The Five Satins are an American doo-wop group, best known for their 1956 hit, "In the Still of the Nite." Formed in the mid-1950s in New Haven, Connecticut, the original line-up consisted of leader Fred Parris, Lou Peebles, Stanley Dortch, Ed Martin, and Jim Freeman. Their harmony-rich, rhythm-and-blues style had a significant impact on the development of rock and roll, and "In the Still of the Nite" has been covered by numerous artists and featured in various films and television series. Despite numerous changes in membership, the group's influence on the doo-wop genre has remained enduring.