Talk:Come Go with Me

Please give a musical description of this song.85.29.185.234 (talk) 11:14, 25 June 2017 (UTC)

Beach Boys version backing section

The Smiley Smile post cited for Mike Love backing vocals credit says " c-man I've seen the track sheet notations for these - "Come Go With Me" does feature a layer of doubled group vocals, as well as Mike and Al separately singing the low bass line "You never give me a chance" - I think they used Mike for some of that in the final mix, and Al for some. But there are multiple intro parts by Al, and that all sounds like him." - the mention of group vocals suggests Brian & Dennis are on backing vocals too, not just Mike & Carl 2A00:23C5:5619:1D00:A5C7:D07:F46:DAA7 (talk) 00:00, 16 April 2019 (UTC)

References

Error in article title

The title and lyrics of the song, at least as sung by the Del Vikings, are "Come and Go with Me". Verify at <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=%22come+and+go+with+me%22+%22del+vikings%22>. How do you edit the title of a Wiki article? Kotabatubara (talk) 21:12, 5 September 2019 (UTC)

I don't think so, Kotabatubara. If you check out https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-del-vikings-mn0000974145/biography, https://www.amazon.com/Come-Go-Me-Single-Version/dp/B001NYGFME, and https://www.discogs.com/The-Dell-Vikings-Come-Go-With-Me/release/8203369, you will see that "Come Go With Me" is the title. I have seen it the other way a few times, but I think those are errors. Even the Google search you referenced yields a number of "Come Go With Me" results. So I think the title is accurate the way it is. SunCrow (talk) 05:03, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. I see it's one of those songs officially titled (copyrighted?) one way and sung a different way. The Del Vikings, the Beach Boys, and Dion all sing it with "and" (on its own note), but you're right, the title omits "and". Kotabatubara (talk) 18:44, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

The Lead Singer Controversy: Who Sang “Come Go With Me” by The Del Vikings?

The Del Vikings’ 1957 hit “Come Go With Me” remains one of the most iconic doo-wop tracks of the era. Yet, despite its enduring popularity, a decades-long controversy persists over one deceptively simple question: Who was the lead vocalist on the original recording? Was it Norman Wright or Gus Backus? 📚 Conflicting Biographies and Shifting Narratives Over the years, numerous biographies and fan accounts have attempted to document the history of The Del Vikings. Unfortunately, many of these sources are riddled with factual errors, speculative claims, and subjective interpretations. In fact, after studying all available materials, I found none to be entirely reliable—prompting me to compile my own biography in pursuit of clarity. Early reports and interviews suggested that Gus Backus was the lead singer on “Come Go With Me.” However, as time passed, the narrative shifted. Norman Wright increasingly became credited as the vocalist, while Backus’s role was gradually minimized. Some sources even went so far as to question whether Backus was a member of the group at the time of the recording. 🎧 Voice Analysis: Cutting Through the Noise Despite the confusion, one fact has always stood out to me: the voices of Norman Wright and Gus Backus are distinctly different. I’ve never understood how they could be mistaken for one another. To settle the matter, I turned to objective analysis. Using the voice analysis software PRAAT, I conducted a detailed comparison between known recordings of both singers and the vocal track on “Come Go With Me.” The results were conclusive: Gus Backus was the lead vocalist on the original recording. 🧠 Why It Matters This isn’t just a matter of trivia—it’s about historical accuracy and giving credit where it’s due. Gus Backus went on to have a successful solo career, particularly in Germany, and his contributions to The Del Vikings deserve proper recognition. Misattributions like this can distort musical history and obscure the legacies of artists who shaped it. 193.187.3.11 (talk) 04:41, 16 September 2025 (UTC)