The Rivingtons were a 1960s doo-wop band, known for their 1962 novelty hit "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow". The members were lead vocalist Carl White (June 21, 1932 – January 7, 1980), tenor Al Frazier (died November 13, 2005), baritone Sonny Harris and bass Turner "Rocky" Wilson Jr. Frazier was replaced by Madero White for a period in the late 1970s. == History == The Rivingtons had originally been known as The Sharps and had success in the charts with Thurston Harris's "Little Bitty... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Turner Wilson Jr. first charted in 1962 with Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.
Top songs: #1: Surfin' Bird - #2: Surfin' Bird - #3: Papa Oom Mow Mow - #4: The Bird's the Word - #5: Papa Oom Mow Mow
Mama-Oom-Mow-Mow (The Bird)
The Rivingtons
#4 The Bird's the Word
The Rivingtons
#5 Papa Oom Mow Mow
Gary Glitter
Surfin' Bird
The Trashmen
#2 Surfin' Bird
The Trashmen
Surfin' Bird
The Trashmen
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