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obtained a better deal with Capitol Records behind the scenes, as
Ling Ting Tong
was
replaced on this label in September. It also became the first hit for the company by the
FIVE KEYS with many to follow until 1959.
Groove had planned to put out
Lawdy Miss Mary
b/w
I’ll Follow You
as Groove
0031, but when they realized the group had already something out by a different company,
they rightfully felt miffed, scrapped the release and even withdrew DJ copies of Groove
0031, of which only one copy is known to exist, which makes this record one of the
most valuable in the vocal group field (it last changed hands some time ago for a reputed
The Five Keys