{"title":"The Devotions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Devotions were an American doo-wop group, formed in the early 1960s in New York City. Known for their harmonious vocal style, they were emblematic of the era's rhythm and blues influenced pop sound. Their most notable hit, \"Rip Van Winkle,\" showcases the group's signature combination of smooth melodies and intricate harmonies. Although their career was relatively brief, The Devotions' contribution to the doo-wop genre remains significant in the annals of music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-sunday-kind-of-love","title":"A Sunday Kind Of Love \/ Snow White","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on Roulette 4556. These two terrific uptempo doo-wop tracks followed up their classic \"Rip Van Winkle,\" but by 1964 the long run of doo-wop had pretty much run its course, and the Devotions failed to chart again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Devotions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514850324713,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_be6eaba2-2160-44d5-84f9-097114c667b0.webp?v=1755799655"},{"product_id":"rip-van-winkle-i-love-you-for-sentimental-reasons-1","title":"Rip Van Winkle\/ (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons","description":"This terrific doo-wop classic was originally released in 1961 on Delta 1001, but fell on deaf ears.  It was later released twice on Roulette and finally became a hit on Roulette 4541 in 1964. Truly wonderful and silly, a sound that the Ran-Dells picked up for the hilarious \"Martian Hop\" in 1963. \u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e This single is from a large collection we've purchased whose records typically have mint or near-mint audio and near-mint vinyl. The labels are near mint as well, but the owner had a habit of writing a date in small print on the B side label. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Roulette Records factory sleeve.","brand":"The Devotions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515447685353,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/devotions3.jpg?v=1752200787"},{"product_id":"rip-van-winkle-i-love-you-for-sentimental-reasons-3","title":"Rip Van Winkle\/ (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis terrific doo-wop classic was originally released in 1961 on Delta 1001, but fell on deaf ears.  It was later released twice on Roulette and finally became a hit on Roulette 4541 in 1964. Truly wonderful and silly, a sound that the Ran-Dells picked up for the hilarious \"Martian Hop\" in 1963.  Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Roulette Records factory sleeve. It has very nearly Mint labels and audio. The vinyl also grades Near Mint, but at the lower end of the range, reflecting some light scuffing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Devotions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516339400937,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/devotions5.jpg?v=1752220907"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-devotions.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}