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Doo wop vocal harmony group from Philadelphia, USA.
Their original line up comprised of Joseph Pirollo a.k.a. Junior (lead), Joseph Paparella (second tenor), Joe Milaro (baritone) and James Testa (first tenor) but soon before they recorded in 1958 Joseph Paparella was replaced by Joseph Pirollo's brother in law Robert Finizio. In 1959 Joseph Pirollo and Robert Finizio became members of The Four Naturals and one year later in 1960 Robert P. Marcucci of Chancellor wanted a vocal group to back up Fabian in the studio recordings and tours, so The Four J's became The Fabulous Four (3) with Joseph Pirollo, Robert Finizio, James Testa and Ernie Spano from another group that recorded at Chancellor, The Four Dates, Ernie Spano replaced Joe Milaro and backed Fabian in several recordings, mostly uncredited, as well as back vocalists in Sonny Vito and Maureen Gray releases. In 1963 they renamed again themselves The Four J's adding Johnny October from The Four Dates in their line up, recording their biggest hit By Love Possessed at Jamie.

APPEARANCES +


Various
The Herald Records Doowop Collection 1953-63
2023, 3xCD, Comp, Acrobat, ,
Rhythm & Blues
Various
That'll Flat... Git It! Vol. 39: Rockabilly & Rock'N'Roll From The Vaults Of United Artists Records
2022, CD, Comp, Bear Family Records, ,
Rock & Roll/Rockabilly
Various
Hard To Find Jukebox Classics – Stereo Explosion Volume 2: Rhythm & Doo-Wop
2021, CD, Comp, Hit Parade Records (4), ,
Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll/Pop Rock/Doo Wop/Soul
Various
Super Rare Teenage Rock & Roll
2014, 10xCD, Comp + Box, The Intense Media, ,
Rock & Roll/Rockabilly/Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop
Various
Doo Wop Romance - Volume 7
2012, CD, Comp, My Music (7), Treasury Collection
Various
Boppin' Bobbie Jean - 16 Hot Rockin' Tracks
2008, LP, Comp, Stock Car Records
Various
Tip Your Kapp To DooWop
2008, CD, Comp, Kapp Records
Various
The Herald Doowop Story Vol. 1
2008, CD, Comp, Acrobat
Various
Doo Wop Love Songs
2007, 4xCD, Comp, Shout! Factory, ,
Doo Wop
Various
Explosive Doowops Vol. 13
2005, CD, Comp, Dee Jay Jamboree, ,
Doo Wop
Various
Dynamite Group Sounds Vol. 38 - 26 Explosive Group Harmony Sides
2004, CD, Comp, Dynamite Records (17)
Various
Casino Classics Two
2002, CD, Comp, Goldmine Soul Supply, ,
Soul
Various
The Doo Wop Box III - 101 More Vocal Group Gems
2000
Various
Philly Doo-Wop Classics
1998, CD, Album, Comp, Mono, Jamie / Guyden Dist. Corp.
Various
Doop-Doo-Wah - Vol. 1
1997, CD, Comp, Bear Family Records, ,
Doo Wop
Various
Doop-Doo-Wah - Vol. 2
1997, CD, Comp, Bear Family Records, ,
Doo Wop
Various
One Million Years Of Doo-Wop
1997, CD, Comp, Jamie / Guyden Dist. Corp.
Various
Fabulous Doo-Wops Volume 3 - A Compilation Of The Rarest
1996, CD, Comp, Regency (2)
Various
Philly Favorites Vol. 1
1996, CD, Comp, TMW Records (2)
Various
The Jamie/Guyden Story
1995, 2xCD, Comp, Bear Family Records,
Various
Ultra Rare Rockin' & Boppin', Volume 2
1993, CD, Comp, Chief Records (9)
Various
Ultra Rare Rockin' & Boppin', Volume 3
1993, CD, Comp, Chief Records (9)
Various
Rockin' Rollin' Vocal Groups Vol. 1
1980
Various
Time Machine
1974, LP, Comp, Recall Records (6)
Various
That's Rock & Roll Vol. 3
LP, Comp, Beaver Records (6)
Various
Doo-Bop-Jivers Vol. VI
CD, Comp, Wop Record, ,
Vocal/Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop/Swing
Various
Bip Bop Bip Vol.1 / Boppin' Down Broadway
CD, Comp, Spin-It (11)
Jerry Blavat, Various
Jerry Blavat Presents For Lovers Only Vol 3
LP, Comp, Celebrity Showcase
Various
Hy Lit Presents Collectors Gold
Various
Doo-Wop Volume #3
2003, CD, Unofficial, United Artists Records (2), ,
Doo Wop
Various
United Artists Rock And Roll
LP, Comp, Mono, Unofficial, Demand, United Artists Records (2)
The Four J's
Rock And Roll Age