Shep and the Limelights were an American doo-wop trio from Queens, New York, active in the early 1960s. Composed of James "Shep" Sheppard, Clarence Bassett, and Charles Baskerville, the band is best known for their hit single "Daddy's Home," which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961. Their music embodied the quintessential doo-wop sound, characterized by harmonized vocals over a simple beat. Despite their brief career, Shep and the Limelights made a significant impact on the genre, influencing many artists in the years to follow.