The Tempos

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There are several bands by the name of The Tempos: 1. 50s band a.k.a. The Fabulous Gardenias 2. 50s/60s pop vocal quartet from Pittsburgh, PA, active from 1957 to 1965, known for their hit “See You in September” featured in the 1973 American Graffiti movie soundtrack 3. 60s Chicago garage rock band 4. 60s Detroit soul band 5. 60s US group from Los Angeles 6. 60s US garage rock band that formed in Sylacauga, AL in 1965 and released one album titled Speaking of... in 1966 7. The Tempo's - 60s US garage rock band from Owensboro, KY that released the single “All That I Really Want” in February 1966 8. Indianapolis area band formed in October 2010 The Tempos (from Pittsburgh, PA) are known for their hit recording of the classic ballad “See You in September”. It reached #23 on the Billboard charts in 1959 and enjoyed renewed popularity in 1973 when it was featured in a hit movie and a hit soundtrack album. Mike Lazo, Gene Schacter, and Bobby Vinton formed a singing trio The Hilites in 1954 that performed at local records hops. Drafted into the Army Lazo and Schachter sang at U.S.O. shows while stationed together in Korea. Returning to civilian life in 1957 Lazo and Schachter joined forces with two Duquense University music majors, song writer Jim Drake and saxophonist Tom Minito to form the Tempos. Singing rich harmonies the performed a local record hops where the came to attention of local artist manager/producer Jack Gold. Gold, who was managing Lou Christie at the time, p

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See You In September

American Graffiti

Speaking Of...

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Real R'n'B and Soul (Lost and Found 2)

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Real R'n'B and Soul (Lost and Found 2)

American Graffiti (Disc 1)

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American Graffiti [Disc 1]

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American Graffiti - Disc 1

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Lost & Found - Real R'n'B and Soul

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American Graffiti Soundtrack Disc 1

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The Ultimate '60s Surf Classics

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American Graffiti Disc 1

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