In the late 90's I was at a restaurant in LA and one of the younger women that worked there played around with an old fashion jukebox. When she walked away, the long version of "I Only Have Eyes For You" by the Flamingos from A Bronx Tale plays, the one that starts with the guys singing it acapella.. What a great tune. I'd pretty much forgotten all about the movie at that time. I went out and got the soundtrack CD within a few days, and rented the movie. Of course the CD got all scratched up and I lost it before I ever had a chance to rip it to a hard drive, but what a great album it is. Thinking of buying it again.

I liked the "Streets of the Bronx" acapella, too. A group called Cool Change performed it in the film. Here it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKmgXcs-bqg

And, don't forget this chilling performance by Donald Byrd.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2KvM2T40RQ

And, here's the Flamingos/Complexions mash up of "I Only Have Eyes for You"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wTfa1H_82Y

At around 1:20, it switches to the Flamingo version. Clever mix.


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