The Paragons - On the Beach: The Anthology (1967)

Founded in Brooklyn, NY, the Paragons were a black vocal harmony quintet signed to the New York-based Winley label, which was also home to the Jesters ("The Wind"). Julius McMichael (lead), Ben Frazier (first tenor), Donald Travis (second tenor), Ricky Jackson (baritone), and Al Brown (bass) had a distinctive sound with McMichael's high tenor voice as the lead, very much defining this distinctly New York-centered doo wop sound. They began their recording career for Winley with the single "Florence" b/w "Hey Little School Girl," which was released in early 1957 and was a regional hit.

Tracklist:
01 - The Paragons - On the Beach (2:33)
02 - The Paragons - Island In the Sun (3:09)
03 - The Paragons - When the Lights Are Low (3:05)
04 - The Paragons - The Tide Is High (Stereo Version) (2:42)
05 - The Paragons - Love Brings Pain (AKA So Much Pain) (2:39)
06 - The Paragons - Only a Smile (2:55)
07 - The Paragons - I'll Be Back (AKA I Want to Go Back) (2:52)
08 - The Paragons - Happy Go Lucky Girl (3:11)
09 - The Paragons - Yellow Bird (3:31)
10 - The Paragons - Wear You to the Ball (2:30)
11 - John Holt - Talking Love (3:11)
12 - The Paragons - We Were Meant to Be (1:53)
13 - John Holt - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (2:59)
14 - The Paragons - The Same Song (2:47)
15 - The Paragons - You Mean the World to Me (2:44)
16 - John Holt - Riding High on a Windy Day (2:50)
17 - The Paragons - A Silver Bird (2:46)
18 - The Paragons - My Best Girl (2:31)
19 - The Paragons - (I'm A) Worried Man (3:13)
20 - John Holt - Land of Sea and Sun (3:02)
21 - The Paragons - Memories by the Score (2:37)
22 - The Paragons - The Number One for Me (AKA You're Number One) (2:12)
23 - John Holt - Left With a Broken Heart (3:06)
24 - John Holt - I've Got to Get Away (aka Man Next Door) (1:59)
25 - The Paragons - Equality and Justice (2:13)
26 - The Paragons - You Mean So Much to Me (1:55)
27 - The Paragons - Maybe Someday (Oh How It Hurts) (1:54)
28 - The Paragons - I Want to Be With You (3:00)
29 - The Paragons - On the Beach (Medley) (3:22)
30 - The Paragons - Blackbird Singing (2:34)
31 - The Paragons - Always (with Rosalyn Sweat) (3:00)
32 - The Paragons - Mother Nature (with Rosalyn Sweat) (2:31)
33 - The Paragons - The World Is a Ghetto (with Rosalyn Sweat) (3:54)
34 - The Paragons - Unforgettable You (with Rosalyn Sweat) (2:37)
35 - The Paragons - Dance With Me (3:09)
36 - The Paragons - Do the Best Thing (3:10)
37 - The Paragons - Smile It's a New Day (AKA Pack Up Your Troubles) (3:13)
38 - The Paragons - Do Right My Brothers and Sisters (AKA Change Your Ways) (2:58)
39 - The Paragons - Talk to the People (2:46)
40 - The Paragons - Feel Alright (3:40)
41 - The Paragons - Why Can't I Have My Way (3:13)
42 - The Paragons - Love Vibration (2:42)
43 - The Paragons - Never Will I Hurt You (Tyrone Evans Solo) (3:32)
44 - The Paragons - Come a Little Closer (AKA I Desire You) (3:34)
45 - The Paragons - That's All I Want (3:52)
46 - The Paragons - Maddening Crowd (AKA Modelling Crowd) (3:24)
47 - The Paragons - I Need Her (AKA Be My Best Friend) (3:32)
48 - The Paragons - (I Know A) Place Called Zion (3:36)
49 - The Paragons - Heaven and Earth (3:30)
50 - The Paragons - Positive Movements (AKA Israelite Movements) (3:26)
51 - The Paragons - The First Time I Saw You (3:28)
52 - The Paragons - Life Spoilers (AKA Hold Your Horses) (3:33)
53 - The Paragons - Dirty Secrets (AKA You Will Regret) (3:26)