The Rainbows

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John Berry Chester Simmons

ex Donald Randolph

One of Washington, D.C.'s pioneering doo wop groups, the Rainbows recorded three singles titled after women's names: Mary Lee, Shirley, and Minnie.

ALBUMS

1997, CD, Comp, Pilgrim,

Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

The Clovers, The Rainbows (3), The Jewels, The Orioles, The Velons

A Capital Christmas

1989, LP, Comp, BJM Records, Washington Hit Makers,

The Rainbows (3) / C. Fer Gusow Featuring The Mello Moods*

Love Me / Christmas Song

1977, 7", Ronnie Records (2),

Don Covay (Of The Rainbows)* / The Rainbows

Ooh My Soul / If You See Mary Lee

1975, 7", Single, Firefly (3), Firefly (3),

Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll

The Rainbows (3) / Sonny Walker

It's Terrific / Undertaker

1973, 7", RP, Baron Records (4),

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues

It Wouldn't Be Right

1964, 7", Single, Styrene, Dave Records,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

1963, 7", Single, Dave Records,

Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

Evening / Mary Lee

The Rainbows (3) / Parakeets*

Can't You See I Love You So / My Love Is True

7", Baron Records (4)

LP, Comp, Pilgrim, Pilgrim,

Rock & Roll/Doo Wop

The Rainbows (3) / The Mello-Moods

They Say / I'm Lost

7", Single, Hamilton Records (12)

The Rainbows (3) / The Concords

They Say / Should I Cry

Acetate, 7", Not On Label,

APPEARANCES +

The Fire & Fury Story

1996, 2xCD, Comp + Box, Charly Records

Here Are The Hits

Doo Wop, Vol. 1: Best Of 1953-1957

2017, 4xCD, Comp, Dlx, RM, Real Gone Music Company,

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues

Over The Top Doo Wops Vol.2 - Don't Pull, Don't Push, Don't Shove

2015, CD, Comp, El Toro Records,

Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

Memories Of Times Square Record Shop Vol. 1

2015, 5xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Collectables,

Doo Wop/Vocal/Rhythm & Blues

Memories Of Times Square Record Shop Vol. 1/More Memories Of Times Square Record Shop Vol. 2

2015, 6xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Collectables

The Sky Is Crying - The Fire Records Story

2014, 2xCD, Album, Comp, One Day Music,

Doo Wop/Electric Blues/Harmonica Blues/Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues/Chicago Blues/Soul

Doo Wop Jukebox Hits

2014, 10xCD, Comp + Box, Documents,

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues/Ballad/Jump Blues/Rock & Roll

Street Corner Symphonies - The Complete Story Of Doo Wop, Volume 6 : 1954

2012, CD, Comp, RM, Bear Family Records,

2012, 4xCD, Comp, Simply, Union Square Music

The Finbarr Golden Treasury Of Doo-Wop Volume 9

2010, CD, Comp, Finbarr International,

Vocal/Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll

Then....It Started With Doo Wop

2010, 4xCD, Comp, AP Music Ltd,

Doo Wop/Rock & Roll

Fire/Fury Records Story (Doowop Collection)

Red Robin Records

2008, CD, Comp, Collectables

Crazy Crazy Crazy

2008, CD, Comp, Blue Label (3),

Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

Hesitatin' Fool

2008, CD, Comp, Blue Label (3),

An Introduction To Doo-Wop

2006, CD, Comp, RM, Fuel 2000,

Vocal Groups - Classic Doo-Wop Remastered

2006, 4xCD, Comp + Box, JSP Records,

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues/Jump Blues

A Story Untold- 1955 The Year Of Doo Wop

2006, 2xCD, Comp, Acrobat

Rhythm 'N' Blues - Early Doo-Wop

2005, 4xCD, Comp, Mono + Box, Documents, Documents, Membran International GmbH,

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues

We're Gonna Rock, We're Gonna Roll

2005, 4xCD, Comp, RM + Box, Proper Records (2),

Hillbilly/Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll/Doo Wop

The Fire & Fury Story

2005, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Charly Records

Dancin' & Romancin' (54 Original Doo-wop Ballad & Jump Classics)

2005, 2xCD, Comp, Charly Records,

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues

The Encyclopedia Of Doo-Wop Volume 5, New York, Where It All Began

2005, 4xCD, Comp, Collectables,

Doo Wop 45s On CD: Vol. 17

2005, CD, Comp, RM, Collectables,

Rock & Roll/Doo Wop/Ballad

New York Doo Wop Vol. 2

2004, CD, Comp, Pazzazz,

Doo Wop 45s On CD: Vol. 14

2004, CD, Comp, RM, Collectables

Doo Wop For Slow Dancin'

2003, 3xCD, Comp, dig, Collectables,

Doo Wop For Dancin' 5 CD Set

2003, 5xCD, Comp, Ltd + Box, Collectables,

The Best Of Doo Wop Volume 5

2003, CD, Comp, Collectables, Collectables

Ooh My Soul (The Rockin' Years)

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

25 Original Vocal Groups Sing About "The Great Ladies Of Doo Wop"

2002, CD, Comp, Collectables,

Memories Of Times Square Record Shop Vol. 1/More Memories Of Times Square Record Shop Vol. 2

2001, 11xCD, Comp, 2 W + Box, Comp + Box, Comp, Collectables,

Doo Wop/Vocal/Rhythm & Blues

Fine And Dandy Doo-Wops Volume 1

2001, CD, Comp, Promo, Krypton Records (6),

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

The Fire And Fury Of Bobby Robinson

2000, CD, Album, Comp, RPM Records (2), Shout! Records,

Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

History Of Rock Series Ultimate Doo-Wop Collection

2000, 2xCD, Comp, Collectables,

The Encyclopedia Of Doo Wop

2000, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Collectables,

Doo Wop 45s On CD: Vol. 3

2000, CD, Comp, RM, Collectables,

Rock & Roll/Doo Wop

History Of Rock Series Ultimate Doo-Wop Collection

2000, 2xCD, Comp, Collectables,

Doo Wop's Millennium Of Hits Top 50 Doo Wop & Vocal Group Songs Of The Century

2000, 2xCD, Comp, Collectables,

The Rama Story (Classic R&B, Rock 'N' Roll, Doo-Wop, Rockabilly And Pop From A Legendary New York Label)

1999, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Westside

Rockin' In New York

1997, CD, Comp, RM, Charly Records,

Dynamite Group Sounds Vol. 14 - 26 Explosive Group Harmony Sides!

1997, CD, Comp, Dynamite Records (17),

Rock'n'roll入門

1997, CD, Comp, Promo, P-Vine Non Stop,

Various, Charlie Apple*

Charlie Apple's In-Depth Oldies Vol. One

1996, CD, Comp, Collectables, Inc.,

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues

What's Your Name?

1995, CD, Comp, Relic (2)

More Memories Of Times Square Record Shop Volume 7

1995, CD, Comp, Collectables,

Rare 1950's Boston Doo-Wops Vol.2

1995, CD, Comp, Eagle Records (8)

1994, CD, Comp, Sequel Records

Spotlite On Rama Records, Volume 2

1994, CD, Comp, Collectables,

Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

Gus Gossert's 25 Favorite New York City Doo-Wops

1994, CD, Comp, Relic (2), Relic (2),

Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

Doo-Wop Dedications To The 1950's Girls

1994, CD, Comp, Relic (2)

The Golden Era Of Doowops: The Groups Of Red Robin Part 2

1994, CD, Comp, Relic (2)

The Golden Era Of Doowops: The Groups Of Red Robin Records Part 1

1994, CD, Comp, Relic (2), Red Robin

A Rhythm & Blues Christmas Volume 2

1994, CD, Comp, Collectables,

D.C. Doo-Wops Vol. 1: From The Vault Of D.C. Records

1994, CD, Comp, Eagle Records (8),

Rock & Roll/Doo Wop

1994, CD, Comp, Eagle Records (8)

The Doo Wop Box

1994, 4x CD, Box Set,

Spotlite On Rama Records, Volume 1

1993, CD, Comp, Collectables

Raging Harlem Hit Parade 2

1993, CD, Comp, RE, Relic (2),

Memories Of Times Square Record Shop Vol. 3

1993, CD, Comp, Collectables,

Harlem New York - The Doo-Wop Era Part 3

1993, CD, Comp, Collectables

Street Corner Serenade II

1992, CD, Comp, RM, Time Life Music, Warner Special Products,

Street Corner Serenade II

1992, Cass, Comp, RM, Time Life Music, Warner Special Products,

Harlem N.Y. - The Ballad Era - Part 2

1992, CD, Comp, Collectables,

Goodnight My Love - The Best Of Harlem Vocal Groups Vol. 3

1990, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records,

Come Dance With Me

1988, LP, Comp, Murray Hill Records,

WCBS FM101 History Of Rock, The Doo-Wop Era Part 1

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues

Harlem NY (The Doo-Wop Era)

Little Walter's Time Machine

1981, LP, Comp, Time Machine (3)

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues

Original Oldies Vol. 20

Various Presented By Jerry Blavat

Jerry Blavat Presents: For "Yon Teenagers Only"

Memory Lane 28 Original Golden Oldies

CD, Comp, Mr. Maestro

The Best of The Washington & Baltimore Groups Volume III

LP, Comp, Not On Label

Jerry Blavat Presents: For Yon Teenagers Only

CD, Comp, Not On Label,

Doo Wop/Garage Rock/Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues