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American R&B group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Orlons are an American R&B group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that formed in 1960. The group won gold discs for three of their singles. The quartet
The_Orlons
1963 single by The Orlons
by Dave Appell and Kal Mann and performed by The Orlons. It reached #3 on the U.S. pop chart, #4 on the U.S. R&B chart, and #4 in Canada in 1963. It was
South_Street_(song)
Synthetic fiber made from polymer
trademarked them under the name Orlon. It was first developed in the mid-1940s but was not produced in large quantities until the 1950s. Strong and warm
Acrylic_fiber
1962 single by The Orlons
Records and performed by the American R&B music group the Orlons. The tune was originally issued in the US as the flip-side to "The Conservative", however
Don't_Hang_Up_(song)
1962 single by the Orlons
"The Wah-Watusi" is a song written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell and recorded by the Orlons in 1962. It is named for the Watusi, a popular dance style among
The_Wah-Watusi
American singer
American singer and the lead singer of the 1960s girl group The Orlons. She was born in Philadelphia. As lead singer of The Orlons, the Orlons recorded several
Rosetta_Hightower
Philadelphia. The Orlons, the Dovells' label mates on Cameo-Parkway Records, released a song in the same year called "South Street", and in 1964 the two songs
You_Can't_Sit_Down
1963 song written by Billy Jackson and Jimmy Wisner
originally released in 1963 by The Orlons. It was the B-side to "Bon-Doo-Wah", which peaked at No.55 in the US charts. The Searchers released it in April
Don't_Throw_Your_Love_Away
1962 single by Dee Dee Sharp
reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 7 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1962. In Canada it reached No. 15. The Orlons released a version of the song on their
Ride!
Popular dance craze of 1962
Sam Cooke, "Do the Strand" by Roxy Music and in Ray Charles' version of "Shake a Tail Feather". The dance is also referenced in The Orlons 1962 song "Wah
Mashed_Potato_(dance)
1993 American comedy film by Nick Castle
three pop hits were featured in the film: "Don't Hang Up" by The Orlons, "Whatcha Know Joe" by Jo Stafford (from the 1963 album Getting Sentimental over
Dennis_the_Menace_(film)
American materials company
materials, developing Mylar, Dacron, Orlon, and Lycra in the 1950s, and Tyvek, Nomex, Qiana, Corfam, and Corian in the 1960s. In World War II, DuPont's ballistic
DuPont
American independent record label
such artists as Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, the Orlons, the Dovells, Question Mark & the Mysterians, the Tymes and Dee Dee Sharp. Until 2009, ABKCO administered
ABKCO_Records
American bandleader and TV impresario (1903–1992)
performed the Orlons' No. 2 pop hit "The Wah-Watusi" with the bass singer Larry Hooper wearing a beatnik outfit. These stood in comparison to the contemporary
Lawrence_Welk
Ranking of recorded music
a list of Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1963, as featured in the December 28, 1963 issue of Billboard. 1963 in music List of Billboard Hot
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1963
Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1963
City in South Carolina, United States
with foreign competition, Dupont ended the production of Orlon in 1990. Since the closure of the Orlon plant, the town has attracted a number of manufacturing
Camden,_South_Carolina
1960 single by Carla Thomas
Uptown. The Orlons released a version of the song on their 1963 album Not Me. Fontella Bass released a version of the song on her 1966 album The 'New' Look
Gee_Whiz_(Look_at_His_Eyes)
Popular music artists of the decade
Originals The Orlons Orpheus Os Mutantes Oscar Brand Otis Blackwell Otis Redding Otis Rush The Outsiders O.V. Wright Paco de Lucía The Paris Sisters The Parliaments
List_of_1960s_musical_artists
Ranking of recorded music
songs of 1962. The Top 100, as revealed in the year-end edition of Billboard dated December 29, 1962, is based on Hot 100 charts from the issue dates of
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1962
Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1962
American personal luxury car
black or white Orlon. AC was an option at US$620 ($7,461 in 2025 dollars ), as were wire wheels for US$325 ($3,911 in 2025 dollars ). The car carried no
Cadillac_Eldorado
American pop girl group
acts like the Orlons and Joe Tex. Later in their career, the Shangri-Las performed several college dates with bands like the Young Rascals, the Animals
The_Shangri-Las
Solo dance
in the 1950 film King Solomon's Mines which featured Tutsi dancers, or by its sequel Watusi. The Orlons, a vocal quartet from Philadelphia, had the biggest
Watusi_(dance)
Chemical product derived from petroleum
useful as a monomer in forming Orlon, ABS polypropylene – polymerized propylene propylene oxide polyether polyol – used in the production of polyurethanes
Petrochemical
1961 single by Chubby Checker
on the soundtrack. The song was mentioned in the Ernie Mareska song "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)" (1962) The song is mentioned in The Orlons song
The_Fly_(Chubby_Checker_song)
American songwriter and record producer (1930–2014)
produced recording sessions for artists such as Dee Dee Sharp, The Orlons, Ben E. King, and The Highwaymen (On a New Road). With Bud Rehak and Eddie Rambeau
Bob_Crewe
American comedian and actor (1926–2009)
noontime show; but the character never appeared when Soupy moved to Los Angeles. In his lunchtime show, Sales always wore an orlon fabric sweater. In
Soupy_Sales
2023 soundtrack album by various artists
(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2023 film Priscilla, directed by Sofia Coppola. Based on the life of actress Priscilla Presley
Priscilla_(soundtrack)
1963 studio album by the Miracles
album. Miracle Claudette Robinson takes the lead on the Miracles' remake of The Orlons hit, "The Wah-Watusi". The Miracles Doin' Mickey's Monkey was released
The Miracles Doin' Mickey's Monkey
The_Miracles_Doin'_Mickey's_Monkey
directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters or in other closely related roles, who have died in the 1990s. The list gives their date, cause
List of 1990s deaths in popular music
List_of_1990s_deaths_in_popular_music
Character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel
inadvertently restores his and his friends' memories of Connor when he smashes the Orlon Window, thinking that Angel had betrayed his trust. Wesley visibly feels
Wesley_Wyndam-Pryce
British musician (1941–2005)
best known for being a member the 1960s beat band The Searchers. He originated the concept behind Deep Purple and formed the band in its original incarnation
Chris_Curtis_(musician)
Artificially manufactured fibers, often based on polymers
Lyocell (1992) (artificial, not synthetic) PLA (2002) M-5 (PIPD fiber) Orlon Zylon (PBO fiber) Vectran (TLCP fiber) made from Vectra LCP polymer Derclon
Synthetic_fiber
"Silence is Golden" The Four Seasons Bob Gaudio - - - 1967: The Tremeloes, #11 pop, #1 UK "Knock! Knock! (Who's There)" The Orlons Larry Santos 64 23 -
List of songs written by Bob Crewe
List_of_songs_written_by_Bob_Crewe
2011 albums
1960s. The tracks were rendered by prominent artists such as Johnny Cash and June Carter, Dorothy Norwood, Bo Diddley, Ray Charles, The Orlons, Bob Dylan
The_Help_(soundtrack)
American composer, producer, bandleader (1917–1993)
also launched the careers of Dee Dee Sharp, Bobby Rydell, The Orlons, The Dovells, and The Tymes. Lowe died in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia
Bernie_Lowe
however, is to restore his memories, which Wesley does by smashing the Orlon Window which held them. He does so, thinking he might be able to bring Fred
List of minor Angel characters
List_of_minor_Angel_characters
Topics referred to by the same term
"South Street" (song), a 1963 hit single by The Orlons This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title South Street. If an internal link
South_Street
Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1676 to 1683
was not as bad. Merlijn Orlon notes that his bad reputation does not do him justice and explains that he worked to maintain the House of Osman's supremacy
Kara_Mustafa_Pasha
1964 studio album by the Miracles
for the group in Pennsylvania and The Midwest. The album also featured a Claudette Robinson-led cover version of the Orlons' number 2 Pop smash, "The Wah-Watusi"
I Like It Like That (The Miracles album)
I_Like_It_Like_That_(The_Miracles_album)
English model and actress (born 1942)
dresses made of Orlon. She was paid a fee of £2,000, an enormous sum at the time. She caused a sensation in Melbourne when she arrived for the Victoria Derby
Jean_Shrimpton
animated television series created by Van Partible for Cartoon Network. The series initially debuted as a trio of animated shorts on Cartoon Network's
List_of_Johnny_Bravo_episodes
After the Second World War, fabrics like nylon, corfam, orlon, terylene, lurex and spandex were promoted as cheap, easy to dry, and wrinkle-free. The synthetic
1960s_in_fashion
Parody novel
of II:1 "Many Meetings" and II:2 "The Council of Elrond". Orlon (Elrond) and the Lady Lycra sit at the head of the table in dazzling whiteness: "Dead
Bored_of_the_Rings
Orioles The Overtones The Orlons The Paradons The Paragons The Parliaments The Penguins The Platters The Premiers The Prodigals The Quin-Tones The Quotations
List_of_doo-wop_musicians
Blues Musician, Dead at 75". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 3, 2025. "THOR - Beyond the Pain Barrier: Album & Tour 2017". "Morre Nana Caymmi, aos 84 anos
List of 2025 deaths in popular music
List_of_2025_deaths_in_popular_music
Topics referred to by the same term
Hang Up may refer to: "Don't Hang Up" (song), a 1962 single by the R&B music group The Orlons "Don't Hang Up", a song on 10cc's 1976 album How Dare You! "Don't
Don't_Hang_Up
Vehicle with a folding or removable roof
acrylic fibers (Orlon), amounting to about 1% each in the compositions. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material was used for many convertible tops. The material consists
Convertible
Pop music act featuring young women
The Chiffons, the Angels, and the Orlons were also prominent in the early 1960s. In early fall 1963 one-hit wonder the Jaynetts' "Sally Go 'Round the
Girl_group
Calendar year
English model Jean Shrimpton wears an above-the-knee white shift dress in Orlon to the Victoria Derby at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, causing
1965
Neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
careers of Chubby Checker, Charlie Gracie, Dee Dee Sharp, Bobby Rydell, The Orlons Man Ray, modernist/Dada/Surrealist artist Gloria Mann, pop singer ("Earth
South_Philadelphia
American record company
magazine's year end-survey for 1963. The R&B quartet the Orlons released "The Wah-Watusi", which hit No. 2 in the summer of 1962. They had a few more top
Cameo-Parkway_Records
music and other forms of popular music, and others directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters, or in other closely related roles, who died
List of 2014 deaths in popular music
List_of_2014_deaths_in_popular_music
Lightweight, transparent fabric
common is nylon. The other variants are possible with cotton, silk, rayon, orlon and polyester. Marquisette is employed in certain undergarments, and is
Marquisette
1962 single by Dee Dee Sharp
from the Orlons. The arrangement was written by Dave Appell and followed the style of "Please Mr. Postman." The record was initially released under the title
Mashed_Potato_Time
1964 musical revue
[speculation?] "E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company" "Antron, Nylon, Lycra, Orlon, Dacron" "The Happy Plastics Family" "We're Gonna Have Shoes" "Better Things For
The Wonderful World of Chemistry
The_Wonderful_World_of_Chemistry
American disc jockey (1940–2009)
of The Brooklyn Bridge Johnny Mathis Clyde McPhatter Bill Medley The Mindbenders The Moonglows Rick Nelson Roy Orbison The Orlons Eddie Palmieri The Penguins
Richard_Nader
2016–17 concert tour by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
The River Tour was a concert tour by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in support of Springsteen's 2015 The Ties That Bind: The River Collection
The_River_Tour_(2016)
Philadelphia)" by MFSB "South Street" by The Orlons "Yo Home to Bel-Air" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince "You Got Me" by The Roots "Is Anybody Goin' to San
List_of_songs_about_cities
faculty 1952–1968 – chemist and composer; invented process for dyeing Orlon; pioneer in music composition by computer (1950s) Walter Höllerer, faculty
List of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign people
List_of_University_of_Illinois_Urbana-Champaign_people
1962 is the year-end chart compiled by Billboard magazine ranking the top rhythm and blues singles of 1962. The year's top R&B single was the instrumental
Billboard year-end top 50 R&B singles of 1962
Billboard_year-end_top_50_R&B_singles_of_1962
Wells, The Orlons. "That's What Love Is Made Of" – Michael Jackson, Bobby Vee, Choker Campbell, The Magicians. "We've Come Too Far To End It Now"-The Escorts
List of cover versions of Miracles songs
List_of_cover_versions_of_Miracles_songs
List of human-made polymers
chloride (PVC) in pipes, etc. The common PET bottles are made of a synthetic polymer, polyethylene terephthalate. The plastic kits and covers are mostly
List_of_synthetic_polymers
American musician (1922-2014)
such artists as Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, The Dovells, Dee Dee Sharp and The Orlons. In the cases of the aforementioned act's records Appell also arranged
Dave_Appell
charted in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 during 1963. Bobby Vinton, Lesley Gore, Peter, Paul and Mary, Dion, The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys,
List of Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles in 1963
List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_top-ten_singles_in_1963
American automobile retail center
"Take the 605 to South Street, come on, it's all there! Take the 605 to South Street, Cerritos Auto Square!" (Sung to the tune of The Orlons "South Street")
Cerritos_Auto_Square
American physical chemist
critical to the success of the Apollo space program. Her work with DuPont resulted in the creation of synthetic polymers Dacron and Orlon. In 1966 she
Dorothy_Martin_Simon
Greek singer, composer, and lyricist, 75 October 13 – Shirley Brickley, the Orlons, 32 (shot) October 14 – Bing Crosby, American singer and actor, 74 October
1977_in_music
American composer
Checker, Bobby Rydell, Del Shannon, Dee Dee Sharp, The Orlons and many other performers. To handle the expected crowds, Clark scheduled an afternoon matinee
Joseph_Francis_Kuhn
British musician (born 1941)
by the stage name Mike Pender, is an English musician. He was an original founding member of Merseybeat group the Searchers. He is best known as the lead
Mike_Pender
Chemical compound
chemical conglomerate DuPont. The German intellectual property had been stolen in Operation Paperclip. The product, branded as Orlon, was based on a patent filed
Polyacrylonitrile
American singer
the Cleveland music scenes of the 1960s, taking work as a fill in back up singer for The Orlons. Tilley’s talent was noticed by Carolyn Gill of The Velvelettes
Sandra_Tilley
The following is a list of notable performers of rock and roll music or rock music, and others directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters
List of 1970s deaths in popular music
List_of_1970s_deaths_in_popular_music
American recording studio owner and engineer
Records' studio. The record label's artist roster included Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, The Orlons, The Tymes, Dee Dee Sharp, The Dovells, and Bunny
Joseph_Tarsia
1971 American film
Voiceovers John Holmes as The Zodiac Rapist Annette Michael as Brunette in Garden Tricia Opal as Blonde Secretary Eve Orlon as Brunette in Bedroom Nora
Zodiac_Rapist
The Fabulous Twilights "The Wah-Watusi" – The Orlons "Walk Away" – Shane Fenton and the Fentones "Walk On By" – Leroy Van Dyke "Walk Right In" – The Rooftop
1962_in_music
Chronological list of advancements
acrylate. The Dupont Corporation invented the first acrylic fibers in 1941 and trademarked them under the name "Orlon". 1941 Electric guitar (solid body) A
Timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945)
Timeline_of_United_States_inventions_(1890–1945)
2013 studio album by OneRepublic
Native is the third studio album by American pop rock band OneRepublic. It was released on March 22, 2013 through Mosley Music Group and Interscope Records
Native_(album)
French shoe designer
squared-off toes – joining up with a belted pink stretch jumpsuit...of Orlon, nylon, and Lycra (Nattier fabric). By Roger Vivier for Jean Marie Armand
Roger_Vivier
Etymology and theories on the origins of the word 'hippie'
1963, the Orlons, an African-American singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania released the soul dance song "South Street", which included the lyrics
Etymology_of_hippie
Surname list
of the Michigan Supreme Court Jenson Brickley (born 2004), British racing driver Shirley Brickley (1944–1977), American singer, member of the Orlons R&B
Brickley
– Daniel Chorzempa, organist December 9 Shirley Brickley, R&B singer (The Orlons) (murdered 1977) Neil Innes, singer-songwriter and comedian (died 2019)
1944_in_music
English musician (1938–2003)
2003) was a British musician. He was known for being a member of the Merseybeat band The Searchers. Jackson was born in Dingle, Liverpool, Lancashire. After
Tony_Jackson_(singer)
Neighborhood in Philadelphia, US
Street, most important being the subsurface Broad Street Line with its station at Lombard-South. January 1963: The Orlons, a music group from Philadelphia
South_Street_(Philadelphia)
Kreutz sungrazer comet
drawing) Orlon Petterson, "Great Comets in History" (Accessed 2/7/06) C/1843 D1 at Gary W. Kronk's Cometography "Saw a comet star ablazing..." Log of the New
Great_Comet_of_1843
Boot worn for style rather for utilitarian purposes
squared-off toes – joining up with a belted pink stretch jumpsuit...of Orlon, nylon, and Lycra (Nattier fabric). By Roger Vivier for Jean Marie Armand
Fashion_boot
Character in the television series Angel
Angel's deception of altering reality. Distrusting Angel, Wesley shatters the Orlon Window, which restores Connor's, Wesley's, and Illyria's memories. Remembering
Connor_(Angel)
This is a list of singles that have peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 during 1962. Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Ray Charles, Dion, and Connie
List of Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles in 1962
List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_top-ten_singles_in_1962
American composer
for DuPont in Waynesboro, Virginia, where he developed the first reliable process for dyeing Orlon acrylic fiber and coauthored a popular textbook. In 1957
Lejaren_Hiller
Loves You" – The Beatles "She'll Never Know" – Brenda Lee "Shirl Girl" – Wayne Newton "Shut Down" – The Beach Boys "South Street" – The Orlons "Sugar and
1963_in_music
British music executive
Conn born in 1934 started work in the fashion industry, but by the early 1960s, with the help of his cousin, the comedian Bernie Winters, he had begun
Mervyn_Conn
English guitarist (born 1941)
of The Searchers, a band he formed in 1959, who were a big part of the Mersey sound in the early 1960s. He was the longest-serving member of the group
John_McNally_(musician)
Music of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
dance-themed novelty songs like "The Wah-Watusi" by The Orlons, "Mashed Potato Time" by Dee Dee Sharp and "The Bristol Stomp" by The Dovells. Philadelphia's famous
Music_of_Philadelphia
including Terylene, Orlon, Banlon, Acrilan and Poplin, allowed for new fashion styles to be both created and introduced. Among these were the "wash-and-wear"
Women's oversized fashion in the United States since the 1920s
Women's_oversized_fashion_in_the_United_States_since_the_1920s
Topics referred to by the same term
1963 song by The Orlons "Not Me," a song by This Mortal Coil, from the album It'll End in Tears "Not Me," a song by Lil Wayne, from the album Funeral
Not_Me
Chemical compound
as a birth control pill under the brand names Amicette, Cilest, Cyclen, Edelsin, Effiprev, Estarylla, MonoNessa, Orlon, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Norgestimate
American polymer chemist (1894–1988)
polyacrylonitrile, Orlon. Marvel participated heavily in the U.S. synthetic rubber program when supplies of natural rubber were disrupted during World War II. The availability
Carl_Shipp_Marvel
Minidress worn by Jean Shrimpton in 1965
Stakes Day, Shrimpton would be promoting Orlon, DuPont's new acrylic fabric. DuPont sent Shrimpton rolls of Orlon so that she, in conjunction with her London
White shift dress of Jean Shrimpton
White_shift_dress_of_Jean_Shrimpton
2017 Russian resupply spaceflight to the ISS
on Progress MS-04. The following is a breakdown of cargo bound for the ISS: Orlon-MKS space suit: 156 kg Fuel: 880 kg Oxygen and air: 51 kg Water: 420 kg
Progress_MS-05
August 2 – Rosetta Hightower, 70, singer (The Orlons) August 24 – Talmadge "Tommy" Gough, 74, singer (The Crests) August 31 – Jimi Jamison, 63, vocalist
2014_in_American_music
fibers Lycra spandex fibers Tyvek spun-bonded olefin housewrap and envelopes Orlon acrylic fiber Building 304 Polyethylene terephthalate PET bottles Thomas
List of DuPont Experimental Station inventions
List_of_DuPont_Experimental_Station_inventions
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