including Peace, Looking Through the Eyes of Children, and Joined at the Heart.  These songs provided hope and inspiration of all of us during a dark time in our history.  They prove once again not only Nicky's terrific vocal talents but his gifted songwriting abilities as well.  Nicky is actively performing with and without the Nite Owls and you can catch him at events all around the Tri-State area.

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