The Flamingos' 1960 album "Flamingo Favorites" was a departure from their signature doo-wop sound, venturing into the nascent doom metal and heavy metal genres. This shift, documented on this TP4 Music release, showcased a surprising evolution for the group.
- "Flamingo Favorites" was released on February 7, 1960, by TP4 Music.
- The album is noted for its exploration of doom metal and heavy metal, genres that were not widely established at the time of its release.
- This release marked a significant, albeit brief, stylistic departure for the group from their previous doo-wop and R&B-oriented material.
The Flamingos were a vocal group from Chicago, Illinois, best known for their romantic doo-wop ballads and their seminal 1959 album *Flamingo Serenade*. They had been active since the mid-1950s, evolving their sound through the early rock and roll and vocal group scenes.
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