Doo Wop Music

The song was recorded in 1957, and in 1958 it went to #4 on the R&B Chart and #24 on the U.S. Pop Chart (and remained there for 16 weeks). Group members were DiFosco (Big Dee Irwin) Ervin, James Willingham, Richard Travis, and Tony Thomas. They were from different places throughout the country (i.e., New York, Ohio, Minnesota), and came together in Greenland, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force. They were in a talent contest in 1956 at an Air Force Talent Show against the Dell Vikings. The Dell Vikings won, though, with “Come Go With Me” (hard to beat that). Anyway, “Been So Long” features some beautiful singing and is a doo wop classic.

Here are the lyrics to “Been So Long” by The Pastels:

“Been so long since I held you tight
Been so long since I kissed you goodnight
The blues are mine

Been so long my hours seem like years
Been so long I she’d those precious tears
The blues are mine

I never ever thought I’d fall in love like this
I need your arms
The warmth of your sweet kiss

Been so long I need you oh so bad
Been so long my heart is sad
The blues are mine”

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