STAV DOBRY = VG
Formed 1959, New York, NY, United States
Members Sandy Deanne [Sandy Yaguda] (vocals, 1959-73, 2006-present), Howie Kane (vocals, 1959-73, 2006-present), Kenny Vance (vocals, 1959-73), John "Jay" Traynor (lead vocals, 1959-62), David "Jay" Black (lead vocals, 1962-2006), Marty Sanders [Marty Joe Kupersmith] (vocals, guitar, 1962-73, 2006-present), Jay Reincke (lead vocals, 2006-present)
Cover of David Whitfield's UK hit of around 10 years earlier.Whitfield was a light opera singer and Jay & the Americans aped his delivery and added in that rock'n'roll touch.
Well, it's not EXACTLY rock, but the Jay & The Americans musical variant did have its moments, one of them being "Cara Mia", a soaring tune with a killer, almost operatic vocal. Good stuff.